This Week in Music History w/Mike Foster

This Week in Music History w/Mike Foster

Take a listen back to the history of music each week with Rewind 92.1's Mike Foster

Episodes

August 20, 2018 5 mins
In this week's episode Mike chronicles the death of Elvis Presley this week in 1977, the Woodstock Music Festival happening this week in 1969, and all the hits our sister station Z104 was playing this week back in 1977, and much much more!
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
In this week's episode Mike chronicles Stevie wonder’s near death car accident in 1973, the death of Rick James this week in 2004, and all the hits Jonathan W. Little was playing on our sister station Z104 this week back in 1980, and much much more!
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 31, 2018 6 mins
In this week's episode Mike chronicles The launch of MTV this week in 1981, The death of legendary record producer Sam Phillips, all the hits Dave Anthony had on our sister station Z104 this week back in 1987, and much much more!
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 31, 2018 6 mins
In this week's episode Mike chronicles Bob Dylan going electric this week in 1965, the break-up of Ike and Tina Turner’s marriage this week in 1976, and all the hits you heard Buddy Albert playing on our sister station Z-104 this week in 1988.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 23, 2018 6 mins
In this week's episode Mike chronicles the marriage of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston this week in 1992, Def Leppard’s first performance this week back in 1978, and the death of Harry Chapin this week in 1981.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 9, 2018 6 mins
In this week's episode Mike dives into the first rock and roll song hitting #1 on the billboard charts in 1955, the Live AID Concerts happening this week in 1985, and all the hits you would have heard JD Barber playing on our sister station Z104 this week in 1983
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
July 9, 2018 5 mins
This week Mike chronicles the death of Jim Morrison, Paul McCartney and John Lennon meeting for the first time, and all the hits Matt "Mad Dog" Hudson was playing on our sister station Z104 this week in 1985
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
The re-counts the 9th anniversary of the passing of Michael Jackson, the top songs on Fun Loving WYXE this week in 1972, plus much more!
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
June 26, 2018 6 mins
Mike recaps the concerts he has attended this week in Music History, The Top Songs on Z104 this week in 1979, plus much more!!
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 15, 2018 8 mins
This week Mike chronicles the breakup of The Go-Go’s this week in 1985, Led Zeppelin showing up at a Elivs Concert this week in 1974, and all the hits you heard Dr. Jonathan W. Little playing on our sister station Z104 this week in 1987.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
May 3, 2018 9 mins
This week Mike chronicles Bruce Springsteen auditioning for CBS Records this week in 1972, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards creating the opening riff for their first #1 single “I can’t get no satisfaction” this week in 1965, and all the songs you heard Scott Summers playing on this very station in 1974 when we were known as Fun Lovin WYXE!!
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
April 26, 2018 8 mins
This week Mike chronicles Ringo Starr’s marriage to Barbara Bach this week in 1981, Paul McCartney and John Lennon almost reuniting on Saturday Night Live this week in 1976, and all the hits you heard on our sister station Z104 this week in 1978.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
This week Mike chronicles Brian Johnson becoming the lead singer of AC/DC this week in 1980, Michael Jackson undergoing emergency surgery after being injured shooting a Pepsi commercial in 1984, The top 5 country songs you heard on The Big 1070 this week in 1980, and all of the songs Matt Hudson was playing on our sister station Z104 this week in 1989.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
This week Mike chronicles Wham! Becoming the first Western pop group to perform in China, The Beatles holding the top 5 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week in 1964, Nirvana coming to Smart Studios in Madison to work on demo tapes for their upcoming album, and all of the songs you heard on Z104 this week in 1976.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
March 26, 2018 7 mins
This week Mike chronicles Billy Joel’s song “Piano Man” being selected by the Library of congress for preservation on the national recording registry in 2016, Madonna’s fateful appearance on David Letterman this week in 1994, Genesis’ first North American tour featuring new lead singer Phil Collins, and all of the songs you heard Tom Lockwood playing on Z104 this week in 1988.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
March 20, 2018 9 mins
This week Mike chronicles the marriage of John Lennon and Yoko Ono this week in 1969, the 25th anniversary of MoTown Records this week in 1983, and all the hits you heard Jeff Tyler playing on our sister station Z104 this week back in 1985.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
March 13, 2018 10 mins
This week Mike chronicles our history as Fun Loving WYXE back in 1973, the formation of Bon Jovi this week in 1983, Paul McCartney’s marriage to Linda Eastman this week in 1969, and all the hits you heard Buddy Albert playing on our sister station Z104 this week back in 1981
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
March 6, 2018 8 mins
This week Mike chronicles Elvis’ US television debut this week in 1955, the opening of “Coal Miners Daughter” the biography of Loretta Lynn in theaters this week in 1980, and all the hits you heard on our sister station Z104 this week back in 1975
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
This week Mike chronicles the breaking up of Wham! this week in 1986, Michael Jackson dominating the Grammy Awards this week in 1984, and the hits you were listening to this week in 1987 on Z104 and 1982 on The Big 1070.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
February 20, 2018 8 mins
This week Mike chronicles Ozzy Osbourne urinating on the Alamo this week in 1982, the marriage of Curt Cobaine and Courtney Love, and the songs you were listening to on Z104 this week in 1986.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.

    NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

    Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.

  • Help
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • AdChoicesAd Choices