A Year in Music - Episode Guide

SiriusXM and former MTV VJ, Downtown Julie Brown, takes you back to the year 1977. Throughout the episode, Brown explores monumental pop culture moments. From the sunny sounds of Los Angeles to the dark and disgruntled mood of New York City, Brown explains how pop music exploded into how we perceive it today.

Former VH1 and MTV VJ, Matt Pinfield, heads to Dr. Freecloud's Last Record Store Standing in California, to discuss key moments throughout the year 1966. Pinfield dives into the year of '66 and explores the changing sounds in pop music, and the last stand of old school style legends such as Frank Sinatra.

Legendary guitarist, Don Felder, explores the year of 1969 from the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live. Felder guides viewers through one of the most memorable years throughout music history, and dissects the year of Peace and Love.

Actor, writer, and musician, Tommy Chong, takes you back to the unforgettable year of 1972. Chong examines the year's trending new genres, iconic artists, and movie soundtracks that propelled musicians to stardom.

SiriusXM and former MTV VJ, Downtown Julie Brown, takes you back to the year 1983. Brown touches on moments that defined musical history such as the dawn of the MTV-Age, music videos, heavy metal, and more.

Former VH1 and MTV VJ, Matt Pinfield, discusses the defining moments of the year 1975. Pinfield touches upon powerhouse bands such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and others, along with discussing the upcoming political failures and economic crisis of 1975.

Guitarist and legendary songwriter, Don Felder, heads back to The Grammy Museum, where he explores the year of 1973. Felder discusses some of '73's biggest headlines, from Disco to Watergate, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

Actor, writer, and musician, Tommy Chong dives into the year of '64; The year The Beatles took over, Motown Records became a driving force, and The Rolling Stones made their debut. Plus, a look at how political and social changes influenced pop music.

SiriusXM and former MTV VJ, Downtown Julie Brown, takes you back to the year 1985. Brown explores a time when Cable TV was reaching critical mass, music videos became the cornerstone of pop culture, and half of the decade's top albums were on the charts.

SiriusXM and former MTV VJ, Downtown Julie Brown, takes you back to the year 1963. Throughout the episode, Brown explores monumental pop culture moments. From the prolific three albums released by The Beach Boys to the British Invasion readying itself to take over the States. With rising racial tensions Motown and Bob Dylan make the mark on a year that leaves an impression not soon forgotten.

Actor, writer, and musician, Tommy Chong, takes you back to the unforgettable year of 1968. Chong examines the year's trending new genres, iconic artists, and pop culture moments that propelled musicians to stardom.

Two iHeartRadio hosts and best friends, Carla Marie and Anthony, dive into the year 1994, a year where the "King of Pop" marries the daughter of the "King of Rock and Roll," Woodstock celebrates its 25th year anniversary, and Hip-Hop opens a door in music. Historical moments are aired on live tv and radio, world elections, high-speed chases, and the death of an icon.
 

SiriusXM and former MTV VJ, Downtown Julie Brown takes you back to the year 1979. Brown explores the tipping point in Pop music and hearts are touched as Rock music hits tragedy. The new age of Disco arrives, Michael Jackson is introduced and Gloria Gaynor releases an unforgettable hit. Don't forget the new streaming technologies introduced this year in music, and that is 1979.
 

Former VH1 and MTV VJ, Matt Pinfield discusses the defining moment of the year 1971. Pinfield touches on moments where each member of The Beatles starts their solo journey as well as women hitting the stage solo, the iconic voices of Barbra Streisand, Carole King, and Janis Joplin. Along with discussing how in 1971, music was activism, and Motown takes a stand.
 

Sirius XM and former MTV VJ, Downtown Julie Brown takes you back to the year 1984. Throughout the episode, Brown touches on unforgettable history where the music video gets its very own celebration on television, pop royalty is crowned, and the first compact disc is manufactured in the U.S.
 

Two iHeartRadio hosts and best friends, Carla Marie and Anthony, dive into the beginning of a new decade, 1980. The Disco age is considered "dead," but a new sound of music emerges, Reggae and R&B are on the rise and Heavy Metal gets even heavier. Carla Marie and Anthony discuss the start of a new decade come ups and the come-downs of the year, 1980.
 

Former VH1 and MTV VJ Matt Pinfield touches on key moments throughout the year 1991. Pinfield looks into a year where music comforts the nation and a legend takes a final bow. On the cusp of the cold war, 1991 continues to unveil the transitions of powerhouse bands and new voices create music we listen to now to mourn farewells.
 

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale takes you to the year 1989. Glam says goodbye, grunge says hello, and the "King of Pop" is crowned as we leave the 80s behind for good. Meanwhile the U.S. elects a new president and the Berlin Wall stands tall for the last time.
 

Lzzy Hale takes you back to the year 1993. Rap and Hip Hop breaks into the scene with hot artists and even hotter album sales, country gets a kick of new energy, and a dose of "creep" from alternative gives bands their first spark of major success, all while America welcomes the Clintons into office for the first time.
 

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale goes through 1998's most defining moments. Hale touches on unforgettable history when Pop music debut's "the year of the women," boy bands are the new norm, and a musical icon is knighted by the Queen of England.

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale takes you back to the year, 2001. A new millennium breaks over the horizon as society and the music industry trades print for digital, female artists dominate the charts, and we take a special look at how music united the nation as tragedy struck on 9/11.

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale touches on key moments throughout the year 1986. World tragedies unite the nation's most powerful voices for Africa relief. On the cusp of the Chernobyl explosion, the British Invasion is here and the first class of iconic artists is inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale takes you back to the unforgettable year of 2005. Lzzy examines the year's musical breakups, humanitarianism and Mariah Carey's "emancipation" that broke selling records. The birth of YouTube and the nation gave back after Hurricane Katrina devastated the South.

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale, explores the year of 2011. We say goodbye to Amy Winehouse and musicians unite after two devastating storms hit the world. Hale guides viewers through more of 2011's most memorable times in music history, and dissects the end of the Iraq War.

Halestorm's Lizzy Hale dives into the start of a new decade, 1981. A year a pop princess gets physical and the second British Invasion hits the radio. Lzzy discusses 1981's start of the new decade come ups and the come-downs as the world watches the first of many royal weddings.

We dive back to 2008, a year of new musical debuts and legacies are remembered. "Change" and "Hope" became the nation's chant and the year Queen B gave us "Single Ladies." Meanwhile a financial downturn impacts the world.

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale discusses the defining moments of the year 1996. Grunge is on life support, international girl power climbs the charts, and the rivalry of East Coast and West Coast Rap is at its peak, all while we witness the murder of a Rap icon.

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale dives into 2003. We witness the solo debut of Queen B, Amy Winehouse, and the first American Idol. Meanwhile 2003 marks a new era in the industry as music becomes available for streaming in a new online platform and we say goodbye to the Man in Black.

1982. It's the golden age of MTV and music videos. The masses get a British Invasion, Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is released and the name "Jenny" becomes synonymous with a specific phone number.

A sultry singer and a scrappy hip-hop duo. Lana Del Rey and Macklemore are just a few of the artists who got their big break in 2012.

A musician gets arrested on stage for the first time. Which Beatle becomes a Walrus? And it's the Summer of Love while the nation marches against the Vietnam War.

In 2000, Napster took the world by storm by offering millions of songs all for free. Metallica was the first to fight back. We look at how streaming evolved.

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale takes you back to the year 1995. "Exhales," Horrorcore, and an Oklahoma Native take on the year; and music makes history as the nation watches the trial of the year.

When the world was rattled by natural disasters in 2017, music stepped in with benefit concerts that raised millions for relief.

1987 saw the rise of the synthesizer and alternative rock thanks to the help of The Cure, Depeche Mode, INXS and R.E.M.

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale discusses the defining moments of 1992. Youth power Rocks the Vote, lyrics stand against racism, music stands out in movies and someone's achy breaky heart is introduced.

Lzzy Hale explores 2006 that sets the stage for future artists and controversy. Carrie Underwood makes history. Disney music shines and Facebook and YouTube create the start of the internet music age.

Heavy metal exploded in 1970 with bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Their in-your-face styles changed music forever.

2015 was the year that The Weeknd took over with hit after hit. 

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale explores the birth of the 90's. From shiny red stilettos and big hair to Doc Martens, West Philadelphia to Bel-Air, and a bunch of Young Guns. Learn more about 1990 this SUNDAY on A Year in Music.