8.7/1011 votesLoading...#1 - 1982
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 5/9/2021
It's the golden age of MTV and music videos and the masses get a British invasion, Michael Jackson's “Thriller” is released, and the name “Jenny” becomes synonymous with a specific phone number.
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#2 - 1967
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 5/23/2021
A musician is arrested on stage for the first time, a Beatle becomes a Walrus, and we witness the Summer of Love as the nation marches against the Vietnam War.
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#4 - 1986
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2020
Rock and hip-hop cross over like never before, musicians unite to use their voices to inspire, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Simple Minds Bon Jovi and the Rolling Stones top the charts
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#5 - 1981
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2020
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.
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#6 - 1965
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 6/28/2022
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale looks at the music of 1965. The Beatles put on a mega concert, The Rolling Stones get no satisfaction, The Who is all about a new generation, and Motown music brings artists to Detroit.
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- 8.2/1015 votesLoading...
#7 - 1983
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/4/2019
MTV begins to change the record industry, Michael Jackson's Thriller, the second British invasion, cable TV takes hold, the US economy improves, and the US festival include the topics covered.
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#8 - 1990
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 8/9/2021
Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale explores the dawn of the 1990s, from shiny red stilettos and big hair to Doc Martens, West Philadelphia to Bel Air, and a bunch of Young Guns.
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- 8.1/1016 votesLoading...
#9 - 1979
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2020
The year 1979, where Rock music hits tragedy; Disco continues to rule, Michael Jackson goes solo and Gloria Gaynor releases and unforgettable hit. There's also economic and political upheaval in the US.
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#10 - 1985
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/1/2019
MTV reaches critical mass, the Live Aid benefit concert, the influence of videos in the music industry, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen rule the charts, plus a lot more highlight from 1985 in music.
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#11 - 1989
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2020
Lzzy Hale shares highlights of the year. Michael Jackson is crowned King of Pop, Glam rock is replaced by Grunge, the New Kids on the Block debuts, the Berlin Wall comes down, and more.
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#12 - 1976
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 5/31/2022
Halestorm's Lzzy Hale goes back to 1976. “Hotel California” tops the charts, the synth was on the rise for musicians, a Swedish band makes music headlines, and Peter Frampton gets his break through.
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#13 - 1969
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/21/2019
Don Felder hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1969.
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7.8/1017 votesLoading...#14 - 1966
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/14/2019
The debut of concept albums and psychedelic music, the year's best musical movies and TV shows, and the year's biggest breakups, breakthroughs and comebacks highlight this looks at 1966.
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#15 - 1975
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/11/2019
Matt Pinfield hosts a look at the year 1975, when the golden age of rock met the birth of disco. Features Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Elton John, The Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac and KC and the Sunshine Band, among many others.
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#16 - 1984
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2020
The year 1984, when 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.
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#18 - 1978
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 5/3/2022
Exploring 1978, when music fans dance to disco with the Bee Gees and rock out to metal with Van Halen's debut album; Hollywood brings musicals to the silver screen and festivals keep the party going.
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7.7/1018 votesLoading...#19 - 1977
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/7/2019
The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac at the top of their games, disco's heyday, and the emergence of punk rock are just a sample of the highlights covered in this first episode of the series.
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#20 - 1972
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/28/2019
Tommy Chong hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1972.
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#21 - 1968
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2020
The Vietnam War, RFK and MLK's assassinations, and racial unrest continued to influence music. Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Johnny Cash, The Doors, and Janis Joplin create some of their greatest work. Led Zeppelin explodes on the scene.
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#22 - 1991
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2020
Highlights of the year include the death of Freddie Mercury and the popularity of grunge and gangster rap.
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#23 - 1973
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/18/2019
Legendary ex-Eagles alumni Don Felder hosts this look at 1973. Topics include the birth of punk, disco, and hip hop. Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon breaks boundaries. Helen Reddy, ABBA, Queen, Elton John and others are also featured.
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#24 - 1964
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/25/2019
Tommy Chong explores the year 1964, when The Beatles took over, Motown became a driving force, and The Rolling Stones made their debut.
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#25 - 1998
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2020
1998 is the Year of the Woman in pop music, but boy bands dominate the charts. Elton John is knighted, and Hip Hop becomes more commercial.
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The Best Episodes of A Year in Music
Every episode of A Year in Music ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Year in Music!
A year-by-year look at our musical landscape, including the biggest artists, songs and albums as well as the new acts we'd be hearing for years...
Genre:Documentary
Network:AXS TV
Best Episodes Summary
"1982" is the best rated episode of "A Year in Music". It scored 8.7/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/9/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "1967".