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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.

1977

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.

1966

Don Felder hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1969.

1969

Tommy Chong hosts and narrates a look at the musical landscape of 1972.

1972

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.

1983

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.

1975

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.

1973

Tommy Chong explores the year 1964, when The Beatles took over, Motown became a driving force, and The Rolling Stones made their debut.

1964

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.

1985

Beatlemania starts in the UK, while folk music, protest songs and surf music tops the charts in the US. Motown begins cranking out hits in Detroit.

1963

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.

1968

Carla Marie and Anthony run down the biggest music events of 1994: the King of Pop marries the daughter of the King of Rock and Roll, Woodstock celebrates it's 25th year anniversary, Hip-Hop opens a door in music, and the death of an icon.

1994

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.

1979

The former Beatles begin their solo careers; women including Barbara Streisand, Carole King and Janis Joplin top the charts; Motown takes a stand. Led Zepplin IV, Who's Next by the Who, and Sticky Fingers by the Stones are released.

1971

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.

1984

A new decade begins with Disco's peaks and valleys, hip-hop is on the scene, U2 debuts, John Lennon is assassinated. Also, Regan is elected president, the US hockey team wins Olympic gold and Iran frees the hostages.

1980

Highlights of the year include the death of Freddie Mercury and the popularity of grunge and gangster rap.

1991

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.

1989

Lzzy Hale looks at the biggest events in music for 1993: Grunge is at it's peak, Hip Hop dominates, Rap stars feud, Country crosses over, and Janet Jackson comes into her own.

1993

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.

1998

The music industry trades print for digital, female artists dominate the charts, and the events of 9/11 unite the nation.

2001

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

1986

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale looks back on the year 2005; the year's musical breakups; humanitarianism; Mariah Carey; the birth of YouTube; Hurricane Katrina.

2005

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.

2011

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.

1981

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.

2008

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.

1996

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.

2003

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.

1982

“Gangnam Style” takes over, One Direction is the newest boy band phenom, Rihanna becomes “Unapologetic,” and the world says “I Will Always Love You” to Whitney Houston as her death shocks the industry.

2012

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.

1967

Go back in time to the end of the second millennium as a new era begins with Y2K and trading print for digital. Also, the impact of JLo's infamous green dress and what about STAN.

2000

Goes back to 1995 as "Exhales," Horrorcore, and an Oklahoma Native take on the year, and music makes history as the nation watches the trial of the year.

1995

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1970

Lzzy Hale talks Taylor Swift in the pop world, The Weeknd and an 1800's politician being a rap star.

2015

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.

1990

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale takes you back to 1999. A pop battle of the sexes, Latin music gets “Smooth”and Napster makes its debut. Who had the one hit wonders of the year?

1999

It's 2004. Hip Hop is on top along with R&B chart toppers. Janet has a wardrobe malfunction, musictours go green and Facebook enters the scene. Country faces a divide between pop and traditional.

2004

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.

1978

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale explores 2014. The Hall of Fame picks the top rockers of the year, Taylor Swift finds crossover success from country to pop, alternative rap gains momentum.

2014

Lzzy Hale explores 1962. The year saw a British invasion, the twist shaking up dance floors, “West Side Story” making musical magic, The Beach Boys release “Surfin' Safari,” and R&B meets country.

1962

Jane's Addiction brings the “Funk Punk” and Eazy E sets the Gangsta Rap standard. “Man in the Mirror” is released by Michael Jackson and “Dirty Dancing” gets fans on their feet.

1988

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.

1976

Blink-182 took Green Day on a Disaster Tour, American idol crowned its first winner and The Osbournes debuts on MTV. It's a year of comebacks for Britney Spears, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey.

2002

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale goes back to 19797 where Latin music's popularity explodes, raves revive the spirit of disco, and more.

1997

In 2010, Linkin Park tops the charts while Katy Perry turns up the heat with California Gurls. Taylor and Kanye move on from their VMA clash, female artists rule, and Bruno Mars drops his debut album.

2010

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.

1965

Host Lzzy Hale takes a look at how the music industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and how artists, venues and the world adapted in 2020.

2020

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 to come.

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