This Week in Music History: December 15-21 | John Lennon’s Final UK Show, Pink Floyd’s The Wall, Nirvana MTV Unplugged & More

Join Buzz Knight and Master of Music Mayhem Harry Jacobs for an unforgettable journey through music history on the Takin’ A Walk podcast! This week’s episode covers December 15-21, packed with legendary moments that shaped rock and roll forever.

Featured Music History Highlights:

🎸 John Lennon’s Last UK Performance - December 15, 1969: Discover the historic UNICEF charity concert featuring the Plastic Ono Band with George Harrison and Eric Clapton at London’s Lyceum Ballroom

📀 Pink Floyd’s The Wall Phenomenon - The iconic double album hits #1 in 1979, spawning their only #1 single “Another Brick in the Wall Part 2”

🎤 Nirvana MTV Unplugged - Kurt Cobain’s haunting final performance aired December 16, 1993, just months before his tragic death in April 1994

🎵 Elvis Costello’s SNL Rebellion - The legendary 1977 Saturday Night Live moment when Costello stopped “Less Than Zero” mid-song to launch into the unauthorized “Radio Radio”

Plus These Essential Music Moments:

• ZZ Top’s debut album release (1971)

• Keith Richards marries Patti Hansen on his 40th birthday (1983)

• Ronnie Wood officially joins The Rolling Stones (1975)

• Carl Perkins writes rock standard “Blue Suede Shoes” (1955)

• Elvis Presley receives draft notice at Graceland (1957)

• Michael Jackson’s Thriller becomes first 30-million-selling album (2015)

• Bob Dylan’s movie debut in Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973)

• Billy Gibbons birthday celebration and Dusty Hill’s bizarre accident

• Creedence Clearwater Revival’s massive certification day - 5 singles and 5 albums go gold simultaneously (1967)

• Elvis meets Nixon at the White House seeking narcotics agent badge (1970)

• Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” returns to #1 after Freddie Mercury’s death (1991)

• Paul Simon’s emotional “Sound of Silence” performance at Sandy Hook victim’s funeral

Special Guests Referenced: Rob Barnett (MTV), Danny Goldberg (Nirvana manager), Bernie Leadon (Eagles)

This episode features insights on The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin era, classic rock radio, album sales vs. streaming metrics, and how the Official Chart Company changed music charts to reflect the digital streaming age.

Perfect for music history buffs, classic rock fans, Beatles enthusiasts, Pink Floyd collectors, Nirvana fans, and anyone passionate about rock and roll legacy. Master of Music Mayhem Harry Jacobs brings research-backed storytelling with help from Claude AI to deliver fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from music’s greatest moments.

Takin’ A Walk: In-depth music interviews exploring the stories and music history behind the songs.

This Week in Music History: December 15-21 | John Lennon&rsquo;s Final UK Show, Pink Floyd&rsquo;s The Wall, Nirvana MTV Unplugged &amp; More
Join Buzz Knight and Master of Music Mayhem Harry Jacobs for an unforgettable journey through music history on the Takin&rsquo; A Walk podcast! This week&rsquo;s episode covers December 15-21, packed with legendary moments that shaped rock and roll forever.
Featured Music History Highlights:
🎸 John Lennon&rsquo;s Last UK Performance - December 15, 1969: Discover the historic UNICEF charity concert featuring the Plastic Ono Band with George Harrison and Eric Clapton at London&rsquo;s Lyceum Ballroom
📀 Pink Floyd&rsquo;s The Wall Phenomenon - The iconic double album hits #1 in 1979, spawning their only #1 single &ldquo;Another Brick in the Wall Part 2&rdquo;
🎤 Nirvana MTV Unplugged - Kurt Cobain&rsquo;s haunting final performance aired December 16, 1993, just months before his tragic death in April 1994
🎵 Elvis Costello&rsquo;s SNL Rebellion - The legendary 1977 Saturday Night Live moment when Costello stopped &ldquo;Less Than Zero&rdquo; mid-song to launch into the unauthorized &ldquo;Radio Radio&rdquo;
Plus These Essential Music Moments:
&bull; ZZ Top&rsquo;s debut album release (1971)
&bull; Keith Richards marries Patti Hansen on his 40th birthday (1983)
&bull; Ronnie Wood officially joins The Rolling Stones (1975)
&bull; Carl Perkins writes rock standard &ldquo;Blue Suede Shoes&rdquo; (1955)
&bull; Elvis Presley receives draft notice at Graceland (1957)
&bull; Michael Jackson&rsquo;s Thriller becomes first 30-million-selling album (2015)
&bull; Bob Dylan&rsquo;s movie debut in Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973)
&bull; Billy Gibbons birthday celebration and Dusty Hill&rsquo;s bizarre accident
&bull; Creedence Clearwater Revival&rsquo;s massive certification day - 5 singles and 5 albums go gold simultaneously (1967)
&bull; Elvis meets Nixon at the White House seeking narcotics agent badge (1970)
&bull; Queen&rsquo;s &ldquo;Bohemian Rhapsody&rdquo; returns to #1 after Freddie Mercury&rsquo;s death (1991)
&bull; Paul Simon&rsquo;s emotional &ldquo;Sound of Silence&rdquo; performance at Sandy Hook victim&rsquo;s funeral
Special Guests Referenced: Rob Barnett (MTV), Danny Goldberg (Nirvana manager), Bernie Leadon (Eagles)
This episode features insights on The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin era, classic rock radio, album sales vs. streaming metrics, and how the Official Chart Company changed music charts to reflect the digital streaming age.
Perfect for music history buffs, classic rock fans, Beatles enthusiasts, Pink Floyd collectors, Nirvana fans, and anyone passionate about rock and roll legacy. Master of Music Mayhem Harry Jacobs brings research-backed storytelling with help from Claude AI to deliver fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from music&rsquo;s greatest moments.
Takin&rsquo; A Walk: In-depth music interviews exploring the stories and music history behind the songs.

Takin' A Walk is a weekly music history podcast featuring intimate conversations with legendary musicians, songwriters, producers, and the creative minds behind your favorite songs. Host Buzz Knight, a media executive and lifelong music enthusiast, takes listeners behind the scenes with everyone from rock icons to Indie artists, Grammy winners to session players and today's hitmakers. Discover the untold stories of how classic albums were made, what inspires great songwriting, and the creative journeys of artists across rock, country, jazz fusion, progressive, Americana and beyond. Past guests include Darryl McDaniels (Run-D.M.C.), members of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers (Mike Campbell), Carlos Santana, Jelly Roll, Roddy Bottum from Faith No More, Amanda Shires, Pos from De La Soul and acclaimed songwriters who've written for Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Katy Perry, and more. New episodes weekly on the iHeartPodcast Network. 

Takin' A Walk&nbsp;is a weekly music history podcast featuring intimate conversations with legendary musicians, songwriters, producers, and the creative minds behind your favorite songs. Host Buzz Knight, a media executive and lifelong music enthusiast, takes listeners behind the scenes with everyone from rock icons to Indie artists, Grammy winners to session players and today's hitmakers. Discover the untold stories of how classic albums were made, what inspires great songwriting, and the creative journeys of artists across rock, country, jazz fusion, progressive, Americana and beyond. Past guests include Darryl McDaniels (Run-D.M.C.), members of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers (Mike Campbell), Carlos Santana, Jelly Roll, Roddy Bottum from Faith No More, Amanda Shires, Pos from De La Soul and acclaimed songwriters who've written for Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Katy Perry, and more. New episodes weekly on the iHeartPodcast Network.&nbsp;

Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight

On Takin’ A Walk, Buzz Knight goes deep with American music’s most iconic voices. From Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and classic rock history with legendary storytellers, to artists and their indie music journey, guests reveal the stories behind songs, the creative breakthroughs, career-defining risks, and backstage truths that shaped their legacy. Drawing on decades in radio and deep industry roots, The Buzz Knight podcast delivers music interviews that explore more than just the songs — he uncovers the inspiring music stories and human truths that define music history. This isn’t your typical music history podcast — it’s an intimate journey through the evolution of American music with those who made it.

Takin’ A Walk is the Buzz Knight podcast that gives you In-depth music interviews. 

If you love our show you’ll love these podcasts:

Hit Parade Music History Podcast 

A History of Music in 500 Songs

Music History Today Network

Music is History 

New episodes drop weekly across all podcast platforms where you can hear all of the stories behind songs.

Check out our other shows

Music Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman

Comedy Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman 

Takin A Walk Nashville hosted by Sarah Harralson 

Part of IHeartpodcasts

 

On Takin&rsquo; A Walk, Buzz Knight goes deep with American music&rsquo;s most iconic voices. From Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Famers and classic rock history with legendary storytellers, to artists and their indie music journey, guests reveal the stories behind songs, the creative breakthroughs, career-defining risks, and backstage truths that shaped their legacy. Drawing on decades in radio and deep industry roots, The Buzz Knight podcast delivers music interviews that explore more than just the songs &mdash; he uncovers the inspiring music stories and human truths that define music history. This isn&rsquo;t your typical music history podcast &mdash; it&rsquo;s an intimate journey through the evolution of American music with those who made it.
Takin&rsquo; A Walk is the Buzz Knight podcast that gives you In-depth music interviews.&nbsp;
If you love our show you&rsquo;ll love these podcasts:
Hit Parade Music History Podcast&nbsp;
A History of Music in 500 Songs
Music History Today Network
Music is History&nbsp;
New episodes drop weekly across all podcast platforms where you can hear all of the stories behind songs.
Check out our other shows
Music Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman
Comedy Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman&nbsp;
Takin A Walk Nashville hosted by Sarah Harralson&nbsp;
Part of IHeartpodcasts
&nbsp;

Weekly Music History-Deceember 15-21 with Buzz Knight

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