Scott chronicles significant anniversaries in the history of popular music with his new radio show, The Musical Milestones.
Based on his popular CBC Radio feature, The Musical Almanac, The Musical Milestones can be heard on Cashbox Radio.
On this edition – February 2023 – Part One:
The first appearance of a chart heavyweight
The artist who waiting 13 years between number one hits, and the artist who helped him get back to the top
The warm-up act that became a headliner
The most famous riff of the big band era
‘Borrowing’ from other songs, and how it can get you into trouble
The college students who showed up for a free concert and got more than they bargained for
And the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ first album session.
Listen to the stories behind these — and more — seminal musical events on Cashbox Radio.
Read Scott’s article on the origins of the Musical Milestones in Cashbox Magazine.