This Week In Music History: January 23-29

Brittany and Gabe take us on a journey through music history as they list significant events that have happened on that week of the year.

This week in 1989 James Brown was arrested on drug charges - Best mug shot ever.
In 1997 Spice World hit theaters, raking in $75 million
In 1956 Elvis Presley made his TV debut, but they censored his provocative leg movements
In 2005 iTunes hit 250 million downloads

AND IN FUTURE MUSIC HISTORY (because time travel is fun):
- Justin Bieber wins Precious Moments figurine look-alike contest
- Jay-Z retires, plans comeback tour, retires again
- The Jersey Shore musical debuts - slumping hair gel sales skyrocket
- Season 45 of American Idol premieres - nobody cares

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