Vernon Reid and Tori Amos were born; Elvis Presley started his first film; Led Zeppelin created water activated album cover art; and Ed King passed away, Today in Music History.
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Los Angeles singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham is getting ready to release her new album, ‘Revealer,’ on September 9. In the run-up to the album release, Cunningham visited The Current studio to play songs from the record and to talk with host Mac Wilson.
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Betty Everett died; The Beatles hit No. 1 with 'All You Need is Love'; Lauryn Hill won New Artist of the Year at the Source Hip Hop Music Awards; John Deacon was born and a statue was unveiled to honor Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott, Today in Music History.
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A standalone LP from the voice of the Roots was rumored for two decades at least. Finally here, Cheat Codes isn't just excellent: It's a product of all the years it went unmade.
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In the aftermath of an early-pandemic breakdown, Combs sought solace in a regular songwriting routine. The result is a beautiful, intimate album that grapples with personal and existential questions.
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