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9:30 Coffee Break: Tax Avoiders

April 15, 2013

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You may be filing your taxes today, but what musicians are known for being averse to taxes?
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It's April 15 and that means it's officially tax day. Hopefully you have already gotten your paperwork in order and sent your taxes in. But, if not, take comfort in the fact that you are in the company of some famous musicians.

Many musicians are known for getting into trouble for tax evasion, tax audits, or for just being anti-taxation in general. What musicians with an aversion to taxes do you want to hear from for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

There's still time to enter to win a Coffee Break on the Road. This month Josh Ritter joins The Morning Show after his show April 25 at First Avenue. Plus, treats from Birchwood Cafe and coffee from Peace Coffee. Enter by writing to: CoffeeBreak@TheCurrent.org

Songs Played:

Willie Nelson - "Ain't Misbehavin"

The Isley Brothers - "Fight the Power"

The Rolling Stones - "Tumbling Dice"

Chuck Berry - "Johnny B. Goode"

Lauryn Hill - "Everything is Everything"