Melissa Etheridge spoke with host Jill Riley on her new album Rise, her upcoming tour with Wynonna Judd, and working with Shooter Jennings.

RCA Victor introduced the 45 rpm single record; Chuck Berry released "Johnny B. Goode"; an AC/DC guitarist celebrates his birthday; and Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what dance tracks would you like to hear?

Lesley Gore recorded a breakthrough hit; the photo session for The Beatles' “Sgt. Pepper” album took place; R.E.M. began recording a big album; and Tracy Chapman was born, today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with bird sounds in them would you like to hear?

The star-studded event at First Avenue in Minneapolis celebrated the Suicide Commandos' catalog and the band's influence on the Minnesota music scene.

Bono became an honorary knight; David Bowie had a radio show; Beach Boy Brian Wilson was honored; Led Zeppelin had six albums on the Billboard Chart; and Perry Farrell was born, Today in Music History.

Local acts such as Venus DeMars and Secret Rivers shared the bill with Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Maggie Rogers and Tom Morello.

David Crosby blamed John Lennon; Ozzy invited chaos on the stage; Simon and Garfunkel have a hit with Art singing the lead; Eddie Cochran recorded "Summertime Blues"; and the Beatles recorded parts of “Good Morning Good Morning,” today in music history.

Dave Ahl and Chris Osgood, members of the legendary punk band The Suicide Commandos, visited The Current and talked with host Jill Riley about celebrating 50 years making music, their new album, and their upcoming Farewell Blowout Show at First Avenue.