Every year is a great year for live music, and 2025 was no different. But we sifted through all the best shows this year, and these were the best of the best.

Jim Burns and Curtis Mayfield died, The Sex Pistols recorded "God Save The Queen", and Amy Winehouse had a big year, Today in Music History.

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

James Brown, Dean Martin, and Eartha Kitt died; Annie Lennox, Jimmy Buffett, Dido, and Cab Calloway were born; James Taylor received his first guitar for Christmas, Today in Music History.

Allee Willis passed away; Lemmy was born today; The Eagles were at the top of the Billboard chart with their 'Hotel California' album; Nirvana started recording 'Bleach'; and The Beatles had the No. 1 album in the U.S. for the third Christmas in a row, Today in Music History.

Honey Lantree passed away, Cat Stevens formally changed his name to Yusuf Islam, Beach Boy Brian Wilson had a nervous breakdown, Phil Collins went No. 1 with 'Another Day In Paradise', and Eddie Vedder was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be an airing of a grievance would you like to hear?

With a show coming up Saturday, Dec. 27, at First Avenue, longtime Minneapolis rock band Soul Asylum visited The Current for an acoustic set and a conversation with host Mac Wilson.

Check out more than 30 Twin Cities live music events celebrating the new year.

After a career spanning over 45 years, Garry George “Jellybean” Johnson was celebrated for his contributions to the music community as a skillful producer, songwriter, guitarist and drummer.