Elvis welcomed the Beatles into his home; Brian Epstein died at home in London; George Michael scored his eighth U.S. No. 1 single; Stevie Ray Vaughan died in Wisconsin; Alex Lifeson of Rush celebrates a birthday; and Pearl Jam released their debut album, 'Ten', Today in Music History.

For our State Fair broadcasts this week, what songs about roller coasters or rides would you like to hear?

Ozomatli, a Grammy-winning band from Los Angeles, performed live at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair as part of The Current’s Morning Show … in the Afternoon.

Frankie Valli had a No. 1 hit with 'Grease'; Ottawa declared it 'Paul Anka Day'; Sonny Bono entered politics officially; Blur had their first U.K. No. 1 single; Seal scored a great hit with the help of Batman; and Shirley Manson was born, Today in Music History.

For our State Fair broadcasts this week, the 9:30 Coffee Break becomes the 5:30 Dairy Break: What songs that are perfect for the fair would you like to hear?

The Grammy-nominated country star performed at Surly Festival Field in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 23. Minnesota’s own Wild Horses opened up.

Minnesota band Yam Haus visited the MPR booth at the State Fair to perform a couple of songs and to tease what’s next on their agenda.

Reminiscent of Soundset Festival, Atmosphere headlined The Current’s Music On-A-Stick at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand stage on Saturday, August 23 featuring a stacked lineup of hip-hop legends.

Former babysitter Little Eva went to No. 1 with 'The Loco-motion'; Elton John played his first gig in the U.S.; the Knack had their one and only hit; Paul Simon released 'Graceland'; Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy was born in Belleville, Ill, and the Replacements released their first album, Today in Music History.

Describing their sound as “a little rock and roll, a little country, a little blues,” Oklahoma City band Jason Scott and the High Heat perform at the MPR booth.