The Troggs had a big hit with 'Wild Thing'; Andy Gibb was record-buyers' everything with a hit single; Steve Winwood rolled with a late-80s chart topper; Billy Bragg helped spread goodwill and guitars to the incarcerated; and Kate Bush was born and so was Seth Avett, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feel like a hug would you like to hear?

Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks recorded an album as a duo before joining Fleetwood Mac. It wasn't a hit in 1973. But after much anticipation, it's due to get its first reissue in September.

Danger Mouse was born; Bob Dylan was injured in a motorbike accident; the Doors lit the singles chart on fire; Gilbert O'Sullivan was alone at the top of the charts; Michigan declared it Four Tops Day;and Cass Elliot passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what hot rod or car song would you like to hear?

The Minnesota-raised artist made a big return for a special night at the Minneapolis contemporary art gallery.

The Denver-based folk rock group brought their Automatic World Tour to St. Paul on Friday, July 25. Twin Cities alt-rock band Hippo Campus played an opening set.

The Current’s Music On-A-Stick at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand features Atmosphere & Friends on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025.

Elvis Presley's first interview appeared in print; Moscow teens were pilfering pay-phone parts to make their own electric guitars; Mick Jagger made his acting debut; Natalie Merchant sang her last gig with 10,000 Maniacs; and Jerry Lee Lewis made his TV debut on The Steve Allen Show, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention authors or writers would you like to hear?