Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies.

Alan Sparhawk, Sunny War, Phil Cook, Rufus Wainwright, Beth Gibbons and Wilco’s Nels Cline were among the performers at this four-day festival in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Modest Mouse were No. 1 on the album charts; David Bowie released his first single; the Troggs recorded “Wild Thing”; John and Yoko pulled an April Fool’s joke; the Buzzcocks made their live debut; David Lee Roth jumped from Van Halen; and Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with false endings would you like to hear?

Monday, March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating individuals who are transgender or nonbinary, as well as raising awareness of the discrimination they face. Join The Current on Monday as we spotlight essential transgender artists.

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 songs about endings or beginnings would you like to hear?

Delmhorst and her band — the same musicians who recorded the album — perform a session in our studio.

Our Classic Americana pick this week highlights Charly McClain, a singer who enjoyed a string of hits in the 1980s thanks to her smooth, warm vocals.

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.