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.

You voted on 64 of the best albums across four decades. See the results, and the winning album!

CBS Records announced the stereophonic record; The Supremes enjoyed their fourth No. 1 hit; U2 were told to pipe down; Will Smith got jiggy with it; and Sarah Vaughan was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Minnesota punk songs would you like to hear?

As the trailblazing Swedish star returns with her first album since 2018, she talks through going on IVF and solo parenting, expressing sexuality, and the negotiation of being a self-aware pop star.

When a song stays on The Chart Show's chart for more than 10 weeks, we retire it from the poll and it enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Diana Ross was born; Ranking Roger passed away; Soundgarden hits No. 1; Mott the Hoople get a new lease of life; Hall and Oates have their first No. 1 hit; U2's the Edge donates a favorite guitar to charity; Pink Floyd hit No. 1 in the all-time album charts; and Steven Tyler was born, Today in Music History.

April is Minnesota Music Month! The Current, Carbon Sound, and Radio Heartland are celebrating our thriving local music on air, online, and together at live events – all month long.