Patti Smith broke her back, David Bowie gave the fans control of his set, Ray Charles was honored, and The Beatles recorded 'Get Back', Today in Music History.

Over a two-decade history, The Current has impacted culture in Minnesota and beyond with a dialed-in mix of familiar and new. The approach applies not just to music, but also to technologies, experiences, and ideas. 

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2017 would you like to hear?

Steve Perry was born; MTV hit the West Coast; Buddy Holly made his last recordings in his New York City apartment; The Beach Boys went into the studio to record "Wouldn't It Be Nice"; MTV started broadcasting to the West Coast; and Michael Hutchence of INXS was born, Today in Music History.

The Canadian musician played keyboard, organ and saxophone on some of group's most memorable songs.

A pair of rising talents with connections to Minnesota performed in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan 18.

The Canadian singer-songwriter swung through Steady Pour in northeast Minneapolis for a special performance on Friday, Jan. 17.

The DJ, producer, and member of the xx is touring in support of his acclaimed 2024 album, ‘In Waves.’ He performed in downtown Minneapolis at Armory on Friday, Jan. 18.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from The Current’s Top 89 Songs countdown from 2016 would you like to hear?

The Trips Festival began; the Jimi Hendrix Experience began recording their cover of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower"; 'Saturday Night Fever' started a 24 week run at No. 1; Squeeze was the debut band on MTV's successful Unplugged program; and Soul singer Jackie Wilson died at age 49, Today in Music History.