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June 23, 2016

A jury has decided that Led Zeppelin did not crib their iconic “Stairway to Heaven” from Spirit. The band say they are “grateful” that the court confirmed “what we have known for 45 years,” that the song is in fact an original composition by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Both Page and Plant testified at the trial, which resulted from a…

Music News: Led Zeppelin win ‘Stairway to Heaven’ plagiarism case

Music News: Led Zeppelin win ‘Stairway to Heaven’ plagiarism case

Staff • Jun 23, 2016

A jury has decided that Led Zeppelin did not crib their iconic “Stairway to Heaven” from Spirit. The band say they are “grateful” that the court confirmed “what we have known for 45 years,” that the song is in fact an original composition by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Both Page and Plant testified at the trial, which resulted from a…

The O.K. Show, Episode 21: Davina Sowers deconstructs the stigma around mental illness and addiction

The O.K. Show, Episode 21: Davina Sowers deconstructs the stigma around mental illness and addiction

Andrea Swensson • Jun 23, 2016

There is something especially intense and nerve-racking about sitting down to do an interview for the O.K. Show — a podcast where I have very consciously made an effort to dig deeper and discuss matters that affect the heart, soul, and general well-being of the musicians I’m speaking with — and realizing that I’ve literally…

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Coffee Break: Last name bands

Anna Reed • Jun 23, 2016

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, we're looking for bands who are named after the last name of one or more of their band members. Think of it like this - the more band name sounds like a law firm, the better.

Today in Music History: The Kinks played a show organized by John Wayne Gacy

Today in Music History: The Kinks played a show organized by John Wayne Gacy

Jun 23, 2016

Ray Charles was at the top of the charts; Alice Cooper broke six ribs; Tiffany started her Mall Tour; and The Kinks played a show organized by John Wayne Gacy, Today in Music History.

Today in Music History: Tiffany started her Mall Tour

Today in Music History: Tiffany started her Mall Tour

Jun 23, 2016

Ray Charles was at the top of the charts; The Kinks played a show organized by John Wayne Gacy; Alice Cooper broke six ribs; and Tiffany started her Mall Tour, Today in Music History.

‘He spoke to everybody’: Chanhassen celebrates new Prince mural

‘He spoke to everybody’: Chanhassen celebrates new Prince mural

Youa Vang • Jun 23, 2016

Two months and a day after Prince passed away, friends, family, and fans came together to commemorate the music icon’s life once again last night at the unveiling of a mural in honor of the performer in his hometown of Chanhassen. The evening seemed more of a celebration of Prince’s life rather than a night dedicated to mourning.…

The Chart Show: Lizzo at No.1 for third straight week

The Chart Show: Lizzo at No.1 for third straight week

Mark Wheat • Jun 23, 2016

M83 make a big leap; The Strokes, Polica, Bob Mould and Car Seat Headrest have debuts; The Jayhawks and Kendrick Lamar are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Lizzo stays No.1 for the third straight week.

Send us your Pride Anthem requests

Send us your Pride Anthem requests

Jun 22, 2016

The Current celebrates Twin Cities Pride Weekend, June 24 to 26. To help us craft a great playlist for the upcoming weekend, tell us what Pride Anthems you'd like to hear.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1993

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1993

Jun 22, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about 1993. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

The Current's Guitar Collection: Adia Victoria, 2001 Gibson SG

The Current's Guitar Collection: Adia Victoria, 2001 Gibson SG

Luke Taylor • Jun 22, 2016

When Adia Victoria visited The Current's studio for a recent session, she was rocking out on a near-mint 2001 Gibson SG. She took some time after the session to tell us about it.

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