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August 26, 2016

A statue depicting the late Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead has been unveiled at Kilmister’s favorite bar: the Rainbow, in West Hollywood. Kilmister’s longtime girlfriend Cheryl Keuleman and Motörhead manager Todd Singerman were among those present for the Wednesday unveiling of the statue by artist Travis Moore. (OC Weekly) A life-sized Lemmy Kilmister statue created by Travis Moore unveiled last night at…

Music News: Lemmy statue unveiled in L.A.

Music News: Lemmy statue unveiled in L.A.

Staff • Aug 26, 2016

A statue depicting the late Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead has been unveiled at Kilmister’s favorite bar: the Rainbow, in West Hollywood. Kilmister’s longtime girlfriend Cheryl Keuleman and Motörhead manager Todd Singerman were among those present for the Wednesday unveiling of the statue by artist Travis Moore. (OC Weekly) A life-sized Lemmy Kilmister statue created by Travis Moore unveiled last night at…

Coffee Break: The Great Outdoors

Coffee Break: The Great Outdoors

Aug 25, 2016

August 25 is National Park Service Day, and it's a special one this year as it's the 100th anniversary of the service. To celebrate 100 years of national parks, what songs do you want to hear that reference anything that you might find in the great outdoors for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Jeff Tweedy

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Jeff Tweedy

Aug 25, 2016

Former babysitter Little Eva went to No. 1 with 'The Loco-motion'; Bobbie Gentry had a hit with 'Ode to Billy Joe'; Elton John played his first gig in the U.S.; the Knack had their one and only hit; Paul Simon released 'Graceland'; and Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy was born in Belleville, Ill., Today in Music History.

The joys of Prince – on cassette

The joys of Prince – on cassette

Ali Elabbady • Aug 25, 2016

“Did you get the tape I sent you? I thought it was better in a song…” – Prince, “One of Your Tears” Almost four months later, and Prince’s passing still doesn’t feel real. We all know he’s gone, and how suddenly it all happened. The star that is coated in gold at First Avenue still…

The Chart Show: Weezer ends summer with a chart jumper

The Chart Show: Weezer ends summer with a chart jumper

Mark Wheat • Aug 25, 2016

Haley Bonar and Glass Animals make upward moves; Bon Iver, Green Day and Regina Spektor make debuts; and Weezer reach No.1 ahead of a big gig at the Minnesota State Fair.

Concert to benefit ailing Minnesota music legend Lonnie Knight

Concert to benefit ailing Minnesota music legend Lonnie Knight

Lillian Speakman • Aug 25, 2016

This Sunday, the Twin Cities community is gathering to support a Minnesota music legend’s fight against cancer. A concert fundraiser is being held at the Minnesota Music Cafe to support Lonnie Knight’s battle with cancer and to celebrate the talented guitarist. Lonnie Knight first began playing the guitar when he was only 12 years old.…

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1992

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1992

Aug 24, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 1992. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

Mary Lucia: musings on bad behavior in rock 'n' roll

Mary Lucia: musings on bad behavior in rock 'n' roll

Mary Lucia • Aug 24, 2016

This week, Mary Lucia considers bad behavior among musicians. 'In rock 'n' roll, that is mighty subjective,' she writes. But she shares a game she likes to play: applying a well-known tale of rock 'n' roll excess or stupid behavior, and applying it to another musician. The resulting juxtapositions range from silly to surreal.

Review and photos: Eric Mayson and Toby Ramaswamy close out the summer with DaNCEBUMS

Review and photos: Eric Mayson and Toby Ramaswamy close out the summer with DaNCEBUMS

Jay Gabler • Aug 24, 2016

“We’re a new band,” said Eben Kowler on Tuesday night at Icehouse, “playing our first show, at a bar. Thank you for coming.” What was unusual about this particular bar band was that only two of its seven members played instruments onstage. The other five danced. They’re the members of DaNCEBUMS, a group that came…

Music News: Lizzo to co-host MTV Video Music Awards pre-show

Music News: Lizzo to co-host MTV Video Music Awards pre-show

Staff • Aug 24, 2016

MTV has announced that Lizzo will be one of three co-hosts of the Video Music Awards pre-show on Sunday night — along with radio host Charlamagne Tha God and Snapchat celebrity DJ Khaled. (Billboard) SO excited to announce that I'm hosting the @MTV #VMAs2016 pre-show w/ @djkhaled & @cthagod! Mpls tune in! #LizzoVMA pic.twitter.com/XeFMlc4DUB — |L I Z…

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