Today's top music news stories include Rod Stewart being knighted, a Prince tape selling for a pile of dough, and a Linda Ronstadt tribute in the making.

For seven days we'll be posting quizzes to test your Prince knowledge. As the week goes on, the difficulty of the questions will increase.

I keep my eye on the artists I want to see before I die, and in July a little Twitter bird alerted me that Beck would start his Wow tour in the Midwest this fall. Done! Tickets bought. Hotel booked.

On Saturday, Oct. 15, She Rock She Rock will take over the Amsterdam Bar and Hall with their 10-year anniversary party. Performers include Bad Bad Hats, Tony Peachka, Cadence the Wolf, and Kill You Twice. She Rock She Rock is a non-profit based in Minnesota. They have many programs aimed toward empowering women and girls…

Paisley Park says it has been granted another temporary permit to open for tours on select days. Tickets are now on sale for tours taking place this coming Thursday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 15. The venue was previously granted a temporary permit that allows it to be open on Oct. 14; the three days…

When it comes to Prince, Oct. 13 is going to be painted in purple. This Thursday morning, before the Xcel Energy Center opens its doors to the masses of devoted Prince fans eager to see the tribute concert, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is set to officially declare the day Prince Day in the city, and…

October 11 is International Day of the Girl, which celebrates the world's 1.1 billion girls and shines a light on equal education for all. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that prominently mention the word "girl" do you want to hear?

The Beatles covered Chuck Berry; Aretha Franklin stepped onto a stage; and The Sex Pistols recorded their first single, Today in Music History.

Today's top music news stories include Justin Vernon joining a jam session at his new Eau Claire venue, a Talking Heads parody band, and American Music Award nominations.

Behind the scenes of the Current's studio sessions: learn about in-studios from engineer Michael DeMark, producer Derrick Stevens, multimedia producer Nate Ryan, and on-air host Mary Lucia.