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April 12, 2017

John Geils, who played guitar in the J. Geils Band -- best known for their No. 1 hit, 'Centerfold' -- was found dead in his Massachusetts home.

John Geils, guitarist of the J. Geils Band, dies at 71

John Geils, guitarist of the J. Geils Band, dies at 71

Andrew Flanagan • Apr 12, 2017

John Geils, who played guitar in the J. Geils Band -- best known for their No. 1 hit, 'Centerfold' -- was found dead in his Massachusetts home.

Music News: Coachella say actually, they would book Kate Bush

Music News: Coachella say actually, they would book Kate Bush

Jay Gabler • Apr 11, 2017

Today's top music news stories include an update on the Coachella/Kate Bush sorta-scandal, the appointment of a new advisor to the Prince estate, and a new 'Outlaw Music Festival Tour.'

Mary Lucia: He ain't heavy ...

Mary Lucia: He ain't heavy ...

Mary Lucia • Apr 11, 2017

Long before Noel and Liam Gallagher were slinging insults at one another, we had Ray and Dave Davies carrying out their disagreements in public. That said, both Davies have spoken of the possibility of a Kinks reunion. This week, Mary Lucia looks at why - or if - we should see our favorite bands (siblings or not) reunite.

'Did I dream that?': Artist Peyton remembers Prince, Glam Slam, Paisley Park in the '90s

'Did I dream that?': Artist Peyton remembers Prince, Glam Slam, Paisley Park in the '90s

Jay Gabler • Apr 11, 2017

Artist Peyton Scott Russell first encountered Prince in the 1990s, when Peyton showed work at the Glam Slam nightclub and helped decorate Paisley Park for Prince's wedding reception. When Prince died last year, Peyton was moved to cover his First Avenue star in gold leaf.

Coffee Break: Hair toss

Coffee Break: Hair toss

Anna Reed • Apr 11, 2017

It's April 11, which means it's National Barbershop Quartet Day. But we're not going to play 30 minutes of barbershop music. So instead, in the spirit of an actual barbershop, what songs do you want to hear that mention hair for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Today in Music History: Oasis released 'Supersonic'

Today in Music History: Oasis released 'Supersonic'

Apr 11, 2017

James Brown entered the charts for the first time; Pearl Jam played for SNL; Dylan made his New York debut; and Oasis released 'Supersonic', Today in Music History.

Music News: Arnellia's, 'St. Paul's Apollo Theater,' to close

Music News: Arnellia's, 'St. Paul's Apollo Theater,' to close

Jay Gabler • Apr 10, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the closing of a St. Paul institution, a new all-star 7" series, and the opening of a Patsy Cline Museum in Nashville.

In Pictures: Rock The Cradle 2017

In Pictures: Rock The Cradle 2017

Nate Ryan and Luke Taylor • Apr 10, 2017

Nearly 10,000 kids and their grown-ups turned out for the 12th installment of Rock the Cradle, a day of music and fun at Mia and the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis. View highlights from the day in a photo gallery by The Current's Nate Ryan.

Ben Folds performs #MicroShow at the Turf Club in St. Paul

Ben Folds performs #MicroShow at the Turf Club in St. Paul

Apr 10, 2017

The Current hosted a #MicroShow with Ben Folds at the Turf Club in St. Paul, Minn., back in November of 2015. Ben played some older songs as well as songs from his new album, 'So There.' Listen to the songs and watch video from the performance.

DJ Pick of the Week: Marty Stuart, 'Time Don't Wait'

DJ Pick of the Week: Marty Stuart, 'Time Don't Wait'

Bill DeVille • Apr 10, 2017

Bill DeVille has the DJ Pick of the Week for April 10, and he's selected 'Time Don't Wait' off Marty Stuart's latest album, 'Way Out West.' The song features the Byrds-like jangly guitar, a sound Stuart is unabashedly fond of.

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