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June 29, 2017

The Current's Andrea Swensson pays tribute to the legendary Sonny Knight, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 69.

The life and legacy of Sonny Knight

The life and legacy of Sonny Knight

Andrea Swensson • Jun 29, 2017

The Current's Andrea Swensson pays tribute to the legendary Sonny Knight, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 69.

Coffee Break: Shake shake shake

Coffee Break: Shake shake shake

Anna Reed • Jun 29, 2017

It's the last Thursday of June which means it's National Handshake Day - a day celebrating one of our oldest forms of greeting each other. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that say "shake" somewhere in the lyrics?

Today in Music History: Bruce Springsteen kicked off Born in the USA Tour

Today in Music History: Bruce Springsteen kicked off Born in the USA Tour

Jun 29, 2017

The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their final show together; Elton John crashed a concert in Oakland, Calif.; Bruce Springsteen kicked off a 15-month tour (and filmed a music video) in St. Paul, Minn.; and Little Eva was born, Today in Music History.

New song by Prince’s father released to mark his 101st birthday

New song by Prince’s father released to mark his 101st birthday

Jay Gabler • Jun 29, 2017

Today marks the 101st birthday of Prince’s father John L. Nelson — a professional musician whose stage name, Prince Rogers, became his son’s given name. To mark the occasion, Prince’s half-sister Sharon Nelson has released a new recording of one of her father’s songs. She says that “Heart of Mine” is the first track from…

Sylvan Esso's Chart Spot Won't 'Die Young' Anytime Soon

Sylvan Esso's Chart Spot Won't 'Die Young' Anytime Soon

Mark Wheat • Jun 29, 2017

Up from the #8 spot last week, Sylvan Esso hit their stride and top this week's chart.

Music News: Afghan Whigs guitarist Dave Rosser dies at 50

Music News: Afghan Whigs guitarist Dave Rosser dies at 50

Jay Gabler • Jun 28, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the deaths of Dave Rosser and Gary DeCarlo, and the release of a pointed new video from 'The Hamilton Mixtape.'

What's New on The Current - SZA, Cage the Elephant, Matthew Sweet

What's New on The Current - SZA, Cage the Elephant, Matthew Sweet

Jun 28, 2017

This week, Jade gets into new music from SZA, Cage the Elephant, Jeff Tweedy, Girlpool, and more.

Coffee Break: Name-checking the Beatles and the Stones

Coffee Break: Name-checking the Beatles and the Stones

Anna Reed • Jun 28, 2017

For today's Rock and Roll Book Club, Jay Gabler brought in John McMillan's 2013 book 'Beatles vs. Stones', where he unpacks the most legendary rock rivalry of all time. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that name-check either the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, or bonus points for both?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Beatles vs. Stones'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Beatles vs. Stones'

Jay Gabler • Jun 28, 2017

In 'Beatles vs. Stones,' John McMillan unpacks the most legendary rock rivalry of all time. You have to pick one - you can't be neutral.

Today in Music History: Radiohead hits No. 1 in the U.K. with 'OK Computer'

Today in Music History: Radiohead hits No. 1 in the U.K. with 'OK Computer'

Jun 28, 2017

Radiohead were No. 1, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon spent its 1056th week on the charts, Bowie's "Fame" was released Today in Music History.

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