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July 20, 2017

Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, has died at age 41. Poignantly, the death occurred on what would have been the 53rd birthday of Bennington's friend Chris Cornell.

Music News: Chester Bennington, Linkin Park singer, dies at 41

Music News: Chester Bennington, Linkin Park singer, dies at 41

Jay Gabler • Jul 20, 2017

Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park, has died at age 41. Poignantly, the death occurred on what would have been the 53rd birthday of Bennington's friend Chris Cornell.

Prophets of Rage, NIN, Alabama Shakes, Rainer Maria: What's New on The Current

Prophets of Rage, NIN, Alabama Shakes, Rainer Maria: What's New on The Current

Jade • Jul 20, 2017

New music from: Prophets of Rage, Nine Inch Nails, Alabama Shakes, Emily Haines, Deer Tick, Rainer Maria and The Suburbs

Bobby Z talks about the Revolution's reunion, upcoming Rock the Garden and First Ave appearances

Bobby Z talks about the Revolution's reunion, upcoming Rock the Garden and First Ave appearances

Lillian Speakman • Jul 20, 2017

As the Revolution wrap up an emotional tour, Bobby Z sits down with Brian Oake and Jill Riley to talk about the legendary band's reunion - and their upcoming appearances at Rock the Garden and First Avenue.

Coffee Break: Planetary exploration

Coffee Break: Planetary exploration

Anna Reed • Jul 20, 2017

Today in 1969, Apollo 11 landed Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention something in the world of planetary exploration?

Today in Music History: Remembering Chris Cornell on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Chris Cornell on his birthday

Jul 20, 2017

The very first Billboard chart was published; Jan and Dean had a hit with help from Brian Wilson; Iron Butterfly released an album that featured a 17-minute track; Buzzcocks made their live debut; and Chris Cornell was born, Today in Music History.

A Chart Show First With Four Reentries

A Chart Show First With Four Reentries

Mark Wheat • Jul 20, 2017

Gone, but not for long! This week's chart show saw a record setting four reentries, and The National grabbed the top spot with the first single from their upcoming LP 'Sleep Well Beast' which drops next month.

Music News: Auction of intimate Madonna items halted

Music News: Auction of intimate Madonna items halted

Jay Gabler • Jul 19, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the halting of a much-buzzed Madonna auction, Radiohead performing a controversial show in Israel, and Fleetwood Mac being named MusiCares 'Person of the Year.'

The Current's Guitar Collection: Angelica Garcia, Fender Starcaster reissue

The Current's Guitar Collection: Angelica Garcia, Fender Starcaster reissue

Luke Taylor • Jul 19, 2017

When Angelica Garcia visited The Current for a recent in-studio session, she performed three songs, using different instrumentation for each. After the session, Garcia took some time to tell us about the guitar she used when performing her single, 'Orange Flower.'

Coffee Break: Scandinavian artists

Coffee Break: Scandinavian artists

Anna Reed • Jul 19, 2017

We're getting ready to head on over to the Norseman Distillery for today's Oake & Riley in the Afternoon event featuring a performance from Mark Mallman. So what songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break from Scandinavian artists?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Michael Robbins's 'Equipment for Living'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Michael Robbins's 'Equipment for Living'

Jay Gabler • Jul 19, 2017

Michael Robbins is a poet and a critic who turns, in 'Equipment for Living,' to both poetry and music - and the parallels in how we use the two forms.

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