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August 08, 2017

Jimmy Webb, Dolly Parton, and Lenny Kravitz are among the music stars paying tribute to the late Glen Campbell.

Music News: Stars pay tribute to Glen Campbell

Music News: Stars pay tribute to Glen Campbell

Jay Gabler • Aug 8, 2017

Jimmy Webb, Dolly Parton, and Lenny Kravitz are among the music stars paying tribute to the late Glen Campbell.

Glen Campbell, heartfelt pop country star, dies at 81

Glen Campbell, heartfelt pop country star, dies at 81

Jay Gabler • Aug 8, 2017

Glen Campbell, the singer-songwriter whose heartfelt performances of songs like 'Wichita Lineman' and 'Rhinestone Cowboy' made him a major country star with a crossover following, has died at the age of 81.

Listen to JD McPherson's new single, 'Lucky Penny'

Listen to JD McPherson's new single, 'Lucky Penny'

Ann Powers • Aug 8, 2017

JD McPherson crossed several state lines before ending up in Nashville for his third album, 'Undivided Heart & Soul.' The first single sounds like Link Wray and 1950s motorcycle movie soundtracks.

Car Seat Headrest's Rock the Garden set will make you sweat

Car Seat Headrest's Rock the Garden set will make you sweat

Car Seat Headrest • Aug 8, 2017

Car Seat Headrest roared through their meaty setlist during the hottest part of the day. Now you can hear it again.

Coffee Break: Items of clothing

Coffee Break: Items of clothing

Anna Reed • Aug 8, 2017

Today in 1960, 16-year old Brian Hyland went to No. 1 with "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini". What songs do you want to hear that mention other items of clothing, shoes or hats?

Sonny Knight and his ‘Juicy Lucy’ live on at Matt’s Bar

Sonny Knight and his ‘Juicy Lucy’ live on at Matt’s Bar

Cecilia Johnson • Aug 8, 2017

Soul artist Sonny Knight may have been from St. Paul, but in the first line of his 2014 album I’m Still Here, he shouts out historic Powderhorn hang Matt’s Bar. With “Juicy Lucy,” he references both a love interest and the restaurant’s signature, cheese-filled burger. Not only did Matt’s know about the song; they added it…

Today in Music History: Janis Joplin bought a headstone for Bessie Smith

Today in Music History: Janis Joplin bought a headstone for Bessie Smith

Aug 8, 2017

Janis Joplin bought a headstone for Bessie Smith; Hank Williams, Jr. was in a life changing accident; Jerry Lee Lewis was asked to leave the stage; and "Ringo for President" was released, Today in Music History.

Music news: Watch Lego robots cover Kraftwerk's 'The Robots'

Music news: Watch Lego robots cover Kraftwerk's 'The Robots'

Jay Gabler • Aug 7, 2017

Today's top music news stories include robots playing 'The Robots,' plans for a new Velvet Underground doc, and Journey feuding over the president.

Mark Wheat invites you to join the The Current's Fantasy Premier League

Mark Wheat invites you to join the The Current's Fantasy Premier League

Mark Wheat • Aug 7, 2017

The English Premier League season kicks off on Friday, Aug. 11, and Mark Wheat has created a league in Fantasy Premier League called 89.3 The Current -- and you're invited to play! Mark shares his team-selection tips, along with an important reminder: 'I have fun,' he writes, 'and that's the main thing!'

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Aug. 7, 2017

The Current's guide to music on late-night TV: week of Aug. 7, 2017

Luke Taylor • Aug 7, 2017

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on late-night TV, and this week's lineup includes BORNS, Benjamin Booker, Aimee Mann, The War on Drugs and more.

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