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December 18, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia celebrates Keith Richards' 75th birthday with quotes and stories from the Rolling Stones guitarist.

Listen to Looch: celebrating Keith Richards' 75th birthday

Listen to Looch: celebrating Keith Richards' 75th birthday

Mary Lucia • Dec 18, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia celebrates Keith Richards' 75th birthday with quotes and stories from the Rolling Stones guitarist.

Music News: Runaways' Jackie Fox wins big on 'Jeopardy!'

Music News: Runaways' Jackie Fox wins big on 'Jeopardy!'

Jay Gabler • Dec 18, 2018

Music fans may have recognized this week's big winner on 'Jeopardy!' It's Jackie Fox, who played bass in the Runaways. Also in the news today: the Strokes promise 'global comeback,' Bob Dylan collabs with Poo Bear, Carlton actor sues over his 'Fresh Prince' dance, Cardi B takes Carpool Karaoke to a senior center, and why concert revenues are going through the roof.

The Milk Carton Kids perform at Radio Heartland

The Milk Carton Kids perform at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Dec 18, 2018

Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale have been the duo the Milk Carton Kids since they began a few years ago, but on their latest record, they went big, hiring producer Joe Henry and bringing in a five-piece band to fill out the sound. The Milk Carton Kids recently visited Radio Heartland to play songs from the new album, titled 'All The Things That I Did And All The Things That I Didn't Do.'

Coffee Break: Formed in high school

Coffee Break: Formed in high school

Anna Weggel • Dec 18, 2018

Inspired by U2's history and Eric Malmberg's high school band "Arson", we want to explore the high school space this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that formed when the members were in high school?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Keith Richards

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Keith Richards

Dec 18, 2018

Sly and the Family Stone went No. 1 with 'There's A Riot Going On'; James Brown and Loretta Lynn were honored for their contributions to U.S. culture; The Tokens started a three-week run at No. 1 with 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight', Today in Music History.

Music on TV this week: Mitski; St. Paul and the Broken Bones; Middle Kids; the Mavericks; Tom Waits

Music on TV this week: Mitski; St. Paul and the Broken Bones; Middle Kids; the Mavericks; Tom Waits

Luke Taylor • Dec 17, 2018

Artists heard on The Current are frequently featured on TV programs, and we've gathered the listings in one convenient place for you. See the complete listings and find performance videos as the week progresses. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

Music News: Rivers Cuomo 'actually crying' over Weezer SNL skit

Music News: Rivers Cuomo 'actually crying' over Weezer SNL skit

Jay Gabler • Dec 17, 2018

Rivers Cuomo is crying with joy over a 'Saturday Night Live' skit debating the merits of Weezer. Also in the news today: Wrecking Crew bassist Joe Osborn dies at 81, Bruce Springsteen wraps up Broadway run, Paul McCartney gets "Back" with Ringo Starr, Offset awkwardly apologizes to Cardi B, and Pitbull goes to 'Africa' with disastrous results.

Blues jam to benefit family of Sarah Papenheim, Minneapolis drummer killed in Netherlands

Blues jam to benefit family of Sarah Papenheim, Minneapolis drummer killed in Netherlands

Lydia Moran • Dec 17, 2018

The weekly Monday night jam at Shaw’s Bar in Northeast Minneapolis, a popular spot for Minneapolis blues musicians, will be renamed “Sarah Papenheim Cocktail Jam,” in honor of the 21-year-old Andover drummer who was fatally stabbed on Dec. 12 in the Netherlands. Tonight — Monday, Dec. 17 — at 7 p.m., friends, family, and fellow…

Coffee Break: Wright Brothers Day

Coffee Break: Wright Brothers Day

Anna Weggel • Dec 17, 2018

Today, December 17, is Wright Brothers Day - which honors the first successful flights in a heavier-than-air, mechanically propelled airplane made by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention flight, airplanes, jets, pilots, wings, the sky, etc.?

Morris Day’s ‘Tales from the Tour Bus’ featured in Mike Judge animated series

Morris Day’s ‘Tales from the Tour Bus’ featured in Mike Judge animated series

Marla Khan-Schwartz • Dec 17, 2018

Morris Day is front and center in the latest episode of Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus. Along with some old friends and foes, much of the episode concentrates on the rivalry Day and Prince publicly shared from the beginning of their relationship to their last, emotional, meeting. The show, narrated by Judge,…

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