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January 14, 2020

The documentary 'The Quiet One' presents the perspective of Bill Wyman, the original bassist for the Rolling Stones. Wyman was with the band for 30 years, and he archived everything. Everything. Mary Lucia talks more about this new documentary that's available for streaming just about everywhere.

Listen to Looch: 'The Quiet One' presents the Rolling Stones' story through Bill Wyman's eyes

Listen to Looch: 'The Quiet One' presents the Rolling Stones' story through Bill Wyman's eyes

Mary Lucia • Jan 14, 2020

The documentary 'The Quiet One' presents the perspective of Bill Wyman, the original bassist for the Rolling Stones. Wyman was with the band for 30 years, and he archived everything. Everything. Mary Lucia talks more about this new documentary that's available for streaming just about everywhere.

The Bad Man rip it up on The Local Show

The Bad Man rip it up on The Local Show

Andrea Swensson • Jan 14, 2020

As a warm-up for playing The Current's 15th Anniversary Party, The Bad Man visited our studio for a raucous session on The Local Show.

Taylor James Donskey peels back the layers on 'Paper Over It'

Taylor James Donskey peels back the layers on 'Paper Over It'

Mike Pengra • Jan 14, 2020

Taylor James Donskey is celebrating the release of his album, 'Paper Over It,' with a show at Icehouse in Minneapolis on Thursday, Jan. 16. Before the show, Donskey stopped at Radio Heartland to talk to Mike Pengra and to spin some tracks from the album.

‘Dolly is an artist for the ages’: Why Minnesota musicians are paying tribute to Parton

‘Dolly is an artist for the ages’: Why Minnesota musicians are paying tribute to Parton

Colleen Cowie • Jan 14, 2020

It’s been over five decades since Dolly Parton first launched her musical career — and we still can’t get enough of her music. Dolly Parton has been the subject of her own WNYC-produced podcast; her iconic songs have inspired both Twitter memes and an original Netflix series. Now, for one night, over a dozen Minnesotan…

Coffee Break: 2011

Coffee Break: 2011

Anna Weggel • Jan 14, 2020

It's the 2011 edition of "The Current's 15 Years in 15 Days." For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from 2011 do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Diana Ross takes her final bow with The Supremes

Today in Music History: Diana Ross takes her final bow with The Supremes

Jan 14, 2020

Dave Grohl was born; David Bowie released his debut single "Can't Help Thinking About Me"; Elvis Presley performed his "Aloha from Hawaii" concert; The Sex Pistols played their last live gig at Winterland in San Francisco; and Diana Ross made her last appearance with The Supremes, Today in Music History.

#Current15: Live Current, Volume 7 (2011)

#Current15: Live Current, Volume 7 (2011)

Jan 14, 2020

Live Current is a yearly collection of some of the best in-studio sessions and live performances recorded in a given year. Listen to Volume 7, featuring songs from 2011.

Music on TV this week: Black Pumas; Saint Motel; Coldplay; Caitlyn Smith; Margo Price; Son Little; Mitski; Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Music on TV this week: Black Pumas; Saint Motel; Coldplay; Caitlyn Smith; Margo Price; Son Little; Mitski; Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Luke Taylor • Jan 13, 2020

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 for a curated listening experience. You can also subscribe to receive the week's schedule in your inbox to plan your TV viewing around music.

Coffee Break: 2010

Coffee Break: 2010

Anna Weggel • Jan 13, 2020

It's the 2010 edition of "The Current's 15 Years in 15 Days." For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from 2010 do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Johnny Cash recorded 'Folsom Prison Blues' live

Today in Music History: Johnny Cash recorded 'Folsom Prison Blues' live

Jan 13, 2020

Wayne Coyne was born, "The Twist" became the only single in the history of the charts to make it to No. 1 on two separate occasions; Bob Dylan started recording 'Bringing It All Back Home'; and "Folsom Prison Blues" was recorded live at Folsom Prison, Today in Music History.

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