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May 07, 2020

It's been wonderful to see some of the artists who are opening themselves to the new virtual session experience. Solidifies the idea that artists who can perform and pull it off will still thrive in any situation.

The Chart Show: Being Virtually Live Is Important

The Chart Show: Being Virtually Live Is Important

Mark Wheat • May 7, 2020

It's been wonderful to see some of the artists who are opening themselves to the new virtual session experience. Solidifies the idea that artists who can perform and pull it off will still thrive in any situation.

Live Virtual Session: Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers swap tunes, share stories

Live Virtual Session: Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers swap tunes, share stories

Bill DeVille • May 6, 2020

Drive-By Truckers' Mike Cooley, at home in Birmingham, Ala., and Patterson Hood, at home in Portland, Ore., connected with The Current's Bill DeVille to talk about what they've been doing during quarantine and to take turns playing songs.

Music News: Beat the final boss for an encore? Get ready for more concerts in video games

Music News: Beat the final boss for an encore? Get ready for more concerts in video games

Jay Gabler • May 6, 2020

After the wild success of Travis Scott's Fortnite concert, get ready for more stars to play virtual shows in multi-player video games. Meanwhile, Arkansas is preparing to host a socially-distanced concert IRL, while fans staying in quarantine will be able to watch documentaries about Wilco and the Beastie Boys. Plus, Mick Jagger shows off his shelter-in-place recreation for charity.

Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider dies at 73

Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider dies at 73

Jay Gabler • May 6, 2020

Florian Schneider was a co-founder of Kraftwerk, the seminal electronic German rock band that helped infuse a sleek electronic sound into music of the '70s and '80s, performing live up through recent years in groundbreaking immersive audiovisual spectaculars that blended men and machine.

First Avenue owner Dayna Frank spearheads national effort to save independent music venues

First Avenue owner Dayna Frank spearheads national effort to save independent music venues

Sylvia Jennings • May 6, 2020

No one knows when exactly venues will reopen, but many have speculated that it could be many months or even over a year until we are able to safely gather in large crowds again. “It was estimated that 90% of independent venues and promoters could close if this goes more than six months,” said First…

Rock and Roll Book Club: Tori Amos's 'Resistance: A Songwriter's Story of Hope, Change, and Courage'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Tori Amos's 'Resistance: A Songwriter's Story of Hope, Change, and Courage'

Jay Gabler • May 6, 2020

'Resistance' means many things in the title of Tori Amos's new book about her songs and their inspirations.

Today in Music History: Elton John released "Rocket Man"

Today in Music History: Elton John released "Rocket Man"

May 6, 2020

Elton John released 'Rocket Man'; Simon toured without Garfunkel; Led Zeppelin broke their own attendance record; Keith and Mick worked out the opening riff to one of rock music's most iconic songs; and Pearl Jam filed charges against Ticketmaster, Today in Music History.

Rufus Wainwright on his new music, his favorite streaming TV, and why he might be getting a dog

Rufus Wainwright on his new music, his favorite streaming TV, and why he might be getting a dog

Caleb Brennan • May 5, 2020

Rufus Wainwright, whose career spans almost 25 years, was scheduled to release his 10th studio, 'Unfollow the Rules', before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. He has since delayed the release and opted to drop a few singles to tide fans over until the new July 10 release date. He discussed the parameters of his new record and much more in a recent interview with Mac Wilson.

Music News: Stranglers keyboardist Dave Greenfield dies of COVID-19

Music News: Stranglers keyboardist Dave Greenfield dies of COVID-19

Jay Gabler • May 5, 2020

Dave Greenfield, keyboardist in the Stranglers, has died of coronavirus at age 71. Also, catalog albums by artists like Fleetwood Mac and Mariah Carey are bumping back up the chart; a new baby for Grimes; a Prince guitar and other rock memorabilia go up for auction; and a little kid in pajamas may have written the song of the summer.

Today in Music History: Remembering Tammy Wynette on her birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Tammy Wynette on her birthday

May 5, 2020

Tammy Wynette was born; Elvis walked down Lonely Street to the top of the charts; the Beatles released 'Get Back'; Peaches and Herb had a No. 1 hit and it felt so good; Cleveland was selected for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; and Ian McCulloch of Echo and the Bunnymen was born Today in Music History.

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