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September 10, 2020

The saxophonist and vocalist started the band in New Jersey in 1964 with his brother and five of their friends from school. Ronald Bell shaped some of the band's most iconic songs, including including 'Ladies' Night,' 'Jungle Boogie' and 'Celebration.'

Ronald Bell, co-founder of Kool & the Gang, has died at age 68

Ronald Bell, co-founder of Kool & the Gang, has died at age 68

Luke Taylor • Sep 10, 2020

The saxophonist and vocalist started the band in New Jersey in 1964 with his brother and five of their friends from school. Ronald Bell shaped some of the band's most iconic songs, including including 'Ladies' Night,' 'Jungle Boogie' and 'Celebration.'

Coffee Break: Fictional bands

Coffee Break: Fictional bands

Sean McPherson and Anna Weggel • Sep 10, 2020

Jay Gabler brought by his latest Rock & Roll Book Club pick this morning and it's Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell, about a fictional band from the 1960s. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear where a fictional band is mentioned?

Rock and Roll Book Club: In 'Utopia Avenue,' novelist David Mitchell imagines a band that never went around the bend

Rock and Roll Book Club: In 'Utopia Avenue,' novelist David Mitchell imagines a band that never went around the bend

Jay Gabler • Sep 10, 2020

In 'Utopia Avenue,' novelist David Mitchell - author of 'Cloud Atlas' - imagines a gentler, kinder experience for a band that emerges from the late '60s psychedelic scene in London.

Listen to a new song from Bruce Springsteen, 'Letter To You'

Listen to a new song from Bruce Springsteen, 'Letter To You'

Lauren Onkey • Sep 10, 2020

The song is the title track from Springsteen's next studio album with the E Street Band, releasing October 23.

Today in Music History: Nirvana released 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'

Today in Music History: Nirvana released 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'

Sep 10, 2020

'Sweet Child O' Mine' hit No. 1; Rod Steward recorded his first single; the Beatles hit No. 1 with 'Revolver'; 'Maniac' was No. 1 in the singles charts; and Nirvana released a song that took the charts by storm, Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Lockdown Lands Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Lockdown Lands Hall of Fame

Sep 10, 2020

Anderson Paak hit 10 weeks and landed Hall of Fame status with "Lockdown".

A final bow from Hal Willner, the producer with the golden Rolodex

A final bow from Hal Willner, the producer with the golden Rolodex

Allyson McCabe • Sep 9, 2020

The beloved producer's last project, created before his death in April from COVID-19, is a tribute to the songwriting of T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan. Willner's 'Angelheaded Hipster' is The Current's Album of the Week this week.

Listen to Looch: 'Mike Wallace Is Here'

Listen to Looch: 'Mike Wallace Is Here'

Mary Lucia • Sep 9, 2020

This week, Mary Lucia talks about a documentary that looks into the life of pioneering TV journalist Mike Wallace.

Coffee Break: Collabs

Coffee Break: Collabs

Sean McPherson and Anna Weggel • Sep 9, 2020

This morning, The Current is debuting a single from the new project Painted Shield featuring Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, Mason Jennings, former Pearl Jam drummer Matt Chamberlin and Seattle keyboardist and singer Brittany Davis.

West Bank pub Acadia goes up for sale

West Bank pub Acadia goes up for sale

Cecilia Johnson • Sep 9, 2020

The owners of Acadia, a restaurant/music venue in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, have announced their intent to “move on” and sell their business. The West Bank pub has had a bumpy 2020, temporarily closing several times due to COVID-19; the Minneapolis Uprising; and, in late June, a combination of construction and broken air conditioning.…

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