The namesake of radio-rock band Van Halen dazzled a generation of guitar fans with his histrionic solos and trademark finger tapping.

Jade spoke to Ondara about how growing up in Kenya influences his view of America today, how Carl Sagan has inspired him, and what he'll be working on this fall.

Almost 40 years ago, D.C. rockers Bad Brains played First Avenue with two Minnesotan openers: Sweet Taste of Afrika and Husker Du. In this episode of 'The Current Rewind,' we tease out the complicated relationship between the three bands on the bill, their genres, and their identities.

Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe of Lucius check in with The Current's Jill Riley to talk about what they've been up to during the pandemic so far. They also share some memories of performing in the rotunda of the Minnesota State Capitol building back in 2017.

October 6 is German-American Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are in German, from Germany, or from bands or artists that have a connection to Germany?

Larry Junstrom passed away; George Harrison had his first A-side with the Beatles; Australia lost its King of Rock n Roll, Johnny O'Keefe; Bob Dylan had his 12th Top-40 hit; Tommy Stinson was born; and Cher topped the singles chart, Today in Music History.

The move lets stand a previous ruling that the gargantuan rock band did not steal the opening instrumental of 'Stairway to Heaven' from another band, Spirit.

A surprise Ed Ackerson tribute album features 25 covers by national and local artists - with more to come.

This morning we've been having a blast bringing you Live Current 16 track by track. It's our Album of the Week, and it's available as a thank you gift if you support The Current today. And since we've been having so much fun playing Live Current 16 songs for you this morning, for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Live Currents past?

Each year, The Current reflects on the live music we've been able to create together - either in our studios or around the Twin Cities - and carefully curates some of those sonic memories into one sweet package as an expression of our gratitude to you, our members.