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February 11, 2021

The wide-ranging keyboardist, composer and bandleader died on Feb. 9 of cancer. One of the fathers of jazz fusion, his work spanned from acoustic jazz to his own interpretations of Mozart.

Chick Corea, jazz fusion pioneer, has died of cancer at 79

Chick Corea, jazz fusion pioneer, has died of cancer at 79

Anastasia Tsioulcas and Nate Chinen • Feb 11, 2021

The wide-ranging keyboardist, composer and bandleader died on Feb. 9 of cancer. One of the fathers of jazz fusion, his work spanned from acoustic jazz to his own interpretations of Mozart.

Taylor Swift announces remake of 'Fearless,' due in April

Taylor Swift announces remake of 'Fearless,' due in April

Stephen Thompson • Feb 11, 2021

The pop star's struggle to regain control of her master recordings has been long fought and documented. Swift continues with an announcement of the first rerecorded album, 'Fearless.'

Coffee Break: Rock Hall Nominees part 2

Coffee Break: Rock Hall Nominees part 2

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 11, 2021

The 2021 class of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominees were announced yesterday, and we were able to hit a bunch of them for yesterday's Coffee Break. Who did we miss? Let us know for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'The Big Life of Little Richard'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'The Big Life of Little Richard'

Jay Gabler • Feb 11, 2021

Mark Ribowsky's new biography offers a concise summary of the life and career of a man who will forever resist being summarized.

The Chart Show: Remi Wolf Says Hello

The Chart Show: Remi Wolf Says Hello

Feb 11, 2021

Newcomer Remi Wolf debuts at #18 ahead of Kings of Leon, and Jack Antonoff's recording project, Bleachers, starts at #17 with his single featuring The Boss.

Listen to Looch: a can't-miss documentary about Bob Marley

Listen to Looch: a can't-miss documentary about Bob Marley

Mary Lucia • Feb 10, 2021

A documentary considered the definitive life story of reggae icon is now available on Showtime and other platforms. 'It is so amazing,' Mary Lucia says. 'It's such an interesting look at somebody who was so much more than just a musician or the most famous musician to come from Jamaica.'

Coffee Break: Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees

Coffee Break: Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees

Feb 10, 2021

The 2021 class of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominees were announced this morning, and includes a second nomination for Carole King, whose album 'Tapestry' was released fifty years ago today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, which nominees from the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame would you like to hear?

Chaka Khan, Carole King, Foo Fighters, Dionne Warwick, the Go-Go's, JAY-Z and Kate Bush are among this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Chaka Khan, Carole King, Foo Fighters, Dionne Warwick, the Go-Go's, JAY-Z and Kate Bush are among this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Luke Taylor • Feb 10, 2021

The 36th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to take place this autumn in Cleveland, Ohio. Fans can vote for their favorites now till April 30.

Coffee Break: Girl groups for Mary Wilson

Coffee Break: Girl groups for Mary Wilson

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Feb 9, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from girl groups would you like to hear?

Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, dies at 76

Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, dies at 76

Jaclyn Diaz • Feb 9, 2021

The Supremes were Motown's most successful group in the 1960s, reaching 12 number one hits.

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