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December 06, 2023

Laine joined Ray Thomas and Mike Pinder to form the Moody Blues and sang lead on the group's first hit, "Go Now." His death comes 50 years after the release of McCartney's Band on the Run album.

Denny Laine, co-founder of the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dies at 79

Denny Laine, co-founder of the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dies at 79

The Associated Press • Dec 6, 2023

Laine joined Ray Thomas and Mike Pinder to form the Moody Blues and sang lead on the group's first hit, "Go Now." His death comes 50 years after the release of McCartney's Band on the Run album.

'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' goes to No. 1 — after 65 years

'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' goes to No. 1 — after 65 years

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Dec 5, 2023

Move over, Mariah Carey: Brenda Lee's reliable holiday hit, first released during the Eisenhower administration, is the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 — for the first time ever.

10 Minnesota artists to keep us warm this December

10 Minnesota artists to keep us warm this December

Diane, Anna Devine, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Dec 5, 2023

New music from Toussaint Morrison, Humbird, Chatham Rise, Remo Drive, and more.

Interview: John Munson chats about Semisonic's new record

Interview: John Munson chats about Semisonic's new record

Diane • Dec 5, 2023

The band’s longtime bassist discusses their first full-length record in 20-plus years, ‘Little Bit of Sun.’

Top 89 of 2023: Jill Riley's top 10 songs

Top 89 of 2023: Jill Riley's top 10 songs

Jill Riley • Dec 5, 2023

The Morning Show host Jill Riley shares her favorite songs of 2023. 

Coffee Break: Your favorite songs of 2023

Coffee Break: Your favorite songs of 2023

Jill Riley • Dec 5, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which of your favorite songs from 2023 do you want to hear?

Top Twin Cities music residencies for winter 2023-24

Top Twin Cities music residencies for winter 2023-24

Erik Thompson • Dec 4, 2023

We went through the upcoming concert calendar and selected some music residencies to inspire you to leave the warmth of your home and venture out to the club.

Coffee Break: Mythical beings

Coffee Break: Mythical beings

Jill Riley • Dec 4, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by bands named after mythical creatures — or songs about such creatures — do you want to hear?

Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal and others celebrated at Kennedy Center Honors

Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal and others celebrated at Kennedy Center Honors

Elizabeth Blair • Dec 4, 2023

Billy Crystal, Dionne Warwick, Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Renée Fleming and Queen Latifah were given the star treatment as they received their Kennedy Center Honors.

Album of the Week: Peter Gabriel, 'i/o'

Album of the Week: Peter Gabriel, 'i/o'

Mac Wilson • Dec 4, 2023

Our Album of the Week is i/o by Peter Gabriel.  

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