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March 03, 2025

Stone, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer who rose to fame in the late 1970s, was known for hits like "No More Rain" and "Wish I Didn't Miss You. She was killed in a road collision in Alabama on Saturday.

Angie Stone, soul singer who broke ground in hip-hop, dies at 63

Angie Stone, soul singer who broke ground in hip-hop, dies at 63

Kristin Wright • Mar 3, 2025

Stone, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer who rose to fame in the late 1970s, was known for hits like "No More Rain" and "Wish I Didn't Miss You. She was killed in a road collision in Alabama on Saturday.

Oscars 2025: The complete list of winners

Oscars 2025: The complete list of winners

Dhanika Pineda • Mar 3, 2025

Anora won five Academy Awards, including best picture. Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin won best supporting actress and actor. Flow and No Other Land won best animated feature film and best documentary.

March 2 in Music History: Remembering Lou Reed on his birthday

March 2 in Music History: Remembering Lou Reed on his birthday

Mar 2, 2025

Dusty Springfield passed away; Bo Diddley recorded his first single; the Four Seasons notched their third number-one hit; the compact disc was introduced; and Lou Reed was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.

David Johansen, who fronted the New York Dolls, dies at 75

David Johansen, who fronted the New York Dolls, dies at 75

Annie Zaleski • Mar 1, 2025

Johansen, a pioneer in punk music who found solo success under the moniker Buster Poindexter, died on Friday. His family announced last month that he had been in treatment for advanced stage cancer.

March 1 in Music History: Beck released 'Mellow Gold'

March 1 in Music History: Beck released 'Mellow Gold'

Mar 1, 2025

Gene Clark of The Byrds announced he was leaving the group due to his fear of flying, The Beatles started recording 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds', Janet Jackson opened her 'Rhythm Nation' world tour, Frank Smith from Air Supply died of pneumonia, Nirvana played their final show, and The Bodyguard won Album of the Year, Today in Music History.

Photos: Poliça and Papa Mbye kick it at First Avenue

Photos: Poliça and Papa Mbye kick it at First Avenue

Daniela Buvat • Feb 28, 2025

The Twin Cities-based acts performed for soccer and music fans alike at Minnesota United FC’s third annual Bangers-Only Ball, on Thursday, Feb. 27, at First Avenue.

Coffee Break: The BRIT Awards

Coffee Break: The BRIT Awards

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 28, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what 2025 BRIT Award-nominated artists would you like to hear?

Classic Americana: J.B. Lenoir

Classic Americana: J.B. Lenoir

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Feb 28, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick this week celebrates Chicago-based bluesman J.B. Lenoir, an artist who spoke out for Civil Rights in his songs.

Feb. 28 In Music History: Mike Watt released debut solo album, 'Ball-Hog or Tugboat?'

Feb. 28 In Music History: Mike Watt released debut solo album, 'Ball-Hog or Tugboat?'

Feb 28, 2025

Thin Lizzy's guitarist collapsed; Ray Charles was attacked by a member of his audience; "Brimful of Asha" was No. 1 in the U.K.; 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' hit the top of the charts, and 'Jagged Little Pill' won Album of the Year Today in Music History.

Twin Cities musicians remember legendary bassist Heath Henjum

Twin Cities musicians remember legendary bassist Heath Henjum

Reed Fischer • Feb 27, 2025

Heath Henjum, a steadfast member of several Twin Cities rock groups, has died. Over the past three decades, he played with the Hopefuls, the Beatifics, Vicious Vicious, Little Man, and several other groups.

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