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March 10, 2025

Singer-songwriter David Rawlings talks about a guitar he found in a friend’s basement and located an incredibly rare item to trade for it.

The Current's Guitar Collection: David Rawlings, 1935 Epiphone Olympic

Luke Taylor, Evan Clark and Josh Sauvageau • Mar 10, 2025

Singer-songwriter David Rawlings talks about a guitar he found in a friend’s basement and located an incredibly rare item to trade for it.

March 10 in Music History: Happy birthday to Gary Louris

March 10 in Music History: Happy birthday to Gary Louris

Mar 10, 2025

The Sex Pistols inked a six-day contract; Pearl Jam's bassist and drummer celebrate birthdays; Simon and Garfunkel recorded 'The Sound of Silence'; Pink Floyd released 'Dark Side of the Moon'; and Edie Brickell was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Take a Nap

Coffee Break: Take a Nap

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 10, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about napping or sleep would you like to hear?

March 9 in Music History: Wilco released 'Summerteeth'

March 9 in Music History: Wilco released 'Summerteeth'

Mar 9, 2025

Black Sabbath made their debut; REO Speedwagon had a No. 1 hit; U2 released 'The Joshua Tree'; The Clash had their only No. 1 U.K. hit with 'Should I Stay or Should I Go'; and Carole King was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Today in Music History.

March 8 in Music History: Sasami's self-titled debut was released

March 8 in Music History: Sasami's self-titled debut was released

Mar 8, 2025

The Small Faces broke up, Micky Dolenz was born, David Bowie made his TV debut, and Diana Ross emerged as a live act for the first time, Today in Music History.

D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone!, has died at 64

D'Wayne Wiggins, founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Tone!, has died at 64

The Associated Press • Mar 8, 2025

Wiggins died Friday morning after battling bladder cancer for over the past year, according to a statement released by his family on social media.

Dolly Parton pays homage to late husband Carl Dean with 'If You Hadn't Been There'

Dolly Parton pays homage to late husband Carl Dean with 'If You Hadn't Been There'

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Mar 7, 2025

Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, died on Monday. On Friday at midnight, Parton released the song "If You Hadn't Been There" in his memory.

The Current's 10 musicians to watch at SXSW 2025

The Current's 10 musicians to watch at SXSW 2025

Reed Fischer • Mar 7, 2025

The South by Southwest Music Festival is a yearly music discovery hub. Held March 10-15, 2025, in Austin, Texas, the fest will showcase up-and-coming acts from around the world. Here are 10 artists to watch this year.

Classic Americana: Townes Van Zandt

Classic Americana: Townes Van Zandt

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Mar 7, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick this week celebrates Townes Van Zandt, a singer-songwriter most often associated with Texas, but who graduated from high school in Minnesota.

March 7 in Music History: David Bowie released 'Young Americans'

March 7 in Music History: David Bowie released 'Young Americans'

Mar 7, 2025

Plus: 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' hit No. 1; "Dueling Banjos" got a gold record; David Bowie released his ninth studio album 'Young Americans'; George Michael was voted the sexiest musician; and Ernie Isley was born, Today in Music History.

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