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April 02, 2025

Marvin Gaye was born; The Beach Boys recorded a single that got around; Fleetwood Mac had a No. 1 album; Nirvana recorded in Wisconsin; and Edwin Starr passed away, Today in Music History.

April 2 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Emmylou Harris

April 2 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Emmylou Harris

Apr 2, 2025

Marvin Gaye was born; The Beach Boys recorded a single that got around; Fleetwood Mac had a No. 1 album; Nirvana recorded in Wisconsin; and Edwin Starr passed away, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Dynamic Duos

Coffee Break: Dynamic Duos

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 2, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from musical partners would you like to hear?

Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' star with an intense approach, dies at 65

The Associated Press • Apr 2, 2025

Val Kilmer died from pneumonia. He had recovered after a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis that required two tracheotomies.

Photos: Big Ears Festival features eclectic lineup

Photos: Big Ears Festival features eclectic lineup

Apr 1, 2025

Alan Sparhawk, Sunny War, Phil Cook, Rufus Wainwright, Beth Gibbons and Wilco’s Nels Cline were among the performers at this four-day festival in Knoxville, Tennessee.

April 1 in Music History: Remembering Adam Schlesinger

April 1 in Music History: Remembering Adam Schlesinger

Apr 1, 2025

Modest Mouse were No. 1 on the album charts; David Bowie released his first single; the Troggs recorded “Wild Thing”; John and Yoko pulled an April Fool’s joke; the Buzzcocks made their live debut; David Lee Roth jumped from Van Halen; and Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne passed away, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Is it Over?

Coffee Break: Is it Over?

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 1, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with false endings would you like to hear?

International Transgender Day of Visibility: a playlist of essential artists

International Transgender Day of Visibility: a playlist of essential artists

Kendall Stewart • Mar 31, 2025

Monday, March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating individuals who are transgender or nonbinary, as well as raising awareness of the discrimination they face. Join The Current on Monday as we spotlight essential transgender artists.

March 31 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Herb Alpert

March 31 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Herb Alpert

Mar 31, 2025

RCA Victor introduced the 45 rpm single record; Chuck Berry released "Johnny B. Goode"; an AC/DC guitarist celebrates his birthday; and Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: The End is the Beginning

Coffee Break: The End is the Beginning

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 31, 2025

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

March 30 in Music History: Happy birthday, Tracy Chapman

March 30 in Music History: Happy birthday, Tracy Chapman

Mar 30, 2025

Lesley Gore recorded a breakthrough hit; the photo session for The Beatles' “Sgt. Pepper” album took place; R.E.M. began recording a big album; and Tracy Chapman was born, today in music history.

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