Formed in 1975, Pere Ubu embodied the industrial decay and hardscrabble ethics of Cleveland. Thomas tied together the band's sound with uncompromising vocals that exuded steely menace and unfettered anguish.

Mumford & Sons enter The Chart Show Hall of Fame with the title track from their newly released album, Rushmere. This is the group’s first induction since 2015.

Bob Dylan gets $50 for session work; Del Shannon had a hit with 'Runaway'; New Order began recording their first album; David Bowie and Iman got married; Ray Charles' version of 'Georgia On My Mind' was proclaimed the state song of Georgia, and Bowie married Iman, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that you discovered on The Current would you like to hear?

The 893 Essential Songs of The Current: 2005 to Now celebrates the biggest songs played on The Current that were released in the past 20 years, as voted by you. Choose the top songs from 20 years of The Current.

The Minneapolis-based band released their latest record, GHOST FOX 2020, in March. They play the final show of their Berlin residency in Minneapolis on Sunday, April 27.

The 27th Annual Homegrown Music Festival, the biggest week-long music event in Minnesota launches Sunday in Duluth. Learn more here about Willem Dafoe Fan Club, the Langertsons, and Peat Boggs.

Wilco released 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'; The Rolling Stones released 'Sticky Fingers'; the Ramones released their debut album; David Gedge of the Wedding Present got some birthday presents; Roy Orbison was born; and Johnny Thunders of The New York Dolls passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention authors or writing would you like to hear?  

John Lennon took a new middle name; the Who performed “Tommy” at the Bolton Institute of Technology; the Blues Brothers made their debut; Peter Frampton comes alive at age 65; and Charles Mingus was born, today in music history.