Judy Garland passed away; Billy Joel became the first rock artist to perform at Yankee Stadium; The Artist Formally Known As Prince announced he wanted to be known as Prince again; Cyndi Lauper was born; and Stevie Wonder entered the charts at age 13, Today in Music History.

Jimmy Page made his live debut with The Yardbirds; it was the Summer of Love; Little Richard received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; John Lee Hooker died; and Joey Molland was born, Today in Music History.

In January, The Current celebrated 20 years on-air, online and in the community with two nights of music at First Avenue. Watch full performances by Frank Black, Beach Bunny, Bad Bad Hats and she’s green.

The Seattle folk-rock group brought their Aperture Tour to the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Thursday, June 19. Openers for the night were Futurebirds and Minnesota native Anna Graves.

This week’s Classic Americana selection spotlights Leon Payne, an artists who enjoyed a No. 1 hit of his own, but was more successful at writing songs that became hits for others.

Lionel Richie was born; David Bowie recorded "Space Oddity"; Neil Diamond appeared on the 20th anniversary show of American Bandstand; Brian Wilson and Lionel Richie were born; and Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl" went Gold, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that celebrate or mention the sun do you want to hear?

Jason Isbell and Samia retire to the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week, while Wet Leg’s “Catch These Fists” reclaims the No. 1 spot.

Carole King continued a tapestry of hit singles; The Four Tops helped themselves to a No. 1 hit; the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' opened in London's West End; Prince began a string of 12 sold-out Wembley gigs; singer-songwriter Nick Drake was born; and Bob Dylan dropped his 39th album, Today in Music History.

The Canadian singer-songwriter visited Minneapolis for a special performance to play songs from his 2024 album, ‘Revelation.’