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July 23, 2025

Neil Young and his high school friends recorded their first single; Frank Sinatra had a No. 1 album; Barry Manilow 'made it' to the top of the singles chart; the Police kicked off a massive world tour, Amy Winehouse passed away; Alison Krauss and Martin Gore were born, Today in Music History.

July 23 in Music History: Happy birthday to Martin Gore of Depeche Mode

July 23 in Music History: Happy birthday to Martin Gore of Depeche Mode

Jul 23, 2025

Neil Young and his high school friends recorded their first single; Frank Sinatra had a No. 1 album; Barry Manilow 'made it' to the top of the singles chart; the Police kicked off a massive world tour, Amy Winehouse passed away; Alison Krauss and Martin Gore were born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: National Ice Cream Month

Coffee Break: National Ice Cream Month

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 23, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to ice cream would you like to hear?

Beach Weather play an acoustic set in The Current studio

Mac Wilson • Jul 23, 2025

The Boston-area outfit played a selection of songs from their two albums.

Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal icon, dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal icon, dies at 76

Andrew Flanagan and Andrew Limbong • Jul 22, 2025

Known as the "Prince of Darkness," the lead singer of the massively influential rock band Black Sabbath, Osbourne reached another generation via the MTV reality show The Osbournes in the early 2000s.

Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

Associated Press • Jul 22, 2025

The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died.

Photos: Green Day bring triumphant energy to Minnesota Yacht Club day three

Photos: Green Day bring triumphant energy to Minnesota Yacht Club day three

Juliet Farmer • Jul 22, 2025

Minnesota Yacht Club was arguably Minnesota’s biggest weekend of live popular music with three packed days of entertainment at St. Paul’s Harriet Island. The music festival, which took place on two stages near the Mississippi River, is in its second year.

Nur-D performs tracks from forthcoming album, 'Chunkadelic,' live at The Current

Jul 22, 2025

On a visit to The Current studio, Nur-D and DJ Hayes offered a preview of Nur-D’s album that releases Wednesday, July 23.

July 22 in Music History: Happy birthday to Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls

July 22 in Music History: Happy birthday to Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls

Jul 22, 2025

Three members of the Rolling Stones were fined after being caught short; Elvis Costello released his debut album; Johnny Cash hit No. 1 in the album charts posthumously; George Clinton was born; and Prince had a hit album based on a superhero, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Skateboarding

Coffee Break: Skateboarding

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 22, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are perfect for skateboarding would you like to hear?

Photos: Weezer and Remi Wolf among highlights for Minnesota Yacht Club day two

Photos: Weezer and Remi Wolf among highlights for Minnesota Yacht Club day two

Sara Fish • Jul 21, 2025

Minnesota Yacht Club was arguably Minnesota’s biggest weekend of live popular music with three packed days of entertainment at St. Paul’s Harriet Island. The music festival, which took place on two stages near the Mississippi River, is in its second year.

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