July 27, 2025The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs. Save This Story
Tom Lehrer, influential musical satirist, dies at 97Art Silverman and Neda Ulaby • Jul 27, 2025The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.
July 27 in Music History: New York Dolls released their self-titled debut Jul 27, 2025Bobby Day passed away; The film 'Purple Rain' was released; Juliana Hatfield was born; Cass Elliot released her first solo single; John Denver got his second No. 1 hit; 'Men in Black' soundtrack was a bestseller; Pete Yorn and the late Soul Asylum bassist Karl Mueller was born, Today in Music History.
July 26 in Music History: Happy birthday, Iron & Wine's Sam Beam Jul 26, 2025Jimi Hendrix played for his hometown for the last time; The Jackson 5 got signed; Mick Jagger was born; and Mary Wells passed away, Today in Music History.
Photos: The Twins of Franklin bring dulcet harmonies to Sociable Cider WerksJuliet Farmer • Jul 25, 2025The local duo of Becky Shaheen and Laura Lou performed at the northeast Minneapolis cidery’s patio on Thursday, July 24.
July 25 in Music History: Bob Dylan went electric at Newport Folk Festival Jul 25, 2025Beastie Boys released 'Paul's Boutique'; Thurston Moore was born; Bob Dylan disappointed fans by plugging in; The Beatles recorded the first take of a George Harrison tune; and Neil Young joins Crosby, Stills and Nash, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: Aquatennial Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 25, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break what songs about water would you like to hear?
Chuck Mangione, whose jazz horn warmed up the pop charts, has diedJeff Lunden • Jul 24, 2025With his beard, long hair and brown felt fedora, the jazz flugelhorn player and composer cut an unforgettable figure in American culture.
The Chart Show: Caamp "Let Things Go" to the Hall of Fame at No. 1 Jul 24, 2025Caamp reach the Chart Show Hall of Fame for the first time and end a 10-week run at No. 1 with “Let Things Go.” The Beaches and Lana Del Rey also reach Hall of Fame status.
July 24 in Music History: Taylor Swift released 'folklore' Jul 24, 2025Jennifer Lopez was born; Survivor topped the charts with 'Eye of the Tiger'; 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' the film opened; The Stones had a spot of bother in Blackpool; U2 and UB40 topped the album and singles charts, respectively, in 1993; and the Beatles met the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Today in Music History.
Coffee Break: Ozzy Osbourne Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jul 24, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Ozzy Osbourne or Black Sabbath songs would you like to hear?
