The British musician co-founded the rock band Supertramp, which spurred hits like "Give A Little Bit" and "The Logical Song" in the 1970s.

Sunday's VMAs were the first time the awards show has been broadcast on CBS in addition to MTV. The show recognized rising stars and longtime icons alike.

The rock group featuring singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney brought their No Rain, No Flowers tour to the Armory in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 6. English retro-rockers the Heavy Heavy opened up.

Eddie Cochran signed with Liberty Records; 'Monster Mash' entered the singles charts; Marvin Gaye had an iconic No. 1 hit; Peter Gabriel released his fourth studio album; Bon Jovi went to No. 1 in a blaze of glory; Patsy Cline and Neko Case were born, Today in Music History.

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

Chrissie Hynde was born; Led Zeppelin made their live debut as 'The New Yardbirds'; David Bowie and Mick Jagger were at No. 1; Michael Jackson reunited with The Jackson 5, and Keith Moon passed away, Today in Music History.

The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan was born; Eric Clapton helped out The Beatles; James Brown retired; Fleetwood Mac hit to the top of the charts for the first time; and Joan Jett sang an important anthem, Today in Music History.

The Virginia folk trio performed on Thursday, Sept. 4, at Thesis Beer Project in Rochester. The show was the latest event in The Current’s Happy Hours series.

This week’s Classic Americana feature highlights a prolific singer-songwriter who provides a song that’s perfect for the end of summer.

The Beatles topped the charts; RHCP picked a guitarist; R.E.M. swept the VMA's; and the one and only Freddie Mercury was born, Today in Music History.