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October 20, 2025

Legendary musician Paul McCartney brought the Got Back Tour to Minneapolis on Friday, Oct. 17. The show at U.S. Bank Stadium brought out the biggest hits from his career with the Beatles, Wings, and the Quarrymen.

Photos: Paul McCartney's Got Back Tour hits at U.S. Bank Stadium

Photos: Paul McCartney's Got Back Tour hits at U.S. Bank Stadium

Laura Buhman • Oct 20, 2025

Legendary musician Paul McCartney brought the Got Back Tour to Minneapolis on Friday, Oct. 17. The show at U.S. Bank Stadium brought out the biggest hits from his career with the Beatles, Wings, and the Quarrymen.

Oct. 20 in Music History: Fatboy Slim released 'You've Come A Long Way, Baby'

Oct. 20 in Music History: Fatboy Slim released 'You've Come A Long Way, Baby'

Oct 20, 2025

Tom Petty was born; Elvis had a hit with a rework of an 1860s folk tune; 'Monster Mash' became a Halloween hit; the Police played their first live gig in America; and the Stones had their first No. 1 hit in the States with 'Angie', Today in Music History.

Getting thrilled? Geese play sold-out St. Paul show amid big national buzz

Getting thrilled? Geese play sold-out St. Paul show amid big national buzz

Reed Fischer • Oct 20, 2025

Before the ascendant New York indie-rock band played a single note, their Saturday performance at Amsterdam Bar and Hall was already riding serious hype. A review and photos from the night capture the band’s latest ambitious moment.

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Wanda Jackson

Coffee Break: Happy Birthday, Wanda Jackson

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 20, 2025

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

Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of Limp Bizkit, dies aged 48

Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of Limp Bizkit, dies aged 48

Chandelis Duster • Oct 19, 2025

"Sam Rivers wasn't just our bass player — he was pure magic. The pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound," Limp Bizkit said in a social media post Saturday.

Oct. 19 in Music History: Remembering Peter Tosh on his birthday

Oct. 19 in Music History: Remembering Peter Tosh on his birthday

Oct 19, 2025

Prince released 'Prince'; Bowie released 'Pin-Ups'; A-ha became the first Norwegian act to have a No. 1 U.S. single; Noel Gallagher played his first live gig with Oasis; Nirvana hit No. 1 with a live compilation album; Johnny Marr had an academic turn; and Peter Tosh was born, Today in Music History.

Oct. 18 in Music History: Caroline Polachek released "Pang"

Oct. 18 in Music History: Caroline Polachek released "Pang"

Oct 18, 2025

Chuck Berry was born; John Lennon appeared in a film without the other Beatles; Carl Perkins went on tour; and Adele appeared on SNL, Today in Music History.

Classic Americana: John Prine's (sort of) 'Illegal Smile'

Classic Americana: John Prine's (sort of) 'Illegal Smile'

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Oct 17, 2025

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we’re honoring, somewhat belatedly, the birthdate of the great John Prine and the release of his debut album.

Oct. 17 in Music History: Paul Simon released 'Still Crazy After All These Years'

Oct. 17 in Music History: Paul Simon released 'Still Crazy After All These Years'

Oct 17, 2025

Gord Downie passed away; Eminem was born; The Kinks were finally welcomed to the US; Sid and Nancy was released; and The Beatles appeared on British TV for the first time, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Roller Derby

Coffee Break: Roller Derby

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 17, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs to get pumped up for roller derby would you like to hear?

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