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November 28, 2025

Elvis scored his third No.1 hit; Nirvana rallied against lip-syncing; R.E.M had their first top 10 hit with "The One I Love"; Randy Newman turns 80; and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy is 96, Today in Music History.

Nov. 28 in Music History: Happy birthday to Berry Gordy

Nov. 28 in Music History: Happy birthday to Berry Gordy

Nov 28, 2025

Elvis scored his third No.1 hit; Nirvana rallied against lip-syncing; R.E.M had their first top 10 hit with "The One I Love"; Randy Newman turns 80; and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy is 96, Today in Music History.

Nov. 27 in Music History: The Avalanches released 'Since I Left You'

Nov. 27 in Music History: The Avalanches released 'Since I Left You'

Nov 27, 2025

Mick Jagger didn't have fleas, Freddy Mercury was remembered, George Harrison stepped out with a triple album, and Lori Barbero was born, Today in Music History.

The Current's Time Machine Weekend 2025

The Current's Time Machine Weekend 2025

Nov 27, 2025

This holiday weekend, take a sonic journey across music history. Starting Wednesday morning at 5 and continuing all weekend long, it’s a Time Machine Weekend.

Nov. 26 in Music History: Blondie released 'Autoamerican'

Nov. 26 in Music History: Blondie released 'Autoamerican'

Nov 26, 2025

Tina Turner was born; Johnny Cash had his first hit, Miles David got married, and The Sex Pistols caused some anarchy Today in Music History.

Nov. 25 in Music History: Happy birthday to Tim Armstrong of Rancid

Nov. 25 in Music History: Happy birthday to Tim Armstrong of Rancid

Nov 25, 2025

The Who peaked at number nine; Nike Drake died at age 26, The Bodyguard opened nation-wide; and The Band made their final performance, "The Last Waltz".

Coffee Break: Carol Kaye

Coffee Break: Carol Kaye

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Nov 25, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that Carol Kaye played on would you like to hear?

Interview: Ingrid Michaelson talks about writing the music for the stage production of 'The Notebook'

Interview: Ingrid Michaelson talks about writing the music for the stage production of 'The Notebook'

Nilufer Arsala and Natalia Toledo • Nov 24, 2025

Nilufer Arsala of The Current’s Morning Show talked with singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson about writing the music for the Grammy-nominated stage adaptation of ‘The Notebook.’

Photos: Sarah McLachlan shares 'Better Broken' at Armory

Photos: Sarah McLachlan shares 'Better Broken' at Armory

Laura Buhman • Nov 24, 2025

The Canadian singer-songwriter brought her Better Broken Tour to Armory in Minneapolis on Sunday, Nov. 23.

Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff dies at 81

Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff dies at 81

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento • Nov 24, 2025

The musician and actor helped propel reggae into the international spotlight, thanks in part to his songs and starring role in the 1972 film The Harder They Come.

Nov. 24 in music history: Happy birthday to Terry Lewis

Nov. 24 in music history: Happy birthday to Terry Lewis

Nov 24, 2025

The Supremes had a big hit; The Undertones split up; The Simpsons released The Yellow Album; super producer Terry Lewis was born; and Queen frontman Freddie Mercury died Today in Music History.

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