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November 30, 2025

Simon & Garfunkel hosted their first TV special; Sly and the Family Stone were at No. 1 with 'Family Affair'; a block in NYC was renamed Joey Ramone Place; and Billy Idol was born, Today in Music History.

Nov. 30 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Billy Idol

Nov. 30 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Billy Idol

Nov 30, 2025

Simon & Garfunkel hosted their first TV special; Sly and the Family Stone were at No. 1 with 'Family Affair'; a block in NYC was renamed Joey Ramone Place; and Billy Idol was born, Today in Music History.

Nov. 29 in Music History: Remembering George Harrison

Nov. 29 in Music History: Remembering George Harrison

Nov 29, 2025

Tiny Tim died on stage in Minneapolis; Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was thought to be missing; John and Yoko's double album was released; and George Harrison passed away, 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.

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