The Boss brought the full weight of the E Street Band — and the full weight of the moment — to a three-hour set.

Modest Mouse were No. 1 on the album charts; David Bowie released his first single; the Troggs recorded “Wild Thing”; John and Yoko pulled an April Fool’s joke; the Buzzcocks made their live debut; David Lee Roth jumped from Van Halen; and Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne passed away, Today in Music History.

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Melissa Etheridge spoke with host Jill Riley on her new album Rise, her upcoming tour with Wynonna Judd, and working with Shooter Jennings.

Tuesday, March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating individuals who are transgender or nonbinary, as well as raising awareness of the discrimination they face. Join The Current on Tuesday as we spotlight essential transgender artists.

RCA Victor introduced the 45 rpm single record; Chuck Berry released "Johnny B. Goode"; an AC/DC guitarist celebrates his birthday; and Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire, Today in Music History.

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

Lesley Gore recorded a breakthrough hit; the photo session for The Beatles' “Sgt. Pepper” album took place; R.E.M. began recording a big album; and Tracy Chapman was born, today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with bird sounds in them would you like to hear?

The star-studded event at First Avenue in Minneapolis celebrated the Suicide Commandos' catalog and the band's influence on the Minnesota music scene.