Ringo made a TV movie, Studio 54 opened its door, Nirvana played an important gig, country legend George Jones died in Nashville, and Chris Mars was born, today in music history.

A Beastie Boy got community service; the Ramones made a film; Peter & Gordon topped the charts; Otis Spann and Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes passed away; and Ella Fitzgerald was born, today in music history.

Learn more about Homegrown Music Festival performers Obleek, Mud Puppies, and Lu Starr. Running Sunday, April 26, until Sunday, May 3, the festival spans across the two cities, throughout a multitude of venues, bars, and event spaces.

Filmmaker David Roth and musician David Moe visited The Current’s Morning Show to talk with host Nilufer Arsala about the docuseries ‘Minnesota Hardcore’ and the reunion show Minneapolis Hardcore Revival.

Bob Dylan received $50 for session work; Del Shannon had a hit with 'Runaway'; New Order began recording their first album; David Bowie and Iman got married; Ray Charles' version of 'Georgia On My Mind' was proclaimed the state song of Georgia; Bowie married Iman; and Bruce Hornsby and the Range released their debut album, Today in Music History.

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

Check out the Top 10 voted on The Chart Show this week.

Wilco released 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'; The Rolling Stones released 'Sticky Fingers'; the Ramones released their debut album; David Gedge of the Wedding Present got some birthday presents; Roy Orbison was born; and Johnny Thunders of The New York Dolls passed away, Today in Music History.

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

John Lennon took a new middle name; the Who performed “Tommy” at the Bolton Institute of Technology; the Blues Brothers made their debut; Charles Mingus, Glen Campbell and Peter Frampton were born; and Atmosphere released a big album, today in music history.