Glen Campbell passed away; Janis Joplin bought a headstone for Bessie Smith; Hank Williams, Jr. was in a life changing accident; Jerry Lee Lewis was asked to leave the stage; Dave Matthews Band made a stink in Chicago; and "Ringo for President" was released, Today in Music History.

Join The Current, and all of our friends at the MPR Booth at the Minnesota State Fair, Thursday, Aug. 27, through Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7).

Dez Dickerson was born; Elton John and Kiki Dee weren't breaking hearts with their hit single; The Quarrymen played an early gig at Liverpool's Cavern Club and were told to 'cut out the rock'; Herman's Hermits had a No. 1 in the U.S. charts; and the Bee Gees scored their very first U.S. No. 1 hit, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by bands with an animal in their name would you like to hear?

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

tofusmell, the project of musician Rae Chen, talked with host Jill Riley about his new album All My Time, moving from Florida to Winnipeg, and performing at The Current Happy Hour Series.

Whitney Houston signed a huge deal with Arista records; Chubby Checker taught America to do 'The Twist' on national television; the Beatles released 'Help!'; ABBA met anything but their Waterloo on the U.S. charts; Stevie Nicks released her first solo album; and Elliott Smith was born in Omaha, Neb., in 1969, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about giving or needing help would you like to hear?

New music by I Will Die In This Jean Jacket, and more.

The Oklahoma singer-songwriter visited our studio during a very busy summer of touring.