Mayall is credited with helping develop the English take on urban, Chicago-style rhythm and blues that played an important role in the blues revival of the late 1960s.

The 2024 Lutsong Music Festival took place July 18-21 in Lutsen, Minnesota. The third annual running of the fest at Caribou Highlands and North Shore Winery.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a retro-cool or throwback sound would you like to hear?

Neil Young and his high school friends recorded their first single; Frank Sinatra had a No. 1 album; Barry Manilow 'made it' to the top of the singles chart; the Police kicked off a massive world tour, and Amy Winehouse passed away, Today in Music History.

Fakir died Monday of heart failure at his home in Detroit, according to a family spokesperson, with his wife and other loved ones by his side.

At the 18th edition of the preeminent Chicago music festival, both new and returning acts attracted crowds of indie fans to Union Park. Brittany Howard, Wednesday, Hotline TNT, De La Soul, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Jessie Ware also performed 

Featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, and many more, Minnesota Yacht Club Festival 2024 took place at Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about being on a team or teamwork would you like to hear?

Three members of the Rolling Stones were fined after being caught short; Elvis Costello released his debut album; Johnny Cash hit No. 1 in the album charts posthumously; George Clinton was born; and Prince had a hit album based on a superhero, Today in Music History.

Multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer MMYYKK performed at Carbon Sound Presents: Minnesota Music Month showcase in April, featuring Reiki, XINA and Zora.