Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Alex's new memoir is Brothers.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to (all kinds of!) cats would you like to hear?

Neil Diamond got a Gold Record; Dolly and Kenny sang of islands in the stream; the Stone Roses split up; U2 performed on Letterman; 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' broke chart records; and Frankie Goes to Hollywood released their debut album, Today in Music History.

Singer-songwriter Pete Yorn visited the intimate listening room in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood to perform a set of songs from across his discography.

Rogers brought The Don’t Forget Me Tour Part II to Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday, Oct. 25. Ryan Beatty was the opening act.

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

The esteemed singer-songwriter, performer, actor and activist checks in with The Current’s Zach McCormick ahead of her upcoming visit to Minneapolis.

Buddy Holly made his last major TV appearance; the first night of the T.A.M.I. show took place; Bill Berry retired from R.E.M.; the Sex Pistols' one and only studio album was released in the U.S.; Janet Jackson's Minneapolis-produced 'Rhythm Nation 1814' hit No. 1 in the album charts; and Jamie xx was born, Today in Music History.

This year’s release marks de Vitry’s fourth release as an artist performing under her own name.

Ben E. King recorded his first solo tracks; Peter Paul & Mary held down two spots in the album charts; Bruce Springsteen appeared on the covers of two major news magazines; U2's 'Rattle & Hum' premiered in Dublin, and Lou Reed passed away, Today in Music History.