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July 8, 2019 11:25 AM

50 years since the Beatles released 'Here Comes the Sun'

As George Harrison said in the Beatles Anthology, "Here Comes the Sun was written at the time when Apple was getting like school, where we had to go and be businessmen."

by Phil Picardi

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July 5, 2019 10:37 AM

All-day music festival at Bayfront Park in Duluth on Saturday

Trampled By Turtles will be headlining an all-day concert Saturday at Bayfront Park in Duluth.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 3, 2019 10:21 AM

It's been 50 years since Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones died

July 3, 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the day that Brian Jones was pronounced dead. Jones founded the Rolling Stones, gave them their name and was their first business manager.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 27, 2019 10:15 AM

More artists learn their master recordings were destroyed in United Music Group fire

The long list of those affected includes names like Sheryl Crow, Ella Fitzgerald, Neil Young, and Janet Jackson.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 26, 2019 10:55 AM

35 years since Duran Duran's 'The Reflex' was No. 1 on the pop chart

There have been many theories over the years about what the song's lyrics actually mean.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 25, 2019 10:42 AM

Canadian rapper and songwriter SonReal performs at the Fine Line

His latest album, "The Aaron LP," is his most personal to date, and comes after the death of his father in 2016.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 24, 2019 10:08 AM

"Hot Stuff" tops charts 40 years ago

"Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer reached No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 40 years ago today. The disco classic features a solo by former Doobie Brothers guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 21, 2019 10:20 AM

Carrie Underwood faces allegations of copyright infringement in Sunday Night Football theme

Carrie Underwood performs tonight at Target Center in Minneapolis. The concert comes amid news this week that Underwood is being sued for copyright infringement over her song "Game On."

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 20, 2019 10:24 AM

The annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival starts Thursday in St. Paul

This year's headliners range from saxophone phenom Grace Kelly to renowned singer and Minnesota native Jose James.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 19, 2019 10:03 AM

Grammy-winning jazz singer Cecile McLorin Salvant comes to the Dakota

Salvant, who is not yet 30, has taken home three Grammys for her jazz singing.

by Cathy Wurzer

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