Play2min 20secA very big day for Jerry Lee Lewis and his fansOctober 28, 2014 8:54 AMThe rock and roll legend releases a new album -- his third in a decade -- and the biography "Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story" today.
Play1min 50sec50 years ago, James Brown stole the T.A.M.I. ShowOctober 27, 2014 8:56 AMToday's Morning Edition music is from James Brown and the Famous Flames performing for a television special called Teenage Awards Music International or the T.A.M.I. Show.
Play1min 25secHow 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy' became a marching songOctober 23, 2014 9:08 AMToday's Morning Edition music is from 50 years ago today when "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," by the group Manfred Mann, was the No. 1 song on the pop charts. 'Stripes' gave it legs.
Play1min 21secFlaming Lips and 'Fwends' reinterpret a Beatles classicOctober 22, 2014 9:05 AMThe Flaming Lips have teamed up with an eclectic group of other musicians to re-interpret all the songs off the classic Beatles album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
Play1min 21secAt 73, singer-songwriter Neil Diamond releases his 32nd albumOctober 21, 2014 9:00 AMThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will embark on a tour to promote "Melody Road" in early 2015, including a stop in St. Paul on April 12.
Play2min 38secListen to Kamman interview one of the jazz greatsOctober 20, 2014 11:45 AMFor today's Morning Edition music, we are remembering the life of broadcast legend Leigh Kamman who died on Friday at the age of 92.
Play1min 19secDakota Jazz Club hosts vocalist Evingson for CD release concertOctober 17, 2014 8:58 AMToday's Morning Edition music features the latest record by jazz vocalist and Minneapolis native Connie Evingson.
Play1min 26secElvis did better on the Hayride than he did at the OpryOctober 16, 2014 8:59 AMAn appearance on the Louisiana Hayride provides redemption for a young Elvis Presley.
Play1min 30secDylan's handwritten lyrics from 1967 inspire today's musiciansOctober 15, 2014 9:08 AMToday's Morning Edition music features the song "Spanish Mary" which is one track from an upcoming album based on recently uncovered lyrics handwritten by Bob Dylan.
Play1min 20secVarsity Theater hosts Field Report, Communion tourOctober 14, 2014 8:57 AMToday's Morning Edition music features the Milwaukee-based Field Report with "Home (Leave the Lights On) — a song off their record Marigolden.