The Current Music Blog: May 4, 2009 Archive

Today In Music History: They Climbed Aboard Their Starship And Headed For The Skies

Posted at 7:20 AM on May 4, 2009 by Steve Seel

Birthdays:

Mick Mars (real name Bob Deal) of Motley Crue is 58.
Jackie Jackson (The Jackson Five) is 58.
Mike Dirnt (bass, Green Day) is 37.
Lance Bass (*NSYNC) is 30.

1956 - Gene Vincent and The Blue Caps recorded 'Be Bop A Lula.' The track was written three days before the session.
1967 - The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared on UK TV's Top Of The Pops'.
1974 - Abba were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Waterloo', the groups first of nine UK No.1 singles.
1978 - 'Night Fever' the theme from the film 'Saturday Night Fever' by The Bee Gees was at No.1 on the UK singles chart. The groups third No.1.

1973 - Led Zeppelin opened their 1973 North American tour, which was billed as the 'biggest and most profitable rock & roll tour in the history of the United States'. The group would gross over $3 million from the dates, flying between gigs in 'The Starship' a Boeing 720 passenger jet, complete with bar, shower room, TV and video in a 30' lounge and a white fur bedroom. This morning, we decided to fly to California aboard the Starship ...

A Devine return to The Twin Cities!

Posted at 9:40 AM on May 4, 2009 by Barb Abney

You may recall that Kevin Devine dropped by The Current for an in- studio performance/interview a couple of years ago. He'll be returning to town for a gig at The Triple Rock Social Club on May 28th. To get you ready, we're giving you the The tune "I Could Be With Anyone" for free today our Song Of The Day podcast. It's the first single from his recently released album, Brother's Blood.
If you're a new subscriber, you will also grab new songs from Chooglin, Say Hi, Camera Obscura and Junior Boys.

A motivational set!

Posted at 12:08 PM on May 4, 2009 by Barb Abney

Desiree Larson from Minneapolis picked today's My 3 Songs set because..."They keep me motivated at work everyday even when I'm buried under a mountain of papers!"

Atmosphere - "Modern Man's Hustle"
Raphael Saadiq - "100 Yard Dash"
Metric - "Ending Start" (In-studio performance)

Make your "My 3 Songs" requests here.