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Dylan bassist noticed the little things

"Saved" was co-written by Bob Dylan and his bass player during that period, Tim Drummond. Drummond died on Saturday at the age of 74.

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Anonymous 4 ends 30 years of making music with final album

Anonymous 4 ends 30 years of making music with final album

After more than 30 years of touring and 20 albums worth of music, the group's members are moving on to new projects.

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Daily Dillman releases new album

If you lived in the Twin Cities in the 1970s, you probably remember the Daisy Dillman band.

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Oldest member of Grand Ole Opry honored

Oldest member of Grand Ole Opry honored

There will be a public celebration Thursday at the Grand Ole Opry of the life of "Little" Jimmy Dickens, who died last week at the age of 94.

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Ramsey Lewis, Philip Bailey team up again for shows in Minneapolis

Ramsey Lewis, Philip Bailey team up again for shows in Minneapolis

The pair collaborated back in the 1970s on Lewis' "Sun Goddess" album and will perform tonight and Thursday at the Dakota Jazz Club.

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Beatles intentionally used feedback in No. 1 song

Beatles intentionally used feedback in No. 1 song

"I Feel Fine" was the sixth song by the Beatles to reach the top of the U.S. pop chart.

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40 years ago, 'The Wiz' retold the 'The Wizard of Oz'

"The Wiz" opened on Broadway 40 years ago today and won seven Tony Awards.

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Reimagined woman in Beatles song led to No. 1 hit

Reimagined woman in Beatles song led to No. 1 hit

Alan O'Day wrote "Angie Baby" with Cher in mind, but she wasn't recording at the time. So, the song was given to Helen Reddy.

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The year in Minnesota music

The year in Minnesota music

David Campbell, host of The Local Show on The Current, reviews the year in music in Minnesota with MPR's Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.

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Brandi Carlile to play sold-out Varsity shows

She will be performing tonight and tomorrow at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. Her new album, "The Firewatcher's Daughter," will be released in March.

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