Today in Music History for Nov. 4: In 1740, English clergyman Augustus Toplady, who wrote the hymn "Rock of Ages," was born. In 1847, composer Felix Mendelssohn died at Leipzig at age 38.

The initial list of announced presenters and performers for the ceremony includes Beck, Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, Doja Cat, Elton John, Flea, Iggy Pop ... we talked to the grunge singer in 2015 ...