The surprise came when Flowers’ Thrasher Tour made its Twin Citites stop at the Palace Theatre.

Led Zeppelin displaced the Beatles from their seven-year hold on Melody Maker's best group title; Topper Headon was released from jail; Bob Dylan topped the album chart; and 'Rapper's Delight' was released, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with instruments or instrumentation that traditionally shows up in classical music would you like to hear?

Each year, the Americana Music Association honors distinguished members of the music community.

Ric Ocasek and Johnny Ramone passed away; Elvis topped the chart with 'Don't Be Cruel'; the proto-Beach Boys had their first recording session; the Ford Motor Company offered eight-track players in its cars; and Johnny Cash was buried, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what concerts are you excited for this fall and why?

Jet released 'Get Born'; Stevie Wonder topped the album chart for the second time; David Bowie won Video of the Year at the first MTV Video awards, and Amy Winehouse was born -- and later commemorated with a statue, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from female-fronted 90s alt-rock bands (or artists!) would you like to hear?

There is a lot of great live music coming up this fall in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here is a selection of big shows hitting our area stages.

Ahmet Ertegun began recording with Ray Charles; the Beatles needed no 'help' to the top of the album charts; the Jackson Five got their own cartoon on ABC; Peter Gabriel's 'Sledgehammer' video nailed the MTV awards; Mellencamp topped the charts; and Moby was born, Today in Music History.