Bob Dylan received $50 for session work; Del Shannon had a hit with 'Runaway'; New Order began recording their first album; David Bowie and Iman got married; Ray Charles' version of 'Georgia On My Mind' was proclaimed the state song of Georgia; Bowie married Iman; and Bruce Hornsby and the Range released their debut album, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that contain screaming would you like to hear?

Check out the Top 10 voted on The Chart Show this week.

Wilco released 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'; The Rolling Stones released 'Sticky Fingers'; the Ramones released their debut album; David Gedge of the Wedding Present got some birthday presents; Roy Orbison was born; and Johnny Thunders of The New York Dolls passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that reference books would you like to hear?

John Lennon took a new middle name; the Who performed “Tommy” at the Bolton Institute of Technology; the Blues Brothers made their debut; Charles Mingus, Glen Campbell and Peter Frampton were born; and Atmosphere released a big album, today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to the planet or conservation would you like to hear?

Visual highlights from Agharta Records in St. Paul, the Electric Fetus in Minneapolis, the Record Spot in Minneapolis, Urban Lights in St. Paul, and Vyntage Vinyl in Red Wing.

The Current presents The Afghan Whigs 40th Anniversary Tour at Varsity Theater on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Elvis had another No. 1 hit; the Beatles wrapped recording on Sgt. Pepper; Sinead scored a hit on an incomparable Prince cover; Peter Buck raised hackles at high altitude; Nina Simone died; Robert Smith and Michael Franti were born; and we lost Prince, today in music history.