North Carolina rockers Wednesday reach the Hall of Fame for the first time.

Marvin Gaye was born; The Beach Boys recorded a single that got around; Fleetwood Mac had a No. 1 album; Nirvana recorded in Wisconsin; and Edwin Starr passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about rockets or space would you like to hear?

Tommy Barbarella, keyboardist and former member of the New Power Generation, talked with Jill Riley about the concert film Prince & the New Power Generation: Live at Glam Slam, premiering on the closing night of the 45th annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.

The Current presents Johnny Blues Skies & the Dark Clouds at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul on September 27, 2026.

The Boss brought the full weight of the E Street Band — and the full weight of the moment — to a three-hour set.

Modest Mouse were No. 1 on the album charts; David Bowie released his first single; the Troggs recorded “Wild Thing”; John and Yoko pulled an April Fool’s joke; the Buzzcocks made their live debut; David Lee Roth jumped from Van Halen; and Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to fools would you like to hear?

Melissa Etheridge spoke with host Jill Riley on her new album Rise, her upcoming tour with Wynonna Judd, and working with Shooter Jennings.

RCA Victor introduced the 45 rpm single record; Chuck Berry released "Johnny B. Goode"; an AC/DC guitarist celebrates his birthday; and Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire, Today in Music History.