The late icon was honored with a three-song medley and raucous appreciation from the audience at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Ray Charles was born; Buddy Holly and the Crickets had a hit with 'That'll Be The Day'; a widely believed story about Paul McCartney was dead started in DeKalb, Ill.; Neil Young was honored at the Americana Awards in Nashville; and Bruce Springsteen was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what album title tracks would you like to hear?

Joan Jett was born, Elvis shipped out to his army post; the Springfields landed in the U.S. top 20; the Band released their self-titled album; Dylan's 'Hard Rain' went Gold; and the first Farm Aid concert was held, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that celebrate the colors of fall and fall foliage would you like to hear?

A year after pulling its music in protest, the duo is back on Spotify. For Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, that journey has been frustrating, eye-opening — and full of smaller victories.

A self-described "folkie to the bone," Giddens sings and plays banjo and fiddle in this interview. Her latest album, Hope Is the Thing with Feathers, takes its name from an Emily Dickinson poem.

Known for their impressive live shows, Bleachers brings the “Bleachers Forever” tour to Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 26, at The Armory. You can hear the anthemic, life-affirming pop-rockers live on The Current.

Bobby Vinton's 'Blue Velvet' topped the singles chart; Jeannie C. Riley had a hit with the country song 'Harper Valley PTA'; Barry White scored his one and only No. 1 single; Dire Straits had a video-powered hit song; and Liam Gallagher was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be ways to self-care would you like to hear?