Buzzcocks' Steve Diggle was born; The Mamas and the Papas had a big hit; the Stones released a double album; Reginald Dwight legally changed his name to something we all recognize; Terence Trent D'Arby got his wish for a No. 1 hit; and Steve Perry left Journey, Today in Music History.

Elton John released “Rocket Man”; Simon toured without Garfunkel; Led Zeppelin broke their own attendance record; Keith and Mick worked out the opening riff to one of rock music's most iconic songs; and Pearl Jam filed charges against Ticketmaster, today in music history.

Adele was born; Elvis walked down Lonely Street to the top of the charts; the Beatles released “Get Back”; Peaches and Herb had a No. 1 hit, and it felt so good; Cleveland was selected for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and Ian McCulloch of Echo and the Bunnymen was born, today in music history.

The first Grammy Awards were presented; Louis Armstrong had a chart-topper; ragtime music hit the top of the album charts; and MCA of the Beastie Boys passed away, today in music history.

Bob Dylan appeared on The Johnny Cash Show; The Stones released 'Brown Sugar'; the Carpenters performed in the White House; the man who immortalized the phrase 'who you gonna call?' was born; and a Minnesota man pretended to be David Gilmour at a hospital, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by artists you think should be on the list of Greatest Living American Songwriters would you like to hear?

Elvis got the whole cell block dancing; The Young Rascals were lovin' it; The Who's Keith Moon probably didn't earn any hotel points; Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen paired up for a big hit; and Justin Vernon was born, Today in Music History.

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

Willie Nelson was born; the King of Skiffle was born; Ringo sang about an 'Octopus's Garden'; Bruce Springsteen got collared for being a superfan; Jon Bon Jovi got married; Aretha Franklin released a defining hit; and Dusty Springfield's home was honored, today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what live versions of songs would you like to hear?