Glen Campbell passed away; Janis Joplin bought a headstone for Bessie Smith; Hank Williams, Jr. was in a life changing accident; Jerry Lee Lewis was asked to leave the stage; Dave Matthews Band made a stink in Chicago; and "Ringo for President" was released, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists or bands from Ireland would you like to hear?

Dez Dickerson was born; Elton John and Kiki Dee weren't breaking hearts with their hit single; The Quarrymen played an early gig at Liverpool's Cavern Club and were told to 'cut out the rock'; Herman's Hermits had a No. 1 in the U.S. charts; and the Bee Gees scored their very first U.S. No. 1 hit, Today in Music History.

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

Whitney Houston signed a huge deal with Arista records; Chubby Checker taught America to do 'The Twist' on national television; the Beatles released 'Help!'; ABBA met anything but their Waterloo on the U.S. charts; Stevie Nicks released her first solo album; and Elliott Smith was born in Omaha, Neb., in 1969, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists or songs relating to Andy Warhol would you like to hear?

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that say “stop” or “go” would you like to hear?

Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg joins Nilufer Arsala to talk about her new documentary about the late singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, which opens in theaters this Friday.

Ringo's 'It Don't Come Easy' went Gold; Prince topped the album charts with 'Purple Rain'; Billboard introduced the Hot 100 singles chart; a Monkees fan stowed away with the band from Minneapolis to St. Louis; The Rolling Stones released a long-titled single; and Pink Floyd released their debut album, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists or bands who got their start in Birmingham, England, would you like to hear?