Buddy Holly made his last major TV appearance; the first night of the T.A.M.I. show took place; Bill Berry retired from R.E.M.; the Sex Pistols' one and only studio album was released in the U.S.; Janet Jackson's Minneapolis-produced 'Rhythm Nation 1814' hit No. 1 in the album charts; and Jamie xx was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that relate to the paranormal or supernatural would you like to hear?

Ben E. King recorded his first solo tracks; Peter Paul & Mary held down two spots in the album charts; Bruce Springsteen appeared on the covers of two major news magazines; U2's 'Rattle & Hum' premiered in Dublin, and Lou Reed passed away, Today in Music History.

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

Bobby Vee passed away; Michael Jackson hit the charts; James Brown recorded his legendary live album; and Smashing Pumpkins released 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness', Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the world of boygenius would you like to hear?

Weird Al was born; Maybelle Carter passed away; Dion cautioned everyone to keep away from 'Runaround Sue'; Stevie Wonder, age 12, recorded his first single for Motown; Nirvana played their first European show; Def Leppard played three continents in 24 hours; and Bob Dylan recorded 'The Times They Are A-Changin', Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered ear candy would you like to hear?

Shaggy was born, The Beach Boys' song 'Good Vibrations' entered the singles charts; the Supremes had the No. 1 album; Bob Dylan returned to Duluth for a gig after a near-30-year absence; and Pearl Jam played their very first gig 28 years ago, Today in Music History.

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