Joe Elliott and Chuck D were born; Beatles Monthly became a thing; Sonny and Cher got a show; the harmonica made a comeback; and MTV launched, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing Hinterland Music Festival this year would you like to hear?

Elvis got mobbed after a show; James Taylor had a No. 1 single with friend Carole King's song; Survivor had the No. 1 album with 'Eye of the Tiger'; Springsteen played his longest show ever; and Fatboy Slim was born, Today in Music History.

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

The Troggs had a big hit with 'Wild Thing'; Andy Gibb was record-buyers' everything with a hit single; Steve Winwood rolled with a late-80s chart topper; Billy Bragg helped spread goodwill and guitars to the incarcerated; and Kate Bush was born and so was Seth Avett, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feel like a hug would you like to hear?

Danger Mouse was born; Bob Dylan was injured in a motorbike accident; the Doors lit the singles chart on fire; Gilbert O'Sullivan was alone at the top of the charts; Michigan declared it Four Tops Day;and Cass Elliot passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what hot rod or car song would you like to hear?

Elvis Presley's first interview appeared in print; Moscow teens were pilfering pay-phone parts to make their own electric guitars; Mick Jagger made his acting debut; Natalie Merchant sang her last gig with 10,000 Maniacs; and Jerry Lee Lewis made his TV debut on The Steve Allen Show, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention authors or writers would you like to hear?