Smokey Robinson was the first male Motown act to score a No. 1 single; Liam Gallagher got in a kerfuffle Down Under; Sylvia Robinson was born; The Go-Go's went to No. 1 for six weeks; and Pearl Jam opened the floodgates with single "World Wide Suicide", Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to The Big Lebowski would you like to hear?

Elvis made his television debut; Barbra Streisand had her second No. 1 hit; Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' started a seven-week run at No. 1; R.E.M. cleaned up at the Rolling Stone Awards; Patsy Cline passed away; and Amanda Shires was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention the word guitar would you like to hear?

Barbara Martin of The Supremes passed away; Evan Dando was born; The first Grammy winners were announced; John Lennon got into a kerfuffle with comments made in the press; CBS released the Clash's debut album; and the Rolling Stones had a No. 1 hit with "Ruby Tuesday" Today in Music History.

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

Duffy released 'Rockferry'; Jim Fuller of The Surfaris died; Buffalo Springfield formed; the Animals angered some fans in Canada's capital city; the Foo Fighters made their debut; U2 got a street named after them in NY - albeit temporarily; and Harry Nilsson earned a Gold record, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists shortlisted for the Rock Hall this year would you like to hear?

One of the most influential groups in hip-hop honors its legacy and the late Trugoy the Dove with a set of classics and new material.

Dusty Springfield passed away; Bo Diddley recorded his first single; the Four Seasons notched their third number-one hit; the compact disc was introduced; and Lou Reed was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.