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

Eddie Cochran signed with Liberty Records; 'Monster Mash' entered the singles charts; Marvin Gaye had an iconic No. 1 hit; Peter Gabriel released his fourth studio album; Bon Jovi went to No. 1 in a blaze of glory; Patsy Cline and Neko Case were born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands influenced by The Strokes would you like to hear?

Mitch Miller had a No. 1 single with a song written in 1853; Ringo returned to the Beatles after a little time off; Fats Domino was rescued from post-Katrina New Orleans; Donovan went to No. 1 with a song that became one of the first examples of psychedelia; and Weezer played the State Fair in 2011 and in 2016, Today in Music History.

For today’s 5:30 Root Beer Break, what songs that reference Minnesota would you like to hear?

The Doors recorded their first demos; Bjork slept through a house break-in; the Rolling Stones recorded their cover of a Willie Dixon song; and two alternative-rock icons performed at the Minnesota State Fair, Today in Music History.

For today’s 5:30 Root Beer Break, what songs related to floats or floating would you like to hear?

Jerry Reed passed away; Atlantic Records bought Ray Charles' contract; Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery auditioned for radio; U2 released their first record; Mick Jones left the Clash; Tina Turner had her first No. 1 hit; influential punk and new wave act Blondie signed to Chrysalis Records, and Barry Gibb was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 5:30 Root Beer Break, what songs that evoke the spirit of the fair would you like to hear?

Angels hit No. 1 with 'My Boyfriend's Back'; Elvis played the last of the only three shows he ever played outside the U.S.; George Harrison was found guilty of 'subconscious plagiarism'; Dire Straits topped the album charts; Gina Schock and Van the Man was born, Today in Music History.