For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that remind you of your best friend would you like to hear?

Rage Against The Machine went No. 1 with 'Evil Empire'; Richard Butler was born; Elvis Presley's televised gyrations caused a stir; Roy Oribson went to No. 1 with 'Running Scared'; Paul McCartney released an album with a side of coffee; Bob Dylan graduated from Hibbing High School; U2 performed and recorded at Red Rocks; Mt. Joy released their second album, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what is your favorite Prince sing-along jam?

MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger spoke with Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show about the new album I’m People, and his upcoming performance at The Current’s Happy Hour series at Surly Brewing Co.

Capitol Records was founded; the Monkees won an Emmy; the Stones earned royalties in Russia; Springsteen released 'Born in the U.S.A.'; and Elvis topped three charts simultaneously with 'Heartbreak Hotel', Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who use a nickname would you like to hear?

Ian Hunter was born; Elvis Presley graduated from high school; Aretha Franklin got big respect on the singles chart; Fine Young Cannibals had the No. 1 album in the U.S.; and Curtis Mayfield was born, today in music history.

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

Charlie Watts was born; Ray Charles had a No. 1 hit with a country ballad; the Stones made their U.S. television debut; Macca held two No. 1 chart positions; Prince played his first U.K. gig; Donna Summer started a three-week run at No. 1 with "Hot Stuff," Today in Music History.

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