Gladys Knight was born; The Dark Side of the Moon eclipsed both in the U.K. and the U.S.; Depeche Mode's singer had surgery; and Ike and Tina Turner send Phil Spector into seclusion, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with shows in Minnesota this summer would you like to hear?

Buddy Holly and the Crickets released their first record and only single to make it to No. 1; The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan is released; and Andre 3000 of Outkast and Siouxsie Sioux were born, today in music history.

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

The original "Twist and Shout" by the Isley Brothers was released; The Beatles recorded "Yellow Submarine" at Abbey Road studios in London; John and Yoko began an eight-day "bed-in" to promote world peace; and Lauryn Hill was born, today in music history.

The Grateful Dead performed their first concert outside of North America; Smashing Pumpkins called it quits; Noel Gallagher walked out on Oasis; the Beatles invented the music video; and Steve Lacy was born, today in music history.

Jerry Lee Lewis started an ill-fated U.K. tour; Paul McCartney had a 'silly' song go to No. 1; the Boss set a record for number of consecutive concerts at a single arena; and the Rolling Stones had an album that stuck at No. 1 for four weeks, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs to cheer on the Minnesota Frost would you like to hear?

Kevin Shields was born; Stevie Wonder recorded his second album; Dusty Springfield released a song that would be a hit; Elton John toured the Soviet Union; Joe Strummer got arrested in Germany; and Adele rolled to the top of the singles charts, Today in Music History.

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