Vince Clarke was born, Jim Morrison and Brian Jones were both found dead, and Brian Wilson joined the Beach Boys on stage for the first time in years, Today in Music History.

Jimi Hendrix was honorably discharged from the army; Frank Sinatra had a No. 1 hit with 'Strangers in the Night'; David Bowie received his fourth Gold Record; Sony introduced the Walkman; and Ian Curtis's gravestone was stolen', Today in Music History.

Elvis sang 'Hound Dog' on TV; Bowie began filming his first starring film role; Debbie Harry and Dan Aykroyd were born; and the Band released their debut album, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are some of your favorite songs of 2026 (so far)?

Marvel Comics launched a title based on the band Kiss; Huey Lewis and the News hit No. 1 in the album charts with 'Sports'; guitar great Chet Atkins passed away; Buzzcocks released the second-shortest single of all time; and fans rushed the stage at a Pearl Jam concert, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what love song would you like to hear and why?

Dallas, Texas hip-hop collective Cure for Paranoia is the winner of 2026’s Tiny Desk Contest. Founder and lead vocalist Cameron McCloud talked with host Jill Riley about the process, their upcoming show in Minneapolis, and the Dallas music scene.

Elton John crashed a concert in Oakland, Calif.; Bruce Springsteen kicked off a 15-month tour (and filmed a music video) in St. Paul; and Little Eva was born, Today in Music History.

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

The U.S. version of 'A Hard Day's Night' was released; the Byrds hit No. 1 with a Bob Dylan cover; Elvis Presley played his final stage show; and Mick Jones of the Clash, Big Audio Dynamite and Carbon/Silicon turns 63, Today in Music History.