Eyedea passed away; The legendary CBGB closed its doors; Little Richard made his first recordings for RCA; Sam Cooke's greatest hit was released; Grace Slick joined the Jefferson Airplane; CCR called it quits; and Bob Mould was born in Malone, N.Y., Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from albums shortlisted for the Mercury Prize would you like to hear?

Buddy Holly opened for Elvis Presley; Keith Richards got in some trouble in France; ABBA played their first concert in North America; R.E.M. had a 'Monster' of an album; Madonna was asked not to text during movies; and Radiohead had a major album hit, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are considered cheesy would you like to hear?

The Everly Brothers had their first No. 1; Michael Jackson had his first solo No. 1 hit; Def Leppard broke sales records; Leonard Bernstein passed away; Cyndi Lauper releases a solo album, Eric Clapton got caught speeding; and musician, producer and professor Thomas Dolby was born in London, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what New Wave or Synth-pop songs would you like to hear?

Don Everly had to cancel a U.K. tour; Muse took legal action against Celine Dion; Ronald Isley owed back taxes; Ringo Starr finally called a halt to fan mail; and Paul Simon was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with Indigenous heritage would you like to hear?

John Prine was born; The Supremes met Ed Sullivan; "Monster Mash" got banned; and Elvis had a big hit with "Love Me Tender", Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what new(ish) dance tracks would you like to hear?