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.

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.

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

Paul Weller was born; the West Side Story soundtrack went No. 1; George Lucas' Star Wars debuted in theaters; and the Hollies recorded "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother," today in music history.

Jazz great Duke Ellington passed away; Freddie Mercury was honored via stamps; and Bob Dylan 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.

In honor of Bob Dylan's 85th birthday (Sunday, May 24), share your 10 favorite songs from his catalog by Monday, May 25, at midnight.

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.

The Twin Cities acoustic string band have been around since 2003, and their ninth studio album released in February 2026.

Check out the Top 10 voted on The Chart Show this week.