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February 08, 2025

Outkast won Album of the Year; 'TCB' by The Supremes with Temptations went to No. 1 on the U.S. album chart, Keith Knudsen, drummer for The Doobie Brothers died of chronic pneumonia, Queen released "Killer Queen", and R.E.M. held their first recording sessions, Today in Music History.

Feb. 8 in Music History: Happy birthday, Daft Punk's Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

Feb. 8 in Music History: Happy birthday, Daft Punk's Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo

Feb 8, 2025

Outkast won Album of the Year; 'TCB' by The Supremes with Temptations went to No. 1 on the U.S. album chart, Keith Knudsen, drummer for The Doobie Brothers died of chronic pneumonia, Queen released "Killer Queen", and R.E.M. held their first recording sessions, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Los Angeles

Coffee Break: Los Angeles

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 7, 2025

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

Classic Americana: Carole King

Classic Americana: Carole King

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Feb 7, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick this week celebrates one of the most important songwriters of our time with a song that is much-loved by fans of a certain TV series.

Feb. 7 in Music History: Sugarhill Gang released their self-titled debut album

Feb. 7 in Music History: Sugarhill Gang released their self-titled debut album

Feb 7, 2025

Happy Birthday Jain, Paul Simon had a No. 1 song, John Lennon's solo project was climbing the charts, The Clash played their first show in the U.S., the Beatles first landed in the U.S., and The Who recorded 'Pinball Wizard', Today in Music History.

Yasmin Williams: Tiny Desk Concert

Lars Gotrich • Feb 7, 2025

The fingerstyle guitarist builds worlds with her music; at the Tiny Desk, Yasmin Williams invites us into hers.

The Chart Show: Joy Oladokun flies into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with "I'd Miss The Birds"

The Chart Show: Joy Oladokun flies into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with "I'd Miss The Birds"

Feb 6, 2025

Oladokun gets her very first induction into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with a lovely ballad that expresses her conflicting feelings about Nashville.

Coffee Break: Pay a Compliment

Coffee Break: Pay a Compliment

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Feb 6, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with titles that could be compliments would you like to hear?

Feb. 6 in Music History: Remembering Bob Marley on his birthday

Feb. 6 in Music History: Remembering Bob Marley on his birthday

Feb 6, 2025

Rumors spread about the Beatles, a reggae superstar was born, and Joan Jett made a movie, Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip was born, and Har Mar Superstar was born, Today in Music History.

Here's who will perform at the Super Bowl on Sunday

Here's who will perform at the Super Bowl on Sunday

Dhanika Pineda • Feb 6, 2025

Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show with special guest SZA. Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem.

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath will reunite for the final time this summer

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath will reunite for the final time this summer

Obed Manuel • Feb 6, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath lineup will reunite this summer for the first time in 20 years. It's expected to be Osbourne's final live show.

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