With the biggest captive audience of his career, Lamar's performance conjures a medley of hits that spans his 15-year discography, and featured R&B star SZA as a special guest.

Carole King was born, The Beatles made their live U.S. television debut, Paul McCartney made his live debut with Wings, Madonna started a three-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart with 'Like A Virgin', Iggy Pop and the Stooges performed their final concert at the Michigan Palace in Detroit, and Bill Haley died of a heart attack, Today in Music History.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.