Billie Joe Armstrong was born; Elvis earned his first Gold album; James Taylor appeared on television; AC/DC released their first album; Franz Ferdinand swept a bunch of awards; and Johnny Cash re-recorded "Girl From The North Country" with Bob Dylan, Today in Music History.

Bruce Springsteen went No. 1 with 'Born in the U.S.A.'; Yusuf Islam was awarded substantial damages from The Sunday Times and The Sun; 50 Cent was at No. 1 with his debut album 'Get Rich or Die Tryin''; and Lesley Gore passed away, Today in Music History.

Nat King Cole passed away, Sid Vicious joined the Sex Pistols, "Everyday People" hit a chord with the nation, and Vanity passed away at the age of 57, Today in Music History.

New England-based singer-songwriter Jeffrey Foucault and his band visit the studio to play songs from Foucault’s latest album, the songs on which were inspired by the memory of his best friend, the late Billy Conway.

Minneapolis-based Bue’s latest album ‘The Wildness of Living & Dying,’ to be released Sunday, explores humanity, love, healing and trauma. A release party is being held at The Parkway in Minneapolis on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. with special guest Mae Simpson Duo.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame shortlist would you like to hear?

Our Classic Americana pick this week celebrates a singer-songwriter whose career was a slow starter, but once it got underway, he enjoyed five consecutive No. 1 hits.

John and Yoko became show hosts, "Wayne's World" premiered, Elton John appeared on The Simpsons, Aretha Franklin recorded 'Respect', and Funky 4 + 1 was the first hip-hop act on national TV, Today in Music History.

Part of a growing number of Black artists being embraced by the Nashville country-music machine, The War and Treaty are the husband-and-wife duo of Michael & Tanya Trotter. Their new album, Plus One, infuses country with gospel, bluegrass, rock and whatever else inspires them.

For its 50th anniversary, Saturday Night Live has a weekend of live events starring cast members, musicians and celebrities.