Prince wrote The Bangles a hit; Bruce Springsteen joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and Sly Stone was born today in music history.

In some ways, COVID shrank the distance between musicians and listeners. But then, it also threw nearly everything about the industry into disarray, and for many, things have never been the same.

Our Classic Americana pick this week highlights Michael Martin Murphey, a hitmaking singer-songwriter who experienced a career renaissance covering traditional cowboy songs.

The Monks’ lead singer passed on; Elvis Presley was passed over; Elton John had a hit with "Crocodile Rock"; Roxy Music had their only No. 1 single; Mike Muir was born; and Gary Burger passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what “pie” themed songs would you like to hear?

The Glasgow rockers climb back into the top five for their 10th and final week making "Night Or Day" the first song from their new album, The Human Fear, to enter into the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Cher went No. 1 with 'Believe'; The Recording Industry Association of America introduced a sales-award system using names of precious metals; the Beatles had their seventh No. 1 hit; a coffeehouse chain launched a music label; Tammy Wynette and George Jones called it quits; and The Sex Pistols stood up the Rock Hall, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to the moon would you like to hear?

Streaming has turned the once-rare deluxe edition into a given for pop albums. Many feel clunky or inessential — but a few artists have found ways to take the format high-concept.

The 23-year-old singer, songwriter and performer is brand new to the music scene and creating quite a buzz. Born in Boston and now based in Los Angeles, Bebe Stockwell was recently named one of BMI’s artists on the rise.