Monday, March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating individuals who are transgender or nonbinary, as well as raising awareness of the discrimination they face. Join The Current on Monday as we spotlight essential transgender artists.

RCA Victor introduced the 45 rpm single record; Chuck Berry released "Johnny B. Goode"; an AC/DC guitarist celebrates his birthday; and Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about endings or beginnings would you like to hear?

Lesley Gore recorded a breakthrough hit; the photo session for The Beatles' “Sgt. Pepper” album took place; R.E.M. began recording a big album; and Tracy Chapman was born, today in music history.

Bono became an honorary knight; David Bowie had a radio show; Beach Boy Brian Wilson was honored; Led Zeppelin had six albums on the Billboard Chart; and Perry Farrell was born, Today in Music History.

Delmhorst and her band — the same musicians who recorded the album — perform a session in our studio.

Our Classic Americana pick this week highlights Charly McClain, a singer who enjoyed a string of hits in the 1980s thanks to her smooth, warm vocals.

David Crosby blamed John Lennon; Ozzy invited chaos on the stage; Simon and Garfunkel have a hit with Art singing the lead; Eddie Cochran recorded "Summertime Blues"; and the Beatles recorded parts of “Good Morning Good Morning,” today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from albums that didn’t make the March Music Madness bracket would you like to hear?

We’ve identified 64 of the best albums of 2005 to go head-to-head to determine the top record of the year. Vote for your favorite albums now!