The musical visionary led a multi-racial funk band that produced five Top 10 hits in the late 1960s and early '70s

The Twin Cities-based singer-songwriter gave a magical performance in support of her new album, ‘Bloodless.’ Support for the night featured two more strong vocalists from the local scene: Raffaella and Ava Levy.

Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" goes No. 1; Bob Dylan recorded 'Mr. Tambourine Man'; M.C. Hammer's album hit No. 1 in the charts and stayed there nearly six months; Wilson Phillips went to No. 1 with 'Hold On'; Jackie Wilson was born; and SZA released her debut album, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that relate to the end of the school year would you like to hear?

Deep Purple had their gear impounded by East German police; Zeppelin had a No. 1 album; Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" was at No. 1 on the U.S. country charts; and Nancy Sinatra was born, Today in Music History.

Pulp was the wittiest, bitterest star in the Britpop constellation. On More, the band's first new album in 24 years, singer Jarvis Cocker is learning to trust his feelings.

Radiohead's guitarist played too hard; The Who opened their rock opera; Bret Michaels had a run-in with his set; we remember Prince on an important occasion; and The Sex Pistols mock the Queen, Today in Music History.

This week’s Classic Americana selection spotlights one the most influential bluegrass guitarists in the history of the genre: Tony Rice.

The Rolling Stones change a lyric for Robert Kennedy; The Beatles stepped into Abbey Road studios for the first time; Roy Orbison put out his first major hit; and Carl Barat was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that kids love would you like to hear?