The Doors played in Minneapolis; Dire Straits topped the album charts; “Sukiyaki” went No.1 ; the world said goodbye to Ella Fitzgerald; and the Beastie Boys hosted the Tibetan Freedom Concert, Today in Music History.

Paul McCartney wrote the most recorded song; Dylan recorded his electric sound; and Patsy Cline topped the charts, Today in Music History.

People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style. The Lomax Archive is dropping a new album of traditional songs this week.

Rain didn’t keep the fans from dancing and singing along to a set that rocked despite the weather.

The Cars released their second album Candy-O ; The Stones introduced their newest member; The Beatles released their final single; and Björk released her second album, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that remind you of your father figure would you like to hear?

Plan ahead for a busy week of celebrations, concerts, block parties, and more.

Songs by Alan Sparhawk, Lizzo, HAIM, and Bon Iver enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks of listeners’ votes.

The Stones released 'Satisfaction'; The Supremes achieved a milestone; Jerry Lee Lewis was shakin' his way up the charts; Price won a Webby; the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' entered the Billboard Top 50; and John Linnell of TMBG was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered surf rock would you like to hear?