On her 12th album, the most dominant pop star of our era makes a spectacle of herself in full flower, in love and holding the music industry in the palm of her hand.

The first Chart Show of October welcomes four new entries to the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Jill Riley talked with Chad Smith, drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, about the Chad Smith Foundation, the importance of music programs in schools, his connection to Minnesota, and more.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that contain interesting sound effects would you like to hear?

Brittany Howard was born; Kim Shattuck passed away; fifteen Elvis fans were kind of wrong; the McCoys hung on to No. 1 with 'Sloopy'; Rod Stewart topped the singles and album charts; Bonnie Tyler had a No. 1 with 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'; and Bruce Springsteen cracked the charts, Today in Music History.

In front of a packed crowd at Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Tuesday, Sept. 30, sombr performed songs from his debut album, I Barely Know Her.

Conrad Sverkerson, mostly known by his first name, had worked at First Avenue since 1988 and held the title of stage manager since 1990.

Bob Dylan introduced the musicians who would become known as The Band; Pink Floyd began their first U.S. tour; Meco had a disco hit with the 'Star Wars' theme; AC/DC had a street named for them; Radiohead released a listener-pay-what-you-will album, and Prince released Diamonds and Pearls, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from international bands or artists would you like to hear?

Ronson's memoir, Night People, is a love letter to late-night 1990s New York City. Ronson would go on to produce music for Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and other pop superstars.