Mahalia Jackson was born; Fats Domino wins a big award; A Berlin concert by Bill Haley and his Comets sparked a riot; The Rolling Stones cut their first demo; the Beatles were awarded MBEs; Ozzy broke his foot; Andy Taylor left Duran Duran; and bassist Bootsy Collins was born in Cincinnati in 1951, Today in Music History.

Richard Lloyd was born; Rolling Stones made their Ed Sullivan debut; Radiohead opened for Tears for Fears; Richard Lloyd was born; and three female solo acts rocked the top of the Billboards, Today in Music History.

Beginning on Oct. 26, the weekly Sunday show will run for three hours, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. — an expansion from its previous two-hour format. 

For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we spotlight singer-songwriter Lacy J. Dalton, an artist that People magazine described as “country’s Bonnie Raitt.”

Bobby Vee passed away; Michael Jackson hit the charts; James Brown recorded his legendary live album; and Smashing Pumpkins released 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness', Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the world of boygenius would you like to hear?

Charley Crockett's "Crucified Son" retires to the Chart Show Hall of Fame after a strong ten-week run. This is Crockett’s first induction.

Weird Al was born; Maybelle Carter passed away; Dion cautioned everyone to keep away from 'Runaround Sue'; Stevie Wonder, age 12, recorded his first single for Motown; Nirvana played their first European show; Def Leppard played three continents in 24 hours; and Bob Dylan recorded 'The Times They Are A-Changin', Today in Music History.

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

Shaggy was born, The Beach Boys' song 'Good Vibrations' entered the singles charts; the Supremes had the No. 1 album; Bob Dylan returned to Duluth for a gig after a near-30-year absence; and Pearl Jam played their very first gig 28 years ago, Today in Music History.