Bernstein spoke with The Current’s Bill DeVille ahead of the January 13 release of ‘What Do You Do When You're Lonesome: The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle.’

Vicki Peterson was born, The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded 'Purple Haze' at Olympic Studios in London; Nirvana's landmark album 'Nevermind' reached the top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart; T. Rex drummer Mickey Finn died from alcohol related liver problem; Led Zeppelin performed "Kashmir" live for the first time, Today in Music History.

For three decades with the Grateful Dead and three more after the group ended following the 1995 death of his bandmate Jerry Garcia, Weir helped build and sustain the band's legacy across generations.

David Bowie passed away, Aretha Franklin got another gold record, Cyndi Lauper was nominated for a historical amount of Grammys, Elvis Presley recorded his first song for RCA, and Rod Stewart was born.

David Johansen of the New York Dolls was born, Charlie Watts decided to join The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed got married, and 'Bohemian Rhapsody' hit No. 1 in the U.K., Today in Music History.

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

Jesse Welles’ “Wheel” enters the Chart Show Hall of Fame at No. 4 after a strong ten-week run. This is Welles’ first induction.

New music by Abha K., Christian Music, Lovely Dark, Willie Wonka, and more.

Queen reached No. 1 on the U.K. Album Chart with 'A Day at the Races'; Rush were named the country's official Ambassadors Of Music by the Canadian government; and David Bowie was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the David Bowie universe would you like to hear?