The South Bronx bandleader took the Latin genre to new heights while recording for Fania Records.

Nina Simone was born, The Stones covered Buddy Holly, Simon and Garfunkel finished their last album together, and Fleetwood Mac crafted a classic, Today in Music History.

Jimi Hendrix made his stage debut; Andrew Lloyd Webber landed at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart; and Kurt Cobain was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from self-titled debut records would you like to hear?

Amyl and the Sniffers and Jon Batiste both end their 10-week runs in the top 3 as they enter The Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, Brandi Carlile’s sold-out show at Target Center will be livestreamed in the Twin Cities at 89.3 FM and worldwide at thecurrent.org.

Harry Nilsson went to No. 1 with "Without You"; Ozzy Osbourne was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, for urinating on the Alamo; Smokey Robinson was born; and Stevie Wonder won the Grammy for Album Of The Year, Today in Music History.

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

Irma Thomas was born; Ray Charles and Brian Wilson each recorded songs that would become big hits; Neil Young earned a Gold Record; Yoko Ono and Dr. Dre celebrate birthdays; and we remember the Replacements' founding guitarist Bob Stinson, who passed away Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that represent something you’re giving up for Lent would you like to hear?