Layne Staley passed away; Tracy Chapman released her debut album; R.E.M. played their first ever gig; Toto broke up; and Paula Cole was born, Today in Music History.

The Beatles held the charts hostage; musicians honored Martin Luther King; Wayne's World went to No. 1 and therefore 'Bohemian Rhapsody' climbed the charts again; and a pack of stars did an all-night rock session in honor of MLK, Today in Music History.

Doris Day was born; Elvis Presley played on TV; The Marcels and later, the Temptations, had memorable No. 1 hits; the nascent Sex Pistols opened for Joe Strummer's earlier band; a British music magazine apologized to Morrissey; and Sebastian Bach was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that inspire joy would you like to hear?

Oklahoma singer-songwriter Wyatt Flores played a 22-song set (plus an encore), and rising Alabama country singer Kashus Culpepper opened the show.

North Carolina rockers Wednesday reach the Hall of Fame for the first time.

Marvin Gaye was born; The Beach Boys recorded a single that got around; Fleetwood Mac had a No. 1 album; Nirvana recorded in Wisconsin; and Edwin Starr passed away, Today in Music History.

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

Tommy Barbarella, keyboardist and former member of the New Power Generation, talked with Jill Riley about the concert film Prince & the New Power Generation: Live at Glam Slam, premiering on the closing night of the 45th annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.

The Boss brought the full weight of the E Street Band — and the full weight of the moment — to a three-hour set.