Plus, John Prine died; CBS Radio launched the first national show about rock 'n' roll; the proto-Stones met at a blues club; Feist cleaned up at the Juno Awards; and Prince released his debut album "For You", Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists that you consider essential would you like to hear?

British Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Joe Jackson talked with host Jill Riley about his new album Hope and Fury, his upcoming show in Minneapolis, and more.

Elvis signed a contract with a film studio; the Beatles got started on 'Revolver'; Simon and Garfunkel had a No. 1 album; ABBA became European stars overnight; and Tammy Wynette passed away, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that contain whistling in them would you like to hear?

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.