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Charlie Watts was born; Ray Charles had a No. 1 hit with a country ballad; the Stones made their U.S. television debut; Macca held two No. 1 chart positions; Prince played his first U.K. gig; Donna Summer started a three-week run at No. 1 with "Hot Stuff," Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists nominated for the Americana Awards this year would you like to hear?

The Stones kicked off their biggest U.S. tour to date; Prince and the Revolution had a No. 1 album; Vampire Weekend went to No. 1 in the album charts; Jack White got married in an exotic location; and Brandi Carlile was born, today in music history.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists in the LGBTQIA+ community would you like to hear?

Filming began on the Monkees’ first TV series; the BBC announced a ban on the Sex Pistols' "God Save The Queen"; “The Theme From M*A*S*H* (Suicide Is Painless)” was at No. 1; D.M.C. was born; and “Funkytown” hit No. 1, today in music history.

A Beastie Boy got arrested; Morrissey played his first solo gig in the U.S.; The Beatles began working on 'The White Album'; The Black Crowes' debut 'The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion'; and Tom Morello was born, Today in Music History.

Gorka’s latest album is his 17th solo effort and his 10th on the Red House Records label.

The artists celebrated their 2025 collaborative album with a heartfelt performance at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul on Dec. 11, 2025.

Ray Charles won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording; The Beach Boys started a two week run at No.1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Help Me Rhonda"; Elvis walked off stage; and Jeff Buckley went missing, Today in Music History.