Ber’s debut full-length album, ‘Good, Like It Should Be,’ released April 3, 2026.

Ian Hunter was born; Elvis Presley graduated from high school; Aretha Franklin got big respect on the singles chart; Fine Young Cannibals had the No. 1 album in the U.S.; and Curtis Mayfield was born, today in music history.

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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.