Joe Elliott and Chuck D were born; Beatles Monthly became a thing; Sonny and Cher got a show; the harmonica made a comeback; and MTV launched, Today in Music History.

Stephen Wilson Jr. traces his evolution from songwriter to performing artist, and how his influences help him tell the stories of everyday people who are often under-appreciated.

Elvis got mobbed after a show; James Taylor had a No. 1 single with friend Carole King's song; Survivor had the No. 1 album with 'Eye of the Tiger'; Springsteen played his longest show ever; and Fatboy Slim was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists on the Lollapalooza lineup would you like to hear?

Check out the Top 10 voted on The Chart Show this week.

Jason Singer, the driving force behind the project Michigander, spoke with host Jill Riley about his new album Over Before You Know It, staying present through the ups and down of life, and performing at The Current Happy Hour Series.

The Troggs had a big hit with 'Wild Thing'; Andy Gibb was record-buyers' everything with a hit single; Steve Winwood rolled with a late-80s chart topper; Billy Bragg helped spread goodwill and guitars to the incarcerated; and Kate Bush was born and so was Seth Avett, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists on the Hinterland Music Festival lineup would you like to hear?

America's darling diva pairs up with the banjo guru of our time for a set of old Appalachian songs about love, loss and the sturdy hope for better times.

Musician St. Paul Peterson talked with host Jill Riley about the history of the Minneapolis sound, Prince, and the Minneapolis Funk All Stars.