Fleetwood Mac made their stage debut; Led Zeppelin held their first rehearsal; Lionel Richie electrified a global television audience; the Beatles' film, 'A Hard Day's Night,' opened in U.S. theaters; and Janis Joplin played her last concert, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the world of William Orbit would you like to hear?

Neil Sedaka had a poppy hit at the top of the charts; the Knack had the knack for album sales; Led Zeppelin played their final U.K. show; Bruce Springsteen topped the album charts in the U.S. and Britain; Ray Parker Jr. had a No. 1 single with the theme from a popular film; and Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie is 46, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which hip-hop songs would you like to hear?

Death Cab for Cutie has a gift for making the ordinary feel breathtaking. The band splits this mostly acoustic set between new songs and fan favorites.

A 13-year-old Stevie Wonder started a three-week run at the top of the charts; John Denver was at the top of the album charts; Brian Adams had his first U.S. No. 1 album; and the great Isaac Hayes entered the pantheon of music legends, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with the words do or don’t in the title would you like to hear?

The Band’s Robbie Robertson & Jerry Garcia of Grateful Dead both passed away on August 9th. We’ll remember Robbie and Jerry with a few tunes on this week's show. USofA will also feature a new recording from the first ever recording from longtime friends Steve Earle and the East LA legends Los Lobos.

Muddy Waters played at the White House, A Rolling Stone crowd got rowdy; Bob Dylan and Joan Baez shared the stage for the first time; Queen played their last show with Freddie Mercury; Jerry Garcia passed away, and Arlo Parks was born, Today in Music History.

Glen Campbell passed away; Janis Joplin bought a headstone for Bessie Smith; Hank Williams, Jr. was in a life changing accident; Jerry Lee Lewis was asked to leave the stage; Dave Matthews Band made a stink in Chicago; and "Ringo for President" was released, Today in Music History.