The Monkees started their series; Michael Jackson started a run at the top of the charts; Johnny Cash died; and Ben Folds was born, Today in Music History.

For the first time in its 39-year history, the Hispanic Heritage Awards took place outside of Washington D.C. at Orchestra Hall in Minnneapolis.

There is a lot of great live music coming up this fall in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here is a selection of big shows hitting our area stages.

Ahmet Ertegun began recording with Ray Charles; the Beatles needed no 'help' to the top of the album charts; the Jackson Five got their own cartoon on ABC; Peter Gabriel's 'Sledgehammer' video nailed the MTV awards; Mellencamp topped the charts; and Moby was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs honoring New York and commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11 would you like to hear?

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

'Sweet Child O' Mine' hit No. 1; Rod Steward recorded his first single; the Beatles hit No. 1 with 'Revolver'; 'Maniac' was No. 1 in the singles charts; and Nirvana released a song that took the charts by storm, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs or bands that use the word “ok“ would you like to hear?

Songwriter, guitarist, and producer Cory Wong talked with The Current’s Morning Show about his recent live album, multiple collaborations, hosting a podcast, and the MODE by Flickr photography festival.

The Hollywood Reporter ran a choice advertisement; Elvis made his first appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'; Sam and Dave released 'Soul Man'; New Kids on the Block topped a couple of charts; Krist Novoselic had a mishap on MTV; Coolio had a No. 1 single; and John Lennon released 'Imagine,' Today in Music History.