Dessner, best known as a member of the rock band The National, has become a sought-after producer for pop stars and singer-songwriters, including Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams and Noah Kahan.

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong mooned Milwaukee; Elliott Smith died; Adele played her second session at The Current; and Doja Cat, Steve Lukather, Dizzy Gillespie, Josh Ritter and psychobilly punk-rocker Lux Interior were all born today in music history.

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Leading up to frontman Jake Luppen’s surgery, the Minnesota band previewed unreleased music in St. Paul for an intimate crowd.

Tom Petty was born; Elvis had a hit with a rework of an 1860s folk tune; 'Monster Mash' became a Halloween hit; the Police played their first live gig in America; and the Stones had their first No. 1 hit in the States with 'Angie', Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs or bands related to baking would you like to hear?

Prince released 'Prince'; Bowie released 'Pin-Ups'; A-ha became the first Norwegian act to have a No. 1 U.S. single; Noel Gallagher played his first live gig with Oasis; Nirvana hit No. 1 with a live compilation album; Johnny Marr had an academic turn; and Peter Tosh was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands whose members are all women would you like to hear?

Chuck Berry was born; John Lennon appeared in a film without the other Beatles; Carl Perkins went on tour; and Adele appeared on SNL, Today in Music History.

Gord Downie passed away; Eminem was born; The Kinks were finally welcomed to the US; Sid and Nancy was released; and The Beatles appeared on British TV for the first time, Today in Music History.