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Courtney Barnett was born; Sun Records released a hit for Jerry Lee Lewis; the Beatles recorded 'Michelle'; the soundtrack to 'Miami Vice' topped the U.S. charts; Vanilla Ice had the first rap song to top the U.S. singles chart; and Adam Ant was born in London, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs for Election Day would you like to hear?

The Toronto band released their fourth album, Blowin’ Up, on the Washington State-based imprint K Records.

k.d. lang was born; Fats Domino and his bandmates were injured when their concert turned riot; Peter Paul and Mary topped the album charts; Stevie Wonder chalked up his ninth No. 1 single; Taylor Hawkins appeared on a Foo Fighters album for the first time; Creedence Clearwater Revival released their third studio album; and Adele went No. 1 with 'Hello', Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention Milwaukee OR bands from Milwaukee would you like to hear?

The modern masters of vintage soul and R&B perform more than a half-dozen tracks that run together in a single, continuous groove.

Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers was born; The Beatles went to No. 1 for the 13th time; U2 set up a video link; Elvis Presley hit No. 1 for the first time in 7 years, and Today in Music History.

Billy Idol caused trouble on tour; The Supremes started a four-week run at No. 1, David Bowie read poems on stage; Iggy and the Stooges played their first live show; and Outkast released one of hip-hop’s greatest albums, Today in Music History.

George Michael released 'Faith''; Jam Master Jay was killed; Roy Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman' went Gold; Pink Floyd released 'Meddle' in the U.S.; Australia's Men at Work had their first U.S. No. 1 hit; and Black Sabbath performed on Late Night with David Letterman, their first TV appearance after a 22-year gap, Today in Music History.