The Beatles first appeared on American radio; David Bowie released his fourth album 'Hunky Dory'; Adele was named Billboard's top artist of 2012; Elvis Costello And The Attractions played "Radio, Radio" on SNL against Lorne Michaels' wishes; and Mike Mills was born.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs or artists with a “Joe” name would you like to hear?

Sylvester James passed away, The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their first single, Mick Taylor revealed that he was departing The Rolling Stones, Mott The Hoople called it quits and MTV aired Nirvana's "Unplugged" session for the first time, Today in Music History.

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

Tom Verlaine was born, Bob Dylan was on the cover of Rolling Stone, Phil Collins was on Miami Vice, Bowie released "Golden Years", and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are empowering or about winning would you like to hear?

Sheila E. was born, Nirvana bandmates and Courtney Love go toe to toe, The Doors played their last show with Jim Morrison, The Rolling Stones started working with Ronnie Wood and Devo hit gold.

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

The Jam played their last gig; Aretha Franklin made her New York stage debut; Elvis Presley started a 20-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart with Blue Hawaii; R&B/pop singer Sam Cooke died; The Marvelettes went to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Please Mr. Postman", and Big Mama Thornton was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists or bands who played at CBGB would you like to hear?