The Teddy Bears, The Carpenters and Whitney Houston had No. 1 hits; Neil Young was sued for having "not commercial enough music"; 'Ice Ice Baby' was at the top of the U.K. Singles Chart; and Janelle Monáe turns 38, Today in Music History.

Simon & Garfunkel hosted their first TV special; Sly and the Family Stone were at No. 1 with 'Family Affair'; a block in NYC was renamed Joey Ramone Place; and Billy Idol was born, Today in Music History.

Tiny Tim died on stage in Minneapolis; Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was thought to be missing; John and Yoko's double album was released; and George Harrison passed away, Today in Music History.

Elvis scored his third No.1 hit; Nirvana rallied against lip-syncing; R.E.M had their first top 10 hit with "The One I Love"; and Randy Newman turns 80, Today in Music History.

This holiday weekend, take a sonic journey across music history. Starting Wednesday morning at 10 and continuing all weekend long, it’s a Time Machine Weekend.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that sound like they could be part of our holiday meal would you like to hear?

Mick Jagger didn't have fleas, Freddy Mercury was remembered, George Harrison stepped out with a triple album, and Lori Barbero was born, Today in Music History.

From The New Standards and Sounds of Blackness to José James and Tina Schlieske, don’t miss out on a busy December full of live holiday music. Check out our guide to more than 50 events coming up in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would you like to listen to while making a holiday meal?

The host of American Public Media’s program that celebrates the intersection of food and life checks in with The Current ahead of one of the biggest cooking days of the year.