Paul Stanley was born, The Beatles' debut U.S. album, 'Meet The Beatles', was released, Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Bob Dylan and The Supremes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Etta James died at age 73, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that contain lyrics that could be part of an attention-getting road-safety message?

Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig talk to The Current’s Riley about the 10th anniversary of Lucius’ breakthrough album, ‘Wildewoman.’

Dolly Parton and Janis Joplin were born, The Beatles began recording 'A Day In The Life', and 'The Wall' by Pink Floyd began a 15-week run on top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart, Today in Music History.

Caroline Polachek’s “Dang” reaches the Chart Show Hall of Fame after 10 weeks, while Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine” tops the chart at No. 1.

The Madison-based artist will perform her jazzy, bossa nova, and folk-style music at The Current’s upcoming Emerging Artists Showcase with Nolen Sellwood on Saturday, Jan. 20. 

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are performed by or that reference the work of EGOTs?

Glenn Frey passed away, Stevie Wonder became the youngest inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Rolling Stones hung out with Phil Spector and The Beatles put out a hand.

Emerging singer-songwriter Sellwood, currently based in Duluth, has his eye on making folk music accessible, appealing, and relevant to a younger generation.

The Cactus Blossoms took the stage in Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota State Fair on MPR Day as the featured guests of Radio Heartland. Watch the full concert.