Judy Garland passed away; Billy Joel became the first rock artist to perform at Yankee Stadium; The Artist Formally Known As Prince announced he wanted to be known as Prince again; Cyndi Lauper was born; and Stevie Wonder entered the charts at age 13, Today in Music History.

The long-running bands relished in genuinely artful music that has stood the test of time.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that reference the many shades of purple would you like to hear?

Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we focus on an artist you hear as both a musician and as a program host on Radio Heartland: Kathy Mattea.

Jimmy Page made his live debut with The Yardbirds; it was the Summer of Love; Little Richard received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; John Lee Hooker died; and Joey Molland was born, Today in Music History.

Three of the top five songs on the chart graduate to Hall of Fame status this week with Hozier (“Too Sweet”), The Avett Brothers (“Love Of A Girl”), and The Last Dinner Party (“The Feminine Urge”) landing just behind Billie Eilish, who holds the No. 1 spot with "Lunch."

Electronic dance music is one of the largest and most popular sectors of the music industry. But do you know where it came from? Test yourself with Throughline’s quiz.

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

Lionel Richie was born; David Bowie recorded "Space Oddity"; Neil Diamond appeared on the 20th anniversary show of American Bandstand; Brian Wilson and Lionel Richie were born; and Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl" went Gold, Today in Music History.

Carole King continued a tapestry of hit singles; The Four Tops helped themselves to a No. 1 hit; the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' opened in London's West End; Prince began a string of 12 sold-out Wembley gigs; and singer-songwriter Nick Drake was born, Today in Music History.