For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Purple Rain (the album OR the movie!) would you like to hear?

Jackie Wilson kept on singing; Marvin Gaye has his third No. 1 single; 'Flashdance' hit No. 1 in the album charts; Prince released the 'Purple Rain' album; Debbie Gibson made chart history; Michael Jackson passed away; and 'On The Run' kicked off, Today in Music History.

In a new interview, Questlove reveals why Drake vs. Kendrick was so triggering, how he regained his passion for hip-hop and what to expect from the new Roots album.

Listener Gerry recalls an unexpected meeting with country legend Charley Pride. “It was just a pleasure to learn that this big star was also a kind and generous person,” Gerry says.

The 40th anniversary of ‘Purple Rain’ show at First Avenue featured music by none other than Prince’s band, The Revolution, with additional vocal support by Judith Hill and by a passionate audience.

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

The Monkees went to No. 1 on the U.S. album charts; Weezer released "Undone - The Sweater Song"; a working draft of Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" sold for $2 million; and Arthur Brown was born, Today in Music History.

Ray Charles was at the top of the charts; The Kinks played a show organized by John Wayne Gacy; Alice Cooper broke six ribs; Tiffany started her Mall Tour; and Bobby "Blue" Bland passed away, Today in Music History.

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.