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Herbie Hancock's 1973 album "Headhunters" was was the first jazz album to go platinum, and the best-selling jazz record of all time to that point. It brought the sound of rock in the jazz world and in the process, angered many purists. Today, a look at the music - and controversies - of "Headhunters" with Steven Pond, author of the book Head Hunters: The Making of Jazz's First Platinum Album. Also: the '50s ultra-hipster Lord Buckley is portrayed in a new musical, "His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley in the Zam Zam Room," at 59E59 Theaters. We're joined by Jake Broder, who recreates His Royal Hipness. Finally, a look at why Milwaukee is the next musical hot spot. Yes, Milwaukee.