FRIDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: 1976.

Today is National Lasagna Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1961: Dick Clark presents his very first Caravan of Stars in Atlantic City, NJ.
1965: The Beatles' second movie, Help!, premieres in London.
1966: Bob Dylan i seriously injured in a motorcycle crash near Woodstock, NY.
1966: Cream makes its stage debut in Manchester, England.
1966: The teen magazine Datebook reprints a John Lennon quote saying that The Beatles were more popular than Jesus.
1968: Gram Parsons leaves the Byrds.
1970: The Rolling Stones' contract with Decca expires and the group splits with manager Allen Klein.
1980: David Bowie makes his stage debut in The Elephant Man.
1987: Michigan governor James Blanchard declares today "Four Tops Day."
1987: Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream introduces Cherry Garcia.

DONOVAN DATES! Donovan has added more dates to his upcoming tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Sunshine Superman." The trek kicks off August 30 in East Hampton, New York, and is plotted out through an October 21 show in Toronto. Get the itinerary.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New movies in theaters as of today include Bad Moms (R), Gleason (R) and Indignation (R). Not much to challenge the current box office champ, Star Trek Beyond. Click here for the rest of the new stuff not worth seeing.

ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ! Check out some cool pictures from the 1962 escape from the rock. History buffs enter here.

WEBCAMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD! Wanna spy on Andy Warhol's grave? How about checking out the front door of Graceland? My favorite is the National Corvette Museum. Click here to check out ten webcams from various places around the globe.

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Hai Karate.

Today is National Milk Chocolate Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1933: The first singing telegram is sent to singer Rudy Vallee on his 32nd birthday.
1954: Elvis gets his first interview published in the Memphis Press-Scimitar.
1956: Gene Vincent makes his first national TV appearance on The Perry Como Show.
1957: Jerry Lee Lewis makes his first national TV appearance on The Steve Allen Show.
1968: The Beatles hold their "Mad Day Out," an all-day photography session across London, which includes the inside gate picture in the fold of their Beatles 1967-1970 album.
1970: Mick Jagger makes his acting debut in Ned Kelly.
1973: One of the last outdoor rock festivals is held at Watkins Glen racetrack in New York.

THE O'JAYS vs THE DONALD! Last week The O'Jays objected to the use of "Love Train" in Donald Trump's bid for the presidency. And now, they're upset that Republican Rep. John Mica of Florida used "For The Love of Money" without their consent in a pro-Trump video. The group has sent a cease-and-desist letter sent to both violators. Get the dirty details.

AIRPLANE & FRIENDS! A new tribute band called The Airplane Family & Friends has formed that features a variety of musicians with connections to The Jefferson Airplane, The Jefferson Starship and Quicksilver Messenger Service. The group will launch a tour this December which will also feature a Grateful Dead tribute act called Live Dead 69. Get the details.

BEAVIS & BUTT-HEAD RETURN! On August 1, VH1 Classic will be changed to MTV Classic. And with that will come some nostalgic programming like Beavis & Butt-head, MTV Unplugged, and vintage videos from back in the day. Click here to relive some memories.

OVER-THE-TOP LIMOS! Check out ten of the world's craziest limousines. My favorite is the Batmobile limo.Click here to take a ride.

WEDNESDAY!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: 362436.

Today is Take Your Pants For A Walk Day. I wore out my pants on my morning constitutional.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1958: A study by Esso oil finds that drivers speed more when listening to rock music.
1968: A riot erupts at Chicago's Grant Park after Sly and the Family Stone fail to appear for a free concert.
1974: After 23 years, Dinah Shore's morning program Dinah's Place is cancelled.
1976: After a four year fight, John Lennon is finally granted a green card.
1976: Tina Turner files for divorce from her husband of sixteen years, Ike.

STING BOXED! Sting is getting ready to release a box set in September. Sting: The Studio Collection will feature vinyl editions of eight of his solo records, from his 1985 solo debut, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, through the 2013 companion album to his stage musical, The Last Ship. Meanwhile, 57th & 9th, will be out in November. Get the details.

STONES DOCUMENTARY! A new Rolling Stones documentary focusing on their event Olé America Latina tour will get its world premiere at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival in September. Get the details. Meanwhile, the Stones' are getting ready for the Desert Trip festival in Indio, California.

DEAD CELEB! TV psychic Miss Cleo has died after a battle with cancer. The former spokeswoman for the Psychic Readers Network was 53. In 2002, however, the companies behind her were sued for deceptive advertising, billing, and collection practices, and the commercials soon ended. Get the obit.

7 DEADLY CANCERS! According to a recent study, consuming alcoholic beverages, even in low quantities, increases the risk for seven types of cancer. The review, supports an association between alcohol consumption and cancers located in the oropharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, colon, rectum and female breast. Get the startling report.

DANGERS OF BINGE TV WATCHING! If you’re going to binge on an entire season of your favorite show, try to work in some light exercise between episodes. That is, if you don't want to die. According to a Japanese study, researchers found sedentary behavior, such as watching too much TV, can cause death by blood clot. Guess I won't be binging on The Twilight Zone anymore. Get the report.

TRUTH ABOUT LYING! Check out ten things you didn't know about lying. Click here to the truth.

TUESDAVE!

Today is All Or Nothing Day and Aunts & Uncles Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1965: Dennis Wilson marries Carol Freedman, the first of his four wives.
1968: The Jackson 5 signs to the label for a one-year contract.
1969: Brian Jones is memorialized on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
1969: The 5th Dimension's two lead singers, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. are married.
1976: Three Dog Night plays their last concert in San Francisco.
1987: Billy Joel plays Leningrad, one of the first major filmed concerts behind the "Iron Curtain."
2006: Paul McCartney's first guitar is sold at auction for ~$500,000.

PETE TOWNSDHEND GUITAR! Pete Townshend's favorite go-to instrument has since 1989 been a customized red Fender Stratocaster. And now, a limited-edition version of it has been created by Fender in collaboration with Pete himself. Only 75 will be made so expect a tidy sum to get your hands on one. If that's even possible. Get the details.

BOWIE'S LAZARUS! Lazarus, the stage production co-written by the late David Bowie, will premiere at London's Kings Cross Theatre on October 25. The project was inspired by the 1963 novel The Man Who Fell to Earth. Bowie portrayed the lead character in the 1976 film version of the book. Get more on it.

POKEMON GO INSANITY! A woman in Canada was arrested after allegedly firing a pellet gun at on Pokémon Go players near her home. The woman fired at least four shots from the roof of a two-story building Saturday night, police said. No players were injured but a Pokemon character was slightly wounded. Go to it now.

50 YEARS OF STAR TREK! With the new movie out, check out the evolution of this 50 year franchise. Click here to watch the video.

MONDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: guitar and drums.

Today is Culinarians Day and Thread The Needle Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Mike Stoller, of the famous Lieber-Stoller songwriting team, escapes death aboard the Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria when it collides with the Swedish liner Stockholm and sinks.
1965: Bob Dylan goes el;ectric at the Newport Folk Festival.
1969: At the Fillmore in San Francisco, Crosby, Stills and Nash invite Neil Young on stage, and he immediately becomes part of the band.
1999: The 30th Anniversary of Woodstock ends with riots, fires, looting and three accidental deaths.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Star Trek Beyond beamed up to the top spot at the weekend box office. The third movie in the rebooted Star Trek franchise knocked The Secret Life of Pets into second place. The new horror flick Lights Out tied for third place with Ghostbusters. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

ELECTION SONGS PARODY SONG! Every election cycle, there's always the candidate that uses an artist's song in their campaign without permission. This time around, Donald Trump has used songs from Queen, The Rolling Stones and George Harrison. And now, some artists have gotten together for a "We Are the World"-type anthem appealing to politicians to "Stop Using Our Songs." Click here to watch the video.

CELEBRITY BUN IN OVEN? I guess she needed to get back in the spotlight somehow. Lindsay Lohan has hinted that she may be pregnant. Meanwhile, she apparently caught her fiance cheating with a hooker. Her rep previously denied the actress was engaged. Click here for more rampant rumors.

LENNON MOVIE! A new dramatic film focusing on the events immediately following the death John Lennon will premiere in select theaters on October 7. The Lennon Report takes a look at the aftermath of the tragic event The flick will get a wider release on October 14. Get the details.

HOW FAST IS THE EARTH MOVING? Today's question of the day that nobody asked. Click here to get the answer nobody wanted to hear.

FRIDAY!

Today is Hammock Day and Ratcatcher's Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963: "Introducing The Beatles" was pressed by Vee-Jay Records, who unknowingly did not have the rights to the record. After its release in in January, 1964, Capitol Records sued VJ.
1967: The Doors perform on American Bandstand.
1969: Aretha Franklin is arrested for disorderly conduct after creating a disturbance in a Detroit parking lot.
1987: A jury in New York ruled that Morris Albert's 1975 "Feelings" was plagiarized from "Pour Toi", a song written in 1956 by French composer Lou Lou Geste.
1994: At Giants Stadium, Billy Joel and Elton John performed the first of five concerts together.
1996: Donovan was forced to postpone a comeback tour of the US when American authorities delayed granting him a waiver to enter the country because of a 30-year-old marijuana conviction in Britain. The tour was designed to promote Donovan's first album of new material in a dozen years.

RINGO & PAUL ON TOUR? At a recent event celebrating his 76th birthday, Ringo Starr says he would love to hit the road with Paul McCartney and he would do it "tomorrow" if he could. Meanwhile, Ringo and his All Starr Band will tour the western U.S. in October. Get the comments from Ringo.

TRUMP OFFENDS AGAIN! The official Twitter feed for the Estate of George Harrison protested the use of Harrison's penned "Here Comes the Sun" during the Republican National Convention last night as "offensive." Earlier this week, "We Are the Champions" played without permission during the first day of the RNC. Get the dirty details.

FRIDAY FUN! Start wasting a bunch of company time by checking out these cool tricks  Click for the tricks.

THURSDAY!

Today is National Junk Food Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1958: Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts ends its run.
1960: Brian Hyland appears as a guest on To Tell The Truth.
1967: Jimi Hendrix begins the first of three nights at Greenwich Village's Cafe Au Go-Go in New York.
1973: "Mary Wilson Day" is declared in Detroit.
1983: Diana Ross performs a free concert in a torrential downpour in Central Park.
1999: Charley Pride receives a star of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

KINKS REUNION RUMORS! In recent years, Rand and Dave Davies have been alternately optimistic and doubtful about the possibility of a reunion. But Dave now appears hopeful about him and his brother working on a new Kinks project. Meanwhile, Dave is currently putting together a new solo album. Get the details.

BEATLES CONCERT ALBUM! A new Beatles concert album featuring performances at the Hollywood Bowl in in 1964 and '65 will be released on CD, digitally and for streaming on September 9. The set is a companion to the upcoming Ron Howard flick The Beatles: Eight Days a Week -- The Touring Years will hit U.S. theaters on September 16. Click here for more.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff hitting the big screen today include the kid friendly Ice Age: Collision Course (PG), Star Trek Beyond (PG-13) and Absolutely Fabulous (R). Click here for the rest of the new flicks opening nationwide tomorrow.

DEPP DIRTY DIVORCE DETAILS! Johnny Depp wants to keep his divorce private. Duh. So he's filed a petition seeking to keep the details of his divorce proceedings. Amber Heard has "inexplicably refused" to sign a confidentiality agreement. Heard and 53 Depp have been married for 15 months, an eternity in Hollywood. Get the dirt.

POKEMON GO TIPS! If you are among the many fanatics searching for these make believe characters in your make believe reality, check out 25 tips to help you have a successful hunt. Click here to get the tips.

WEDNESDAVE!

Today is Moon Day, National Lollipop Day and Ugly Truck Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1940: Billboard magazine publishes their first combined record sales chart.
1961: The Beat Brothers, (later The Beatles,) sign their first recording contract with German producer Bert Kaempfert.
1963: The Beatles nab their first UK Number One LP with Please Please Me.
1965: Frank Sinatra leaves his handprints in cement outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
1968: Jane Asher announces that she has broken off her engagement with Paul McCartney.
1970: The Carpenters appear on the Dating Game TV show.
1975: Steven Van Zandt makes his first appearance in concert with Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band.

DEAD CELEB! Garry Marshall, famous for creating classic sitcoms like The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley and Mork & Mindy has died. He passed away yesterday from complications of pneumonia following a stroke. Marshall earned five Primetime Emmy nominations during his career. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1997. Get the obit.

SKYNYRD CANCELS CONCERT! Lynyrd Skynyrd cancelled last night's performance in Lewiston, New York, because Gary Rossington was experiencing chest pains. The band will resume their tour once  Rossington gets his doctor's ok. The band says it will reschedule the show. Get he prognosis.

CELEBRITY ENGAGEMENT! Bad news guys. Pippa Middleton is off the market. Britain's most eligible bachelorette became engaged over the weekend to James Matthews, a 40-year-old financier and will tie the knot next year. Matthews proposed to Middleton, 32, on bended knee after getting permission from her father. Of course. Click here for the announcement.

BURNING QUESTION ANSWERED! Today we try to answer another question nobody asked. Why do old men have big ears? Click here to get the answer.

TUESDAY!

Today is National Raspberry Cake Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1966: 50-year-old Frank Sinatra marries 20-year-old actress Mia Farrow.
1969: The Spencer Davis Group calls it quits.
1981: The mayor of Odessa, TX, declares today Roy Orbison Day in honor of the singer.
1987: Bruce Springsteen plays his first concert behind the "Iron Curtain".
2002: Movin' Out, a stage musical based on the songs of Billy Joel, premieres in Chicago.

CELEBRITY SUE-AGE! Howard Kaylan of The Turtles isn't very happy that "Happy Together" was performed without permission last night at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Kaylan is considering taking legal action. On a happier note, the Turtles Happy Together tour continues to entertain audiences. Get the dates.

JACKSON DOCTOR TELL-ALL BOOK! Dr. Conrad Murray has written a tell-all book about Michael Jackson. Titled This Is It, the book reveals that Jackson told him he was given hormone injections at the age of 13 to retain his high-pitched voice, and that Jackson's feet were covered in callouses. Get the reveal.

MOVIE TICKETS PRICE RECORD! The average price for a ticket has risen to a record high of $8.73. Part of the reason is due to high profile movies like Captain America: Civil War and Finding Dory screening in IMAX and 3D, two features that boost ticket prices. That's why I wait for movies to come out on DVD. Get more disappointing news from the box office.

POKEMON PLAYER IN POKEY, MAN! A man playing Pokemon Go wound up in jail when his chase took him to a police station in Michigan. William Wilcox, 24, was taken into custody last week after police in Milford, Michigan found him saw him playing Pokemon Go outside of the police station and discovered that he had an outstanding arrest warrant. Get the report.

COFFEE INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY! Attention business owners! Giving coffee to your employees makes them more productive. Check out this info-graphic to prove the work benefits of coffee.

MONDAVE!

Today is National Caviar Day. You can have mine.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1953: At Sun Studios, an eighteen-year-old Elvis records a novelty 45 for his mother's birthday.
1964: The Rolling Stones chart their first American hit with "Not Fade Away."
1972: All members of Sly and the Family Stone are arrested in Hollywood after police search their tour bus and find two pounds of marijuana and two vials of cocaine.
1983: Simon and Garfunkel embark on a full scale, 19-city US tour.
1988: Ike Turner is sentenced to one year in a Santa Monica, CA jail for six grams of crack found in his car during a traffic stop in August 1987.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Plenty of people found relief from the heat this weekend in cool movie theaters. But not enough felt the urge to see the new female Ghostbusters flick because The Secret Life of Pets held on to the top spot. Meanwhile, The Infiltrator bombed with its debut in 8th place. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

ALIENS TURNS 30! Thirty years ago today, Aliens, the sequel to the 1979 hit Alien, opened in theaters. It won two Oscars; for Best Sound Editing and Best Visual Effects. But where are the actors now? Click here to find out whatever became of the cast.

ANN WILSON SOLO THING! Heart recently released a new album, and now comes word that Ann Wilson will release a new EP containing four songs done with her solo project, The Ann Wilson Thing, this Friday, July 22. The Ann Wilson Thing also has announced dates for a trek through Florida this September. Get the full itinerary.

SURPRISE: BEING FAT SHORTENS YOUR LIFE! A recent study shows that merely being overweight -- not even obese -- is associated with a higher risk of dying early of any cause. The results highlight that even slight increase in BMI can cause harm. The study tried to better understand how BMI is elated to mortality, and whether global trends emerged across different regions of the world. Get the chubby details.

WHITE NOISE! If you have trouble falling asleep, you might want to listen to white noise to help you get some z's. But why does white noise work so well? Click here for the fascinating answer.

FRIDAY FILL-IN!

Since I filled in for Keith this morning, Terrie B. will be in for me this afternoon.

Today is Tapioca Pudding Day and Cow Appreciation Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1958: John Lennon's Mother, Julia, is struck and killed by a car driven by an off-duty constable.
1963: Elvis begins filming Viva Las Vegas with Ann-Margret.
1968: The Beatles' Apple label enters its new corporate headquarters in London.
1980: Linda Ronstadt makes her dramatic debut in the Pirates of Penzance in Central Park.
1986: Columbia Records drops Johnny Cash from its roster of artists.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Opening nationwide today is the all-female version of Ghostbusters (PG-13). Not much else out there so we'll see if this flick takes the top spot at the box office this weekend. Click here to see what else is new.

CELEBRITY'S BUN IN OVEN! Mick Jagger is expecting his eigth kid after knocking up his ballerina girlfriend.He turns 73 but his girlfriend is a mere 29. Jagger currently has seven children from various marriages and relationships. Get the glowing details.

CHARLIE SHEEN REALITY SHOW? Charlie Sheen is considering a reality show about his life with HIV. Sheen, 50, revealed his HIV diagnosis in November of 2015. His last steady TV gig, Anger Management, ended its run in 2014. Get the sick details.

THE DONALD'S MATE! Donald Trump has apparently selected Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate. On Thursday, Trump asked Pence to be his running mate, and the Indiana governor accepted. Hours after that reported offer, however, Trump told Fox News that he had not made a "final, final decision." But now he has. Apparently. Check it out.

POKEMON GO! If you or someone you know has been sucked into the latest Pokemon fad, here are some fascinating fast facts to keep you in the know. Click here to begin your search for knowledge.

THURSDAY!

Today is Bastille Day, Pandemonium Day and National Nude Day, because underneath our clothing, we are completely naked.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964: The Rolling Stones score their first #1 hit in the UK with "It's All Over Now."
1967: The Who begins their first large-scale American tour.
1973: Gary Glitter makes his live stage debut in Mecksham, England.
1987: Steve Miller receives a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
1988: Michael Jackson begins his first-ever UK tour at Wembley Stadium in London.
1992: Aretha Franklin opens the 1992 Democratic National Convention by singing the national anthem.
1992: Olivia Newton-John makes public her bout with breast cancer.

ROCK HALL THREE FOR ALL TOUR! The Rock Hall Three for All tour, featuring Heart, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Cheap Trick, gets underway tonight in Clarkston, Michigan. The title of the trek refers to the fact that all three bands have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Fame: Heart in 2013, Jett & the Blackhearts last year and Cheap Trick in April of this year. Click here for the dates.

SUPER HERO KILLED! The latest issue of Civil War II was released Wednesday, and in it, the original Incredible Hulk was killed off. The new Hulk, was not killed off, but the move continues Marvel's emphasis on diversity and a lack of fear about ending iconic characters. Get the police report.

ONE-ARMED & DANGEROUS! A one-armed man in Missouri is in jail facing four felony charges after a road rage incident in which his prosthetic arm was used to seriously injure a husband and wife. He gave the man two broken legs and his wife some cuts to her head. Get the police report.

EATING ON THE GO A NO-NO! Get the science behind why eating on-the-go is bad for you. Click here to fill up on the knowledge.

WEDNESDAY!

Today is Barbershop Music Appreciation Day, Embrace Your Geekness Day and Fool's Paradise Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1897: A US patent is granted to inventor Guglielmo Marconi for the radio.
1958: Buddy Holly waterskis on Lake Rhinelander in Wisconsin and nearly drowns.
1959: The movie Hound Dog Man goes into production.
1973: Phil Everly walks off the stage during an Everly Brothers performance at Knott's Berry Farm.
1985: The Live Aid concerts are held in Philadelphia and London.
1996: A Guinness World Record for largest jam session ever is broken when over 2,000 guitarists play "Heartbreak Hotel" for 75 straight minutes.

JENNIFER ANISTON RANT! Jennifer Aniston is so sick and tired of the way she and women in general are being portrayed by the tabloids that she's written a column for The Huffington Post expressing her dissatisfaction. Click here to read the rambling rant.

DEAD CELEBS MAKING MONEY! Billboard has published its mid-year charts for 2016, and the list of the 10 bestselling albums includes releases by two dead music legends -- Prince and David Bowie. The Prince albums The Very Best of Prince compilation and Purple Rain are at #5 and #9, while Bowie's final studio effort, Blackstar, landed in 8th place. Click here for the rest of the Top 10.

GAYE DOCUMENTARY! A documentary about Marvin Gaye's 1971 album, What's Going On, is in the works. Marvin, What's Going On? will begin production later this year, and Gaye's surviving children and former wife have given their blessing for the project. The flick should hit theaters next year. Get the details.

WHY DO OUR EARS POP! Finally the answer to another question nobody asked. You may already know the answer to this one. Watch an informative video to confirm your useless knowledge.

TUESDAVE!

Today is Different Colored Eyes Day and National Pecan Pie Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1954: Elvis quits his job as a truck driver after signing a one-year contract with Sun Records.
1959: Legendary DJ Alan Freed begins his own weekly rock and roll show, The Big Beat.
1962: The Rolling Stones make their live debut at the Marquee Club in London.
1969: The Temptations Show, a Motown special featuring the group, airs in syndication.
1979: "Disco demolition" night takes place at Comiskey Park between games of a White Sox doubleheader.
2007: Rod Stewart is awarded the CBE Order of the British Empire.

OBSCENELY RICH CELEBRITIES! Taylor Swift tops this year's Forbes Celebrity 100 list as the highest-earning celebrity in the world. She raked in $170 million over the past year, mostly thanks to her insanely-successful 1989 world tour. She also endorses brands including Diet Coke, Keds and Apple. Click here for more obscenely rich people.

FLEETWOOD FLYING SOLO! Mick Fleetwood's side project The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band has lined up a full tour of the western U.S. and Canada kicking off September 16 in Aspen, Colorado. Meanwhile, Fleetwood Mac has only one concert on its 2016 schedule, a July 28 charity performance at Dodger Stadium. Get Mick's itinerary.

ELVIS LIVES! A new made-for-TV film called Elvis Lives! which explores the fictional premise that Elvis didn't die, will premiere on AXS TV on the 39th anniversary of the King's passing on August 16th. The scene is set two months before Presley's actual death, and finds Elvis aiding the FBI by testifying against an evil syndicate out to kill him. Get more on it.

BURIED ALIVE! Are you afraid of being buried alive? Check out some terrifying tales of being buried alive from Uncle John's Bathroom Reader. Sit down and enjoy.

MONDAVE!

Today is Cheer Up The Lonely Day and World Population Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1962: The Telstar satellite, the first active communications satellite.
1966: Elvis begins filming his 24th motion picture, Double Trouble.
1981: Songwriting team Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager are divorced.
1992: Jerry Garcia introduces a series of neckties he's designed, bearing his name.
2002: The funeral of Who bassist John Entwistle is held in Gloucestershire, England.

JOE PERRY UPDATE! Joe Perry collapsed during a concert with his supergroup the Hollywood Vampires Sunday night in Brooklyn. The Aerosmith guitarist was listed in stable condition at Coney Island Hospital. Perry had walked off stage before collapsing. Get the prognosis.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! The Secret Life of Pets raked in an estimated $103.2 million over the weekend, breaking the previous record for an animated movie debut set last year set by Inside Out. Meanwhile, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates opened in fourth place. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

BUN E. SOLO! On Saturday, Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos will play the only concert in support of his recently-released debut solo album, Greetings from Bunezuela!. Carlos says he'll play the entire album in concert as well as some favorites by his old band. Get the details.

HORRIBLE PAINT COLORS! If you're thinking about painting a room in your house a different color, there are certain hues you should absolutely not use. Click here for the no-nos.

FRIDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: refrigerators and color TVs.

Today is National Blueberry Day and Video Games Day. Anybody up for some SIMS action?

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1954: Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips plays Elvis' new song, "That's All Right (Mama)." for the first time.
1958: The RIAA awards its first ever gold record for an LP for the soundtrack to Oklahoma!
1965: The Dave Clark Five's first movie, Having A Wild Weekend, opens in London.
1967: In Jacksonville, FL, Jimi Hendrix is invited to open for the Monkees on their latest tour.
1970: The Everly Brothers ill-fated series, The Everly Brothers Show, debuts on ABC-TV.
1978: After six months at #1, the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack is replaced by Gerry Rafferty's City To City.
1988: Stevie Wonder announces he will run for mayor of Detroit in 1992. He doesn't.

ELTON JOHN MUSIC VIDEO! It's hard to believe, but for the first time in more than a decade, Elton John is appearing in his own music video for his song "A Good Heart." the latest release from the album, Wonderful Crazy Night. Click here to watch it now.

JIM CARREY NOT HAPPY! Jim Carrey has expressed his disappointment over the recent release of information in former girlfriend's autopsy report, including contents of a suicide note. White, who fatally overdosed on prescription medication in September of 2015. Click here to get the contents of sad note.

CLIMBING GATORS! If you're being chased by an alligator, climbing a tree won't help because apparently gators can climb trees too! And to prove it, a guy took a photo of one hanging out in a tree in Cape Coral, Florida. Click here to see the evidence.

TRUTH ABOUT SUNSCREEN! Sunscreen is sunscreen, right? Not according to a new study which finds we don’t always choose sunscreens that adhere to the guidelines set by the American Academy of Dermatology. About 40% of those most-popular sunscreens didn't meet criteria for effectiveness and the majority of those that didn't, failed because they weren't water- or sweat-resistant. Click here for the truth.

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz is A Few Good Men.

Today is Chocolate Day and National Strawberry Sundae Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: A riot breaks out at a Fats Domino concert in San Jose, CA, with twelve injured.
1956: Johnny Cash makes his first appearance on the Grand Old Opry.
1956: Elvis' 18th film, Tickle Me, opens in the US.
1968: Peter, Paul, and Mary appear as the "mystery guest" on What's My Line?
1968: The Yardbirds disband after a gig in Luton, England.
1971: Bjorn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Faltskog of ABBA are married.
1989: Compact discs begin to outsell vinyl records for the first time.
1998: Michael Jackson announces plans to build an entertainment complex in Detroit called "The Majestic Kingdom." It never materializes.

IF COFFEE COMMERCIALS WERE HONEST! What makes coffee so enticing? I say it's the wonderful taste and aroma of a good cup of joe. But what if coffee commercials told the literal truth about coffee? Click here to watch the result.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! So you're in the mood to see a new movie this weekend? New ones this weekend include Captain Fantastic (R), The Dog Lover (PG) and The Secret Life of Pets (PG). Click here for the rest of the flicks opening in theaters tomorrow.

WEDNESDAVE!

Today is International Kissing Day and National Fried Chicken Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957, John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time at The Woolton Church Parish.
1964, 'A Hard Day's Night' premiered at The Pavilion in London.
1967, Pink Floyd made their first appearance on Top of the Pops.
1971, Louis Armstrong died.
1972, David Bowie appeared on the Top of The Pops.
1979, Van McCoy of the hit song "The Hustle" died from a heart attack.

FUNDRAISING FLEETWOOD MAC! Fleetwood Mac will turn Dodger Stadium into a field of "Dreams" on July 28 as part of the 2016 Blue Diamond Gala fundraiser for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, for programs geared toward in-need children and families in the L.A. area. Get the details.

GINGER BAKER HEALTH! Cream drummer Ginger Baker continues to battle health issues after being diagnosed with a heart condition. Baker had scheduled a spring tour with his latest group, Air Force 3, but canceled the dates after his heart issues surfaced. Get the prognosis.

BEATLES FOR SALE! A 1977 legal document signed by John Lennon that finalized the settlement of a lawsuit with former Beatles manager Allen Klein is being sold by the Moments in Time memorabilia website is being offered for sale. How much? Click here for the price.

SLEEP SCIENCE! Everyone has periods when we have trouble falling asleep. But there are things you can do, (or not do) to help you fall asleep faster! Click here for the bedtime tips.

MONDAVE...I MEAN TUESDAVE!

Hope you had a great Riverfest, especially last night for the fireworks.

Today is Work-A-Holic Day. Welcome to the club.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957: Philadelphia's popular afternoon dance show, Bandstand, goes national, as American Bandstand.
1957:Specialty Records hires a new A&R man named Sonny Bono.
1972: Clive Davis signs Aerosmith for $125,000.
1975: The first all-female hard-rock band The Runaways, featuring Joan Jett, is formed.
1980: The Osmonds officially disband.
1981: Olivia Newton-John is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
1996: Soul singer Wilson Pickett checks into a court-ordered rehab for cocaine addiction.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Finding Dory stayed put at the top of the box office over the holiday weekend. The Legend of Tarzan opened in second place followed by The Purge: Election Year at #3. Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg's adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic The BFG was a flop in fourth place. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

FAKE FOURTH FIREWORKS! Apparently A Capitol Fourth wasn't big enough as a live show because PBS has admitted that it used archival firworks footage for some parts of the show. Bad weather, including overcast skies and haze was given as the reason for the deception. Click here for the backlash.

DEAD CELEB! Michael Cimino, who won the best-director Oscar for the 1978 film The Deer Hunter has died. Police found him dead Saturday at his L.A. home after friends were unable to reach him by phone. A cause of death has not yet been determined. Cimino was 77. See his credits on the IMDb.

COMMERCIAL FAILURES! Remember New Coke? It's time once again to revisit some of the worst product failures in history. Click here to see how many you remember.

HAPPY RIVERFEST!

Join the Eagle from Riverfest all weekend as we broadcast live from our beautiful travel trailer from FMB Trailers Sales in Holmen!

Today is Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day and International Joke Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: The Steve Allen Show presents Elvis dressed in a tuxedo and singing "Hound Dog" to an actual basset hound perched on a stool.
1956: An 11-year-old Brenda Lee signs her first recording contract with Decca Records.
1962: Gene Vincent plays the Cavern Club, opening for a house band called The Beatles.
1964: Michael Nesmith leaves home to make a name for himself as a folk singer in Los Angeles.
1969: John Lennon and Yoko Ono, along with his son Julian and her daughter Kyoko, are injured in a car crash near Golspie, Scotland.
1969: Sam Phillips sells his Sun Records Studio.
1970: Jimi Hendrix' Electric Ladyland Studios in New York are opened for the first time.
1970:Casey Kasem begins his weekly Billboard countdown, American Top 40.
1975: Ringo Starr divorces his first wife Maureen Cox after a decade of marriage.
1998: Barbra Streisand marries James Brolin.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Stuff to check out between your Riverfest-ing includes The Legend of Tarzan, The Purge: Election Year (R) Our Kind of Traitor (R) and Life, Animated (G). Click here for the rest of the new stuff.

A CAPITOL FOURTH! Smokey Robinson and Kenny Loggins are among the artists set to take part in the 2016 edition of the annual PBS Independence Day special, A Capitol Fourth, taking place on West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, and will be hosted by Tom Bergeron. Get the details.

WORST U.S. DRIVERS! Just in time for the holiday, Allstate Insurance has released its 12th annual Best Drivers Report and for the second year in a row, Boston came in dead last at 200th out of 200 cities rated. Meanwhile, America's safest city overall is Brownsville, Texas. Get the list.

PARALLEL PARKING! Watch a video of one guy's invention that makes parallel parking a breeze. Click here to watch it now.