Today is Sneak Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day. And hope he finds it before the rodents do.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960:Decca Records in England refuses to release Ray Peterson's latest single, "Tell Laura I Love Her," which they felt was "too tasteless and vulgar for the English sensibility."
1969: The photo shoot for the cover for Abbey Road takes place. Paul picks the cover out of six shots.
1975: Hank Williams, Jr. falls 500 feet down Ajax Mountain near Missoula, MT.
1986: David Crosby is released from prison after serving only eight months of his original five-year sentence for cocaine and firearms possession.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE RECORD! Suicide Squad, the DC supervillain film, opened in first place with an estimated $135.1 million, the biggest total ever for an August debut, eclipsing Guardians of the Galaxy two years ago. Meanwhile, last weeks top flick, Jason Bourne, finished in second place while Nine Lives opened in sixth. Click here for the rest of the rankings.
THEY COULD'VE WORKED IT OUT! Ringo Starr said in a recent interview that if all of his old band mates were still living, he believes that The Beatles would be touring today. Check out the interview. Meanwhile, Ringo and his All Starr Band have added more dates to their schedule. They also Japan and South Korea in October and November. Get the itinerary.
PURPLE RAIN RE-RELEASED! Vinyl has been making a comeback for years so why not cassettes?Purple Rain, the iconic Prince album from the movie of the same name, will be re-released on cassette this Friday. It will also be available on vinyl next month. And it won't stop there Five additional album's from Prince's catalog is getting the vinyl and cassette reissue treatment before the end of the year. Get more.
COUPLES THAT DRINK TOGETHER...stay married longer? Sharing a nice bottle of wine or enjoying an after-work cocktail together could be the secret to a lasting marriage. A recent study found that couples who both drink have a higher chance of a happy marriage over the longer term. Have a sip and click here.
FIRST OLYMPICS FAST FACTS! Have you been watching any coverage of the Olympics? I haven't had a desire to watch any of it. But I am fascinated by weird facts. So here are some bizarre tales from the very first modern Olympics from 1896. Click here for some fascinating facts.
