The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Dana Carvey.
Today is Sewing Machine Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964 The Rolling Stones appear on TV's Hollywood Palace.
1967 The Bee Gees appear on the UK TV show As You Like It.
1969 The Rolling Stones held a press conference to introduce Mick Taylor.
1970 The Beatles had their last #1 hit with "The Long and Winding Road."
1972 Clyde McPhatter, former lead singer of The Drifters, died of a heart attack at the age of 39.
1989 Jerry Lee Lewis gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2010 Jimmy Dean died of natural causes at the age of 81.
2011 Stevie Wonder was inducted into the Hall of Fame at New York's Apollo Theater, the same venue where he began his professional career as a 12-year-old in 1962.
2012 Ringo Starr's birthplace was spared from demolition by Liverpool City Council.
FROZEN SEQUEL! The next chapter in the Frozen story, a "holiday featurette" called Olaf's Frozen Adventure, is coming this November. The original cast is back in the 21-minute feature which follows Olaf as he sets out to find a family tradition fit for Elsa and Anna, who realize they don't have one to call their own. Get more details. Meanwhile, a Frozen sequel is also in the works.
McNUGGET 9-1-1! Waco Police Department officers recently responded to an "emergency" at the local McDonald's drive-thru because a customer was livid that her nuggets didn't get cooked quickly enough and so she wanted them for free. She didn't! Get more McNugget mania.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Monday, June 12, 2017
MONDAVE!
The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz is: McCLoud.
Today is Red Rose Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964 The Zombies record "She's Not There" at their first session for Decca Records.
1965 Sonny & Cher make their first TV appearance on American Bandstand.
1972 Ronnie Spector left husband Phil and filed for a divorce that would be granted in 1974.
1973 Grand Funk records "We're An American Band."
1989 Graceland opens the Elvis Autoland Museum which contains over 20 cars he owned.
2011 Carl Gardner, the lead singer of The Coasters died at the age of 83.
DEAD CELEB! Adam West, best known as TV's Batman, died on Friday at age 88 after a short battle with leukemia. William West Anderson was born Sept. 19, 1928 in Walla Walla, Washington. West attended a private liberal arts college in his hometown, after which he was drafted in the U.S. Army. It was there he got his first taste as an entertainer on American Forces Network television. Get the obit.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Wonder Woman remained at the top spot at the box office for the second straight week, topping The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise, which failed to impress the public. Meanwhile, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie came in third followed by Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales in fourth. Get the rest of the rankings.
IDOL AUDITIONS! ABC's reboot of American Idol is set to premiere next year, but auditions will begin August 17. Once again, the auditions will be held via East and West American Idol bus tours, which will launch in Orlando and Portland". "Open Audition" opportunities September 11 in Chicago, IL and September 14 in New Orleans, LA. Get the cities and dates.
LUCKY ANNIVERSARY CARD! A woman in Jefferson City, Missouri recently got her husband an Anniversary and stuffed it with 10 Missouri Lottery Bingo Plus scratch-off tickets, and one was a $55,000 winner. The couple plans to pay off some bills with their new fortune and maybe go out to eat. Read the lucky details.
Today is Red Rose Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964 The Zombies record "She's Not There" at their first session for Decca Records.
1965 Sonny & Cher make their first TV appearance on American Bandstand.
1972 Ronnie Spector left husband Phil and filed for a divorce that would be granted in 1974.
1973 Grand Funk records "We're An American Band."
1989 Graceland opens the Elvis Autoland Museum which contains over 20 cars he owned.
2011 Carl Gardner, the lead singer of The Coasters died at the age of 83.
DEAD CELEB! Adam West, best known as TV's Batman, died on Friday at age 88 after a short battle with leukemia. William West Anderson was born Sept. 19, 1928 in Walla Walla, Washington. West attended a private liberal arts college in his hometown, after which he was drafted in the U.S. Army. It was there he got his first taste as an entertainer on American Forces Network television. Get the obit.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Wonder Woman remained at the top spot at the box office for the second straight week, topping The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise, which failed to impress the public. Meanwhile, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie came in third followed by Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales in fourth. Get the rest of the rankings.
IDOL AUDITIONS! ABC's reboot of American Idol is set to premiere next year, but auditions will begin August 17. Once again, the auditions will be held via East and West American Idol bus tours, which will launch in Orlando and Portland". "Open Audition" opportunities September 11 in Chicago, IL and September 14 in New Orleans, LA. Get the cities and dates.
LUCKY ANNIVERSARY CARD! A woman in Jefferson City, Missouri recently got her husband an Anniversary and stuffed it with 10 Missouri Lottery Bingo Plus scratch-off tickets, and one was a $55,000 winner. The couple plans to pay off some bills with their new fortune and maybe go out to eat. Read the lucky details.
Friday, June 9, 2017
FRIDAVE!
The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz is: a rabbit.
Today is Donald Duck Day and National Strawberry Rhubarb Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1958 Jerry Lee Lewis and his producer Sam Phillips take out a full page ad in Billboard magazine to explain his second divorce and third marriage to his 14-year-old second cousin Myra.
1967 The Monkees kicked off their Summer tour at the Hollywood Bowl.
1969 The Rolling Stones announce that Mick Taylor will replace Brian Jones.
1970 Bob Dylan is awarded an honorary Doctorate in Music by Princeton University.
1972 Elvis performed for the first time in New York City.
1993 The Tina Turner biopic, What's Love Got to Do With It?, opened in US theatres.
2015 A copy of The Beatles' White Album signed by convicted murderer Charles Manson went up for auction on the website iOffer. The Buy It Now option was $50,000.
HAIL HAIL CHUCK BERRY! Chuck Berry's final album, Chuck, hits stores today. Berry produced the album and wrote eight of its 10 tracks. He recorded it in his native St. Louis with members of his longtime backing band. Berry's son and grandson are set to perform a track or two from the album this Monday night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Get more Chuck.
EXPENSIVE LUNCH! Millions of Americans go out to lunch at work every day, and it's costing them dearly. According to a Visa survey, the average American spends $11.14 twice a week for lunch, which adds up to $1,040 yearly. If they instead put that money into an account earning a mere 6% interest, in thirty years they would find themselves $88,500 richer. This is why I eat Ramen noodles every day!!! Get the details.
Today is Donald Duck Day and National Strawberry Rhubarb Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1958 Jerry Lee Lewis and his producer Sam Phillips take out a full page ad in Billboard magazine to explain his second divorce and third marriage to his 14-year-old second cousin Myra.
1967 The Monkees kicked off their Summer tour at the Hollywood Bowl.
1969 The Rolling Stones announce that Mick Taylor will replace Brian Jones.
1970 Bob Dylan is awarded an honorary Doctorate in Music by Princeton University.
1972 Elvis performed for the first time in New York City.
1993 The Tina Turner biopic, What's Love Got to Do With It?, opened in US theatres.
2015 A copy of The Beatles' White Album signed by convicted murderer Charles Manson went up for auction on the website iOffer. The Buy It Now option was $50,000.
HAIL HAIL CHUCK BERRY! Chuck Berry's final album, Chuck, hits stores today. Berry produced the album and wrote eight of its 10 tracks. He recorded it in his native St. Louis with members of his longtime backing band. Berry's son and grandson are set to perform a track or two from the album this Monday night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Get more Chuck.
EXPENSIVE LUNCH! Millions of Americans go out to lunch at work every day, and it's costing them dearly. According to a Visa survey, the average American spends $11.14 twice a week for lunch, which adds up to $1,040 yearly. If they instead put that money into an account earning a mere 6% interest, in thirty years they would find themselves $88,500 richer. This is why I eat Ramen noodles every day!!! Get the details.
Thursday, June 8, 2017
THURSDAVE!
The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz is: The $10,000 Pyramid.
Today is Best Friends Day, Name Your Poison Day, and World Ocean Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1969 An official press release announces that Brian Jones has quit The Rolling Stones.
1970 Deep Purple had their van and equipment impounded by East German police while on an European tour, after mistakenly driving too close to the border.
1971 Jerry Lee Lewis marries his fourth wife, a 29-year-old divorcee who worked as a secretary for the Memphis sheriff's department. The pair would split just two weeks later, but never divorced. They would remain married, seeing each other only occasionally until she was found floating dead in her backyard swimming pool on June 8th, 1982.
1974 Rick Wakeman left Yes. He rejoined the group in 1976, but left again in 1980.
1991 Bruce Springsteen marries Patti Scialfa, a backup singer in the E Street Band.
1998 The surviving Beatles are seen together for the first time in nearly 30 years at a memorial service for Linda McCartney held at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London, England.
2003 Billy Joel won a Tony award for the orchestration of his musical, Movin' Out.
2016 Janis Joplin's childhood home in Port Arthur, Texas was put up for sale for $500,000.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Some of the new flicks opening in theaters nationwide tomorrow include It Comes At Night (R), Megan Leavey (PG-13), and The Mummy (PG-13). Click here for the rest of the new flicks to blow your hard earned money on this weekend.
PHIL FALLS FLAT! Phil Collins has cancelled his London shows tonight and tomorrow after suffering a nasty fall in his hotel room last night. He was taken to the hospital where he had stitches to close a gash on his head which he got after he slipped and bashed his on a chair. The concerts have been rescheduled for November 26 and 26. But don't worry. As his tour proclaims, he's "Not Dead Yet." Get the prognosis.
ELVIS BOXED! A new Elvis compilation featuring his earliest recordings, including his complete body of work with Sun Records, will be released on July 28. A Boy from Tupelo: The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings will be available as a three-CD box set and will include every known master and outtake he recorded for Sun records. Get more sunny details.
POT PIZZA! A medical marijuana dispensary in Quincy Massachusetts has added pot pizza to its menu.. But it ain't cheap. A six-inch cheese pizza sells for $38 and is sold frozen, so people can just throw them in the oven and bake, then bake. Only people with state-issued medical marijuana ID cards are eligible to purchase. Unfortunately, eating the weedza only makes you hungry for more. Get the baked details.
Today is Best Friends Day, Name Your Poison Day, and World Ocean Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1969 An official press release announces that Brian Jones has quit The Rolling Stones.
1970 Deep Purple had their van and equipment impounded by East German police while on an European tour, after mistakenly driving too close to the border.
1971 Jerry Lee Lewis marries his fourth wife, a 29-year-old divorcee who worked as a secretary for the Memphis sheriff's department. The pair would split just two weeks later, but never divorced. They would remain married, seeing each other only occasionally until she was found floating dead in her backyard swimming pool on June 8th, 1982.
1974 Rick Wakeman left Yes. He rejoined the group in 1976, but left again in 1980.
1991 Bruce Springsteen marries Patti Scialfa, a backup singer in the E Street Band.
1998 The surviving Beatles are seen together for the first time in nearly 30 years at a memorial service for Linda McCartney held at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London, England.
2003 Billy Joel won a Tony award for the orchestration of his musical, Movin' Out.
2016 Janis Joplin's childhood home in Port Arthur, Texas was put up for sale for $500,000.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Some of the new flicks opening in theaters nationwide tomorrow include It Comes At Night (R), Megan Leavey (PG-13), and The Mummy (PG-13). Click here for the rest of the new flicks to blow your hard earned money on this weekend.
PHIL FALLS FLAT! Phil Collins has cancelled his London shows tonight and tomorrow after suffering a nasty fall in his hotel room last night. He was taken to the hospital where he had stitches to close a gash on his head which he got after he slipped and bashed his on a chair. The concerts have been rescheduled for November 26 and 26. But don't worry. As his tour proclaims, he's "Not Dead Yet." Get the prognosis.
ELVIS BOXED! A new Elvis compilation featuring his earliest recordings, including his complete body of work with Sun Records, will be released on July 28. A Boy from Tupelo: The Complete 1953-1955 Recordings will be available as a three-CD box set and will include every known master and outtake he recorded for Sun records. Get more sunny details.
POT PIZZA! A medical marijuana dispensary in Quincy Massachusetts has added pot pizza to its menu.. But it ain't cheap. A six-inch cheese pizza sells for $38 and is sold frozen, so people can just throw them in the oven and bake, then bake. Only people with state-issued medical marijuana ID cards are eligible to purchase. Unfortunately, eating the weedza only makes you hungry for more. Get the baked details.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
WEDNESDAVE!
The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz is: he was a dry cleaner.
Today is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 Decca Records releases "Come On", The Rolling Stones' first single. The same day, they make their TV debut on the BBC's Thank Your Lucky Stars.
1966 Roy Orbison's wife, 25 year old Claudette, was killed in a motorcycle accident.
1969 Blind Faith played their only live performance in Hyde Park, London.
1971 Carole King's album "Tapestry" is awarded a Gold record.
1975 Elton John's album "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" went to #1 in the US in its first week of release. It was the first time any artist had achieved this feat.
1976 Capitol Records re-issues some of The Beatles' hits on the album "Rock 'N' Roll Music".
1993 Ground breaking of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame took place in Cleveland.
2012 Bob Welch, a member of Fleetwood Mac from 1971 to 1974, died of an apparent suicide at the age of 66.
CHER: THE MUSICAL! A Cher biographical musical is on it's way to Broadway next year. Last month Cher told Billboard she was working on the musical with Jersey Boys writer Rick Elice and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller. Click here to Cher the details.
A CAPITOL 4TH! The Beach Boys and The Four Tops are among the artists set to performer at the annual PBS special, A Capitol Fourth, on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. John Stamos will host as well as play drums with The Beach Boys. The show will air at 7 p.m. on PBS. Get the details.
DEAD CELEB! Marilyn Hall, an Emmy-winning TV writer-producer, philanthropist and wife of Let's Make a Deal host Monty Hall, died on Monday at age 90. She also served as a writer on the TV series Love American Style, and as a producer on the 1982 TV movie A Woman Called Golda. Get the obit.
ANGRY BIRD! A peacock went on a rampage at a California liquor store last Monday. After gaining entry, the berserk bird flew around the store breaking bottles of wine and champagne and causing $500 damage in the ensuing mayhem. The bird might go through withdrawals after being caught and sent to the Peacock Cafe inside the local arboretum, which does not serve alcohol. Get more on the reckless ruckus.
Today is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 Decca Records releases "Come On", The Rolling Stones' first single. The same day, they make their TV debut on the BBC's Thank Your Lucky Stars.
1966 Roy Orbison's wife, 25 year old Claudette, was killed in a motorcycle accident.
1969 Blind Faith played their only live performance in Hyde Park, London.
1971 Carole King's album "Tapestry" is awarded a Gold record.
1975 Elton John's album "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" went to #1 in the US in its first week of release. It was the first time any artist had achieved this feat.
1976 Capitol Records re-issues some of The Beatles' hits on the album "Rock 'N' Roll Music".
1993 Ground breaking of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame took place in Cleveland.
2012 Bob Welch, a member of Fleetwood Mac from 1971 to 1974, died of an apparent suicide at the age of 66.
CHER: THE MUSICAL! A Cher biographical musical is on it's way to Broadway next year. Last month Cher told Billboard she was working on the musical with Jersey Boys writer Rick Elice and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller. Click here to Cher the details.
A CAPITOL 4TH! The Beach Boys and The Four Tops are among the artists set to performer at the annual PBS special, A Capitol Fourth, on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. John Stamos will host as well as play drums with The Beach Boys. The show will air at 7 p.m. on PBS. Get the details.
DEAD CELEB! Marilyn Hall, an Emmy-winning TV writer-producer, philanthropist and wife of Let's Make a Deal host Monty Hall, died on Monday at age 90. She also served as a writer on the TV series Love American Style, and as a producer on the 1982 TV movie A Woman Called Golda. Get the obit.
ANGRY BIRD! A peacock went on a rampage at a California liquor store last Monday. After gaining entry, the berserk bird flew around the store breaking bottles of wine and champagne and causing $500 damage in the ensuing mayhem. The bird might go through withdrawals after being caught and sent to the Peacock Cafe inside the local arboretum, which does not serve alcohol. Get more on the reckless ruckus.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
TUESDAVE!
The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz is: a boa constrictor (or snake).
Today is National Gardening Exercise Day and National Yo-Yo Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960 Lead singer Tony Williams leaves The Platters for an ill-fated solo career.
1962 The Beatles audition for George Martin at EMI Records. He signs them the following month.
1969 Rod Stewart signs a solo recording contract with Mercury Records.
1971 John Lennon and Yoko Ono performed with the Mothers of Invention at the Fillmore East.
1987 Michael Jackson quit the Jehovah's Witnesses.
1990 Steely Dan drummer Jim Hodder drowned in his swimming pool. He was 42.
1993 A re-formed Velvet Underground played at Wembley Arena, London.
2001 Twenty of Elton John's automobiles sold at auction for $2.75 million.
2003 Dave Rowberry, the keyboardist for The Animals died of a heart attack at age 62.
2005 The Michael Jackson child molestation case began deliberations.
2006 Billy Preston passed away at the age of 59.
2010 Marvin Isley, bass player for the The Isley Brothers, died at the age of 56.
COLLINS' LAME EXCUSE! Phil Collins says he decided to come out of retirement because his youngest children kept asking him to. He says retirement was a lame excuse not to perform. So last year, he decided to do a few shows with his son Nic on drums. He enjoyed it so much that he eventually decided to tour again. Collin's current European launched over the weekend and continues through June 30. Get the dates.
FIRE SALE! July 29 will mark the 50th anniversary of The Doors' hit "Light My Fire" topping the chart. And in honor of the milestone, a limited-edition vinyl single will be issued on Friday, July 28. Only 7,500 copies will be available, which is being sold for the suggested price of $7.98. Click here to light up.
"FRIENDS" NIGHTMARE? Matthew Perry, who played Chandler on "Friends" says that a reunion with his former co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer, would be a "nightmare." He says the show ended on such a high that they can't beat it so why even try to do it again. Get the details.
PROM CAMEL! Remember when going to the prom meant getting a date, a tux or a dress and maybe getting a limo? Well, one over the top mom decide to give her son some prom presents he won't likely soon forget. She bought a $25,000 camel, 3 tons of sand and had a Rolls and a Lamborghini on loan for his special occasion. No doubt she'll be in debt for a long long time. Get the ridiculousness of it.
Today is National Gardening Exercise Day and National Yo-Yo Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960 Lead singer Tony Williams leaves The Platters for an ill-fated solo career.
1962 The Beatles audition for George Martin at EMI Records. He signs them the following month.
1969 Rod Stewart signs a solo recording contract with Mercury Records.
1971 John Lennon and Yoko Ono performed with the Mothers of Invention at the Fillmore East.
1987 Michael Jackson quit the Jehovah's Witnesses.
1990 Steely Dan drummer Jim Hodder drowned in his swimming pool. He was 42.
1993 A re-formed Velvet Underground played at Wembley Arena, London.
2001 Twenty of Elton John's automobiles sold at auction for $2.75 million.
2003 Dave Rowberry, the keyboardist for The Animals died of a heart attack at age 62.
2005 The Michael Jackson child molestation case began deliberations.
2006 Billy Preston passed away at the age of 59.
2010 Marvin Isley, bass player for the The Isley Brothers, died at the age of 56.
COLLINS' LAME EXCUSE! Phil Collins says he decided to come out of retirement because his youngest children kept asking him to. He says retirement was a lame excuse not to perform. So last year, he decided to do a few shows with his son Nic on drums. He enjoyed it so much that he eventually decided to tour again. Collin's current European launched over the weekend and continues through June 30. Get the dates.
FIRE SALE! July 29 will mark the 50th anniversary of The Doors' hit "Light My Fire" topping the chart. And in honor of the milestone, a limited-edition vinyl single will be issued on Friday, July 28. Only 7,500 copies will be available, which is being sold for the suggested price of $7.98. Click here to light up.
"FRIENDS" NIGHTMARE? Matthew Perry, who played Chandler on "Friends" says that a reunion with his former co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer, would be a "nightmare." He says the show ended on such a high that they can't beat it so why even try to do it again. Get the details.
PROM CAMEL! Remember when going to the prom meant getting a date, a tux or a dress and maybe getting a limo? Well, one over the top mom decide to give her son some prom presents he won't likely soon forget. She bought a $25,000 camel, 3 tons of sand and had a Rolls and a Lamborghini on loan for his special occasion. No doubt she'll be in debt for a long long time. Get the ridiculousness of it.
Monday, June 5, 2017
MONDAVE!
The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz is: City Slickers.
Today is World Environment Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Elvis made his second appearance on Milton Berle's Texaco Star Theatre.
1958 The L.P. "Johnny Mathis' Greatest Hits" went to number 1 in the US. It stayed on the charts for 490 weeks, setting a record that would not be broken until Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon".
1959 Bob Dylan graduated from high school in Hibbing, Minnesota
1964 David Jones And The King Bees released their first record, "Liza Jane" in the UK. Jones later became David Bowie to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees.
1971 Grand Funk broke The Beatles' box office record by selling out Shea Stadium in 72 hours. The concert grossed more than $300,000. That was about $2,000 more than The Beatles in 1965.
1974 The Bobbie Gentry Happiness Hour summer TV show debuted on CBS.
1977 Alice Cooper lost one of his most famous stage props when a rat being served as dinner to Cooper's boa constrictor, bit the snake and killed.
1979 64 year old Muddy Waters married 25 year old Marva Jean Brooks.
1988 After nine years of marriage, Patti Boyd filed for divorce from Eric Clapton.
1989 The Doobie Brothers reformed their original hit making line-up and hit the concert trail.
1993 Conway Twitty died of a heart attack during surgery. He was 59.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Wonder Woman had the largest opening for a female-led comic adaptation over the weekend coming in at the top spot. Internationally, Wonder Woman brought in upwards of $122 million in its opening weekend, besting Man of Steel, Thor, The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy. Meanwhile, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, took second place followed by last week's box office champ, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Click here for the rest of the rankings.
ELTON JOHN TERROR TRIBUTE! Elton John has paid tribute to the victims of terror attacks in Manchester and London. During his concert in Derby, England Sunday night, Elton dedicated his hit "I Want Love" to those who were killed. Get the details.
GREGG ALLMAN LAID TO REST! Over the weekend Gregg Allman was laid to rest in Macon, Georgia. Allman's former wife, Cher, was among the mourners at the service, as were fellow Allman Brothers Band members Dickey Betts, Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson and Derek Trucks. Allman died May 27 of liver cancer at age 69 following years of failing health. Get the story.
KC SHAKES HIS BOOTY! KC and the Sunshine Band is bringing some heat to the dance floor just in time for summer with a new single called "Movin' Your Body." A lyric video of the song was premiered recently on Billboard.com and also can be viewed on the band's official YouTube Channel.
PATRIOTIC SQUIRRELS! An Air Force veteran in San Antonio recently discovered that all the American flags in his front yard had been stolen. But it turns out it wasn't vandalism. Apparently his next door neighbor witnessed a pair of squirrels ripping the flags from their sticks and running off with them. High up in a tree, a patriotic squirrel nest was built with ten small American flags. Click here to see the squirrels in action.
Today is World Environment Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Elvis made his second appearance on Milton Berle's Texaco Star Theatre.
1958 The L.P. "Johnny Mathis' Greatest Hits" went to number 1 in the US. It stayed on the charts for 490 weeks, setting a record that would not be broken until Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon".
1959 Bob Dylan graduated from high school in Hibbing, Minnesota
1964 David Jones And The King Bees released their first record, "Liza Jane" in the UK. Jones later became David Bowie to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees.
1971 Grand Funk broke The Beatles' box office record by selling out Shea Stadium in 72 hours. The concert grossed more than $300,000. That was about $2,000 more than The Beatles in 1965.
1974 The Bobbie Gentry Happiness Hour summer TV show debuted on CBS.
1977 Alice Cooper lost one of his most famous stage props when a rat being served as dinner to Cooper's boa constrictor, bit the snake and killed.
1979 64 year old Muddy Waters married 25 year old Marva Jean Brooks.
1988 After nine years of marriage, Patti Boyd filed for divorce from Eric Clapton.
1989 The Doobie Brothers reformed their original hit making line-up and hit the concert trail.
1993 Conway Twitty died of a heart attack during surgery. He was 59.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Wonder Woman had the largest opening for a female-led comic adaptation over the weekend coming in at the top spot. Internationally, Wonder Woman brought in upwards of $122 million in its opening weekend, besting Man of Steel, Thor, The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy. Meanwhile, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, took second place followed by last week's box office champ, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Click here for the rest of the rankings.
ELTON JOHN TERROR TRIBUTE! Elton John has paid tribute to the victims of terror attacks in Manchester and London. During his concert in Derby, England Sunday night, Elton dedicated his hit "I Want Love" to those who were killed. Get the details.
GREGG ALLMAN LAID TO REST! Over the weekend Gregg Allman was laid to rest in Macon, Georgia. Allman's former wife, Cher, was among the mourners at the service, as were fellow Allman Brothers Band members Dickey Betts, Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson and Derek Trucks. Allman died May 27 of liver cancer at age 69 following years of failing health. Get the story.
KC SHAKES HIS BOOTY! KC and the Sunshine Band is bringing some heat to the dance floor just in time for summer with a new single called "Movin' Your Body." A lyric video of the song was premiered recently on Billboard.com and also can be viewed on the band's official YouTube Channel.
PATRIOTIC SQUIRRELS! An Air Force veteran in San Antonio recently discovered that all the American flags in his front yard had been stolen. But it turns out it wasn't vandalism. Apparently his next door neighbor witnessed a pair of squirrels ripping the flags from their sticks and running off with them. High up in a tree, a patriotic squirrel nest was built with ten small American flags. Click here to see the squirrels in action.
Friday, June 2, 2017
FRIDAVE!
Today is National Bubba Day, National Doughnut Day, and National Rocky Road Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1896 Guglielmo Marconi was granted a patent for what would later be called radio.
1958 Alan Freed kicks off his new Rock 'n' Roll radio show on WABC in New York.
1964 The Rolling Stones make their American TV debut on The Les Crane Show in NYC.
1972 Dion And The Belmonts reunited for a concert at Madison Square Garden.
1989 52 year old Bill Wyman married 19 year old Mandy Smith. It lasted two years.
2008 Bo Diddley died of heart failure at the age of 79.
EAGLES EAST & WEST! The Eagles have confirmed that at the upcoming Classic East and Classic West festivals this summer, Glenn Frey's vocals will be handled by his son Deacon and Vince Gill. Earth, Wind & Fire, also performing at the festivals, agree that the Eagles continuing to perform is actually the best way to honor Frey's legacy. Get the details.
MOODY BLUES TOUR! The Moody Blues' North American tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of Days of Future Passed gets underway tomorrow in Rancho Mirage, California. The "Days of Future Passed -- 50th Anniversary" trek features a total of 28 dates through a July 23 concert in Atlanta. Get the dates.
DRONE DELIVERS DONUTS! A doughnut shop in Denver celebrated National Doughnut Day on Wednesday by making doughnut deliveries with drones. Using an unmanned drone, Lamar's Donuts successfully dropped off boxes of donuts to the Denver Police Department and the Denver Fire Department among other locations. Get the tasty details.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1896 Guglielmo Marconi was granted a patent for what would later be called radio.
1958 Alan Freed kicks off his new Rock 'n' Roll radio show on WABC in New York.
1964 The Rolling Stones make their American TV debut on The Les Crane Show in NYC.
1972 Dion And The Belmonts reunited for a concert at Madison Square Garden.
1989 52 year old Bill Wyman married 19 year old Mandy Smith. It lasted two years.
2008 Bo Diddley died of heart failure at the age of 79.
EAGLES EAST & WEST! The Eagles have confirmed that at the upcoming Classic East and Classic West festivals this summer, Glenn Frey's vocals will be handled by his son Deacon and Vince Gill. Earth, Wind & Fire, also performing at the festivals, agree that the Eagles continuing to perform is actually the best way to honor Frey's legacy. Get the details.
MOODY BLUES TOUR! The Moody Blues' North American tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of Days of Future Passed gets underway tomorrow in Rancho Mirage, California. The "Days of Future Passed -- 50th Anniversary" trek features a total of 28 dates through a July 23 concert in Atlanta. Get the dates.
DRONE DELIVERS DONUTS! A doughnut shop in Denver celebrated National Doughnut Day on Wednesday by making doughnut deliveries with drones. Using an unmanned drone, Lamar's Donuts successfully dropped off boxes of donuts to the Denver Police Department and the Denver Fire Department among other locations. Get the tasty details.
Thursday, June 1, 2017
THURSDAVE!
The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz: a mobile home or trailer.
Today is Dare Day and Flip A Coin Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957 Sam Cooke records "You Send Me."
1959 The first edition of Juke Box Jury airs on the BBC in Britain.
1971 Elvis' birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi, was opened to the public.
and Gladys Knight is the last musical guest to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1975 Ron Wood replaces Mick Taylor on his first tour with The Rolling Stones.
1977 Billy Joel wraps up a four month tour of the US by appearing at Carnegie Hall in New York.
1984 Nate Nelson, lead singer of The Flamingos died at the age of 52.
1987 "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is released in CD format in the UK.
1991 50 year old David Ruffin, formerly of The Temptations, died of an overdose of crack cocaine.
1997 Re-issued to mark the 40th anniversary of its release, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" re-entered the UK album chart at #47. To date, the album spent a total of 201 weeks on the UK charts.
SGT. PEPPER'S ANNIVERSARY! It was 50 years ago today that Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band got its official release in the U.K. The album spent 15 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and has since gone on to sell more than 11 million copies in the U.S. and more than 5 million in the U.K. Click here for a Q&A with Paul McCartney.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New flicks to check out this weekend include Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG), Wonder Woman (PG-13), and Three Idiotas (PG-13). Click here to check out the rest of the movies opening nationwide tomorrow.
ATM ON FIRE! On Tuesday police Washington, responded to a drive-up ATM on fire. Apparently the would-be thieves used a blowtorch to try and break in to the ATM's cash and would up setting the money on fire. Police easily rounded up the suspects thanks to surveillance cameras. Get the police report.
JANET JACKSON REALITY SHOW! Janet Jackson's marriage to, and ongoing divorce from Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana, was something the singer kept a relatively private affair, but we could be learning a lot more about the whole matter in a Netflix 10-part documentary series chronicling Janet's new motherhood, divorce and return to music. Get the details.
Today is Dare Day and Flip A Coin Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957 Sam Cooke records "You Send Me."
1959 The first edition of Juke Box Jury airs on the BBC in Britain.
1971 Elvis' birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi, was opened to the public.
and Gladys Knight is the last musical guest to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1975 Ron Wood replaces Mick Taylor on his first tour with The Rolling Stones.
1977 Billy Joel wraps up a four month tour of the US by appearing at Carnegie Hall in New York.
1984 Nate Nelson, lead singer of The Flamingos died at the age of 52.
1987 "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is released in CD format in the UK.
1991 50 year old David Ruffin, formerly of The Temptations, died of an overdose of crack cocaine.
1997 Re-issued to mark the 40th anniversary of its release, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" re-entered the UK album chart at #47. To date, the album spent a total of 201 weeks on the UK charts.
SGT. PEPPER'S ANNIVERSARY! It was 50 years ago today that Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band got its official release in the U.K. The album spent 15 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and has since gone on to sell more than 11 million copies in the U.S. and more than 5 million in the U.K. Click here for a Q&A with Paul McCartney.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New flicks to check out this weekend include Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG), Wonder Woman (PG-13), and Three Idiotas (PG-13). Click here to check out the rest of the movies opening nationwide tomorrow.
ATM ON FIRE! On Tuesday police Washington, responded to a drive-up ATM on fire. Apparently the would-be thieves used a blowtorch to try and break in to the ATM's cash and would up setting the money on fire. Police easily rounded up the suspects thanks to surveillance cameras. Get the police report.
JANET JACKSON REALITY SHOW! Janet Jackson's marriage to, and ongoing divorce from Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana, was something the singer kept a relatively private affair, but we could be learning a lot more about the whole matter in a Netflix 10-part documentary series chronicling Janet's new motherhood, divorce and return to music. Get the details.
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
WEDNESDAVE!
The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Back In The U.S.S.R. and School's Out.
Today is World No Tobacco Day, Save Your Hearing Day and National Macaroon Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Buddy Holly, after seeing the John Wayne movie The Searchers is inspired to write "That'll be the day."
1961 Chuck Berry opens an amusement park that he calls Berry Park, in Wentzville, Missouri.
1964 The Dave Clark Five appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first of 11 appearances.
1976 The Who's concert at the Charlton Athletic Grounds in England sets the Guinness Book of World Records as the loudest rock band at 120 decibels.
1979 Supertramp performs at New York's Madison Square Garden.
1980 The Theme From M*A*S*H* was at the top of the UK singles chart, ten years after it was first recorded.
GREGG ALLMAN TRIBUTE! This year's CMT Music Awards ceremony will feature a musical salute to Gregg Allman, who died this past Saturday from complications from liver cancer at age 69. The tribute will include special perofrmancesby Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley.
The 2017 CMT Music Awards will air Wednesday, June 7. Get the details.
CELEBRITY RE-COUPLED? Are Sean Penn and Robin Wright back together? It's been seven years since their divorce was finalized, but on Tuesday they flew into JFK Airport Tuesday morning, and left together in the same SUV. The couple got married in 1996. However, their relationship was tumultuous and they filed for divorce in 2007, then reconciled briefly, before calling it quits in 2010. Click here for the rampant rumor.
A REAL GO-GATOR! Over the Memorial Day weekend , a Florida family was shocked to find an unwelcome visitor in the their pool; an 8 foot alligator. It's not clear how it got there but it was safely removed and relocated to a safer and more appropriate location. No doubt the family will keep their pool covered from now on. Watch the removal.
Today is World No Tobacco Day, Save Your Hearing Day and National Macaroon Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Buddy Holly, after seeing the John Wayne movie The Searchers is inspired to write "That'll be the day."
1961 Chuck Berry opens an amusement park that he calls Berry Park, in Wentzville, Missouri.
1964 The Dave Clark Five appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first of 11 appearances.
1976 The Who's concert at the Charlton Athletic Grounds in England sets the Guinness Book of World Records as the loudest rock band at 120 decibels.
1979 Supertramp performs at New York's Madison Square Garden.
1980 The Theme From M*A*S*H* was at the top of the UK singles chart, ten years after it was first recorded.
GREGG ALLMAN TRIBUTE! This year's CMT Music Awards ceremony will feature a musical salute to Gregg Allman, who died this past Saturday from complications from liver cancer at age 69. The tribute will include special perofrmancesby Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley.
The 2017 CMT Music Awards will air Wednesday, June 7. Get the details.
CELEBRITY RE-COUPLED? Are Sean Penn and Robin Wright back together? It's been seven years since their divorce was finalized, but on Tuesday they flew into JFK Airport Tuesday morning, and left together in the same SUV. The couple got married in 1996. However, their relationship was tumultuous and they filed for divorce in 2007, then reconciled briefly, before calling it quits in 2010. Click here for the rampant rumor.
A REAL GO-GATOR! Over the Memorial Day weekend , a Florida family was shocked to find an unwelcome visitor in the their pool; an 8 foot alligator. It's not clear how it got there but it was safely removed and relocated to a safer and more appropriate location. No doubt the family will keep their pool covered from now on. Watch the removal.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
TUESDAVE!
Today is Water A Flower Day. Let Mother Nature do it today.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964 "Love Me Do" became The Beatles' fourth US number one hit.
1968 The Beatles began recording the White Album.
1978 Led Zeppelin began work on their final album, "In Through the Out Door".
1980 Carl Radle, bass guitarist for Derek And The Dominos, died of kidney failure at age 37.
1992 Paul Simon married Edie Brickell of the New Bohemians.
2003 British record producer Mickie Most died of a rare form of cancer at age 64.
2010 Anita Humes, lead singer for The Essex on "Easier Said Than Done" died at age 69.
BEATLES BOOK! With the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band taking place this Thursday, Beatles historian and author Bruce Spizer has just published a new book about the album. The Beatles and Sgt. Pepper: A Fans' Perspective give an in-depth look at the history and cultural impact of the record. Get a preview.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! To know one's surprise, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales was holiday weekend box office champ. In second place was Disney's Guardians of the Galaxy followed by Baywatch which debuted in third place. Get the rest of the rankings.
DEAD CELEB! Sad news over the weekend with the death of legendary musician Gregg Allman, who passed away Saturday due to complications from liver cancer. Allman began work on a new album, Southern Blood, due in September. Allman was 69. Get the obit.
MEAT VENDING MACHINE! A butcher in Wisconsin is making sure his customers will never run out of their beloved brats. RJ's Meats in Hudson is now selling meat out of a vending machine. He say he did it because his store has very limited hours, open on Sundays only from 11-3. Meat loving customers can get bacon, brats, potato salad, cheese curds and even seasoning. Get the meaty details.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964 "Love Me Do" became The Beatles' fourth US number one hit.
1968 The Beatles began recording the White Album.
1978 Led Zeppelin began work on their final album, "In Through the Out Door".
1980 Carl Radle, bass guitarist for Derek And The Dominos, died of kidney failure at age 37.
1992 Paul Simon married Edie Brickell of the New Bohemians.
2003 British record producer Mickie Most died of a rare form of cancer at age 64.
2010 Anita Humes, lead singer for The Essex on "Easier Said Than Done" died at age 69.
BEATLES BOOK! With the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band taking place this Thursday, Beatles historian and author Bruce Spizer has just published a new book about the album. The Beatles and Sgt. Pepper: A Fans' Perspective give an in-depth look at the history and cultural impact of the record. Get a preview.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! To know one's surprise, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales was holiday weekend box office champ. In second place was Disney's Guardians of the Galaxy followed by Baywatch which debuted in third place. Get the rest of the rankings.
DEAD CELEB! Sad news over the weekend with the death of legendary musician Gregg Allman, who passed away Saturday due to complications from liver cancer. Allman began work on a new album, Southern Blood, due in September. Allman was 69. Get the obit.
MEAT VENDING MACHINE! A butcher in Wisconsin is making sure his customers will never run out of their beloved brats. RJ's Meats in Hudson is now selling meat out of a vending machine. He say he did it because his store has very limited hours, open on Sundays only from 11-3. Meat loving customers can get bacon, brats, potato salad, cheese curds and even seasoning. Get the meaty details.
Friday, May 26, 2017
FRIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVE!!!!!
Today is Don't Fry Friday and Sally Ride Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Two months after a car accident, Carl Perkins finally appears on The Perry Como Show.
1962 Mr. Aker Bilk became the first British artist to have a #1 hit in America with "Stranger On The Shore".
1963 Elvis Presley records "(You're The) Devil In Disguise".
1965 The Rolling Stones appear on Shindig!
1967 The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was released in the UK.
1969 John Lennon recorded "Give Peace a Chance" in a hotel room in Montreal.
1970 George Harrison begins recording his album "All Things Must Pass".
1971 Don McLean records "American Pie".
1977 William Powell of The O'Jays, died after a long bout with cancer at age 35.
1994 37-year-old Michael Jackson married 27-year-old Lisa Marie Presley.
BEATLES PEPPER'S 50TH REISSUE! The 50th anniversary reissue of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band is available in multiple formats and configurations, including a super deluxe six-disc set containing two CDs of outtakes, new stereo mixes of the non-LP singles "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane," mono mixes, and a DVD and Blu-ray with video and audio content. Get the details.
NEW ROY ORBISON ALBUM! A new album combining archival vocal performances from Roy Orbison with newly recorded orchestral accompaniment is coming out this November. A Love So Beautiful: Roy Orbison with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra features 15 tracks, including newly created versions of classics songs spanning his entire career. Get a sneak peek.
GRILLING GORDON! Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay appeared on Good Morning America today to judge a battle of the burgers competition. He also revealed his secret on how to grill the ultimate burger at home this summer. Click here to get grilling.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Two months after a car accident, Carl Perkins finally appears on The Perry Como Show.
1962 Mr. Aker Bilk became the first British artist to have a #1 hit in America with "Stranger On The Shore".
1963 Elvis Presley records "(You're The) Devil In Disguise".
1965 The Rolling Stones appear on Shindig!
1967 The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was released in the UK.
1969 John Lennon recorded "Give Peace a Chance" in a hotel room in Montreal.
1970 George Harrison begins recording his album "All Things Must Pass".
1971 Don McLean records "American Pie".
1977 William Powell of The O'Jays, died after a long bout with cancer at age 35.
1994 37-year-old Michael Jackson married 27-year-old Lisa Marie Presley.
BEATLES PEPPER'S 50TH REISSUE! The 50th anniversary reissue of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band is available in multiple formats and configurations, including a super deluxe six-disc set containing two CDs of outtakes, new stereo mixes of the non-LP singles "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane," mono mixes, and a DVD and Blu-ray with video and audio content. Get the details.
NEW ROY ORBISON ALBUM! A new album combining archival vocal performances from Roy Orbison with newly recorded orchestral accompaniment is coming out this November. A Love So Beautiful: Roy Orbison with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra features 15 tracks, including newly created versions of classics songs spanning his entire career. Get a sneak peek.
GRILLING GORDON! Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay appeared on Good Morning America today to judge a battle of the burgers competition. He also revealed his secret on how to grill the ultimate burger at home this summer. Click here to get grilling.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
THURSDAVE!
Today is National Brown Bag It Day, National Towel Day, National Wine Day, and National Tap Dance Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1965 Dave Davies is knocked unconscious when he falls into drummer Mick Avory's cymbal during a London concert.
1969 The Hollies recorded "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" with Elton John on piano.
1973 Carole King gives a free concert for 100,000 fans in New York's Central Park.
1978 The Who's London concert is filmed for their movie The Kids Are Alright.
2013 Marshall Lytle, bassist for Bill Haley & His Comets died of lung cancer at the age of 79.
STAR WARS 40TH! Star Wars debuted in US theaters and these days it's as popular as ever. Of course, any Star Wars anniversary reminds us that Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia, is no longer with us. Mark Hamill recently revealed that he and Fisher were "really attracted to each other" back in the day. Meanwhile, fans are eagerly awaiting Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which opens December 15. Click here to watch the trailer.
RONNIE RECOVERING! Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood recently underwent a successful operation to treat a small lung lesion. The lesion was discovered during a routine medical screening. Wood is recovering and no further treatment will be needed. Get the prognosis. Meanwhile, the Rolling Stones forthcoming No Filter Tour, kicks off September 9 in Hamburg, Germany.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Baywatch (R) opens today, getting a jump start on the competition for this holiday weekend. Opening tomorrow at the movin' picture show includes Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead (PG-13), and Drone. Click here for the rest of the new stuff to check out in between your holiday happenings.
VALEDICTORIAN FUN FACTS! If you've never been one, chances are you've harbored some shade for the valedictorian of your high school or college class. A scientist has discovered that although 90% of the valedictorians in his study are gainfully employed, and 40% are in high ranking positions in their field, none of them shook the world. Click here for more shocking results.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1965 Dave Davies is knocked unconscious when he falls into drummer Mick Avory's cymbal during a London concert.
1969 The Hollies recorded "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" with Elton John on piano.
1973 Carole King gives a free concert for 100,000 fans in New York's Central Park.
1978 The Who's London concert is filmed for their movie The Kids Are Alright.
2013 Marshall Lytle, bassist for Bill Haley & His Comets died of lung cancer at the age of 79.
STAR WARS 40TH! Star Wars debuted in US theaters and these days it's as popular as ever. Of course, any Star Wars anniversary reminds us that Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia, is no longer with us. Mark Hamill recently revealed that he and Fisher were "really attracted to each other" back in the day. Meanwhile, fans are eagerly awaiting Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which opens December 15. Click here to watch the trailer.
RONNIE RECOVERING! Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood recently underwent a successful operation to treat a small lung lesion. The lesion was discovered during a routine medical screening. Wood is recovering and no further treatment will be needed. Get the prognosis. Meanwhile, the Rolling Stones forthcoming No Filter Tour, kicks off September 9 in Hamburg, Germany.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Baywatch (R) opens today, getting a jump start on the competition for this holiday weekend. Opening tomorrow at the movin' picture show includes Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead (PG-13), and Drone. Click here for the rest of the new stuff to check out in between your holiday happenings.
VALEDICTORIAN FUN FACTS! If you've never been one, chances are you've harbored some shade for the valedictorian of your high school or college class. A scientist has discovered that although 90% of the valedictorians in his study are gainfully employed, and 40% are in high ranking positions in their field, none of them shook the world. Click here for more shocking results.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
WEDNESDAVE!
Today is National Escargot Day and Victoria Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1969 The Guess Who makes their US Television debut on American Bandstand.
1974 Duke Ellington died of cancer at the age of 75.
1986 The Count Five, of the hit "Psychotic Reaction", reunited for the first time in 18 years to play at their high school reunion in San Jose, California.
The Monkees (sans Michael Nesmith) kicked off their reunion.
1991 49 year old Gene Clark of The Byrds died after suffering a heart attack.
2003 Paul McCartney made his first ever 'live' performance in Russia when he appeared in Red Square.
2007 Simon & Garfunkel reunited in Washington, D.C. for Simon's receipt of the Library of Congress' first Gershwin Award.
2010 John Fogerty's hit "Centerfield" was selected to be honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.
McCARTNEY CONDOLENCES! Paul McCartney is among the many people sending out condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack that happened Monday night in Manchester, U.K., outside of an Ariana Grande concert. He's also penned a tribute to Roger Moore, who starred in 1973's Live and Let Die, the theme song which was a #2 hit for Wings. Click here for Macca's tribute to Moore.
BEACH BOYS COMPILATION! A new Beach Boys compilation titled 1967 -- Sunshine Tomorrow, which focuses on the sessions for the albums Wild Honey and Smiley Smile, will be released on June 30. It will be available as a two-CD set and digital download and will feature unreleased outtakes, alternate versions, live performances and more. Get the sweet details.
SPIDER MAN AUCTION! The Spider-Man costume created for the first-ever Spider-Man film in 1977, starring Peter Hammond as Spider-Man, will be auctioned on Thursday. The film was used to promote the announcement of director Tobe Hooper's 1985 Spider-Man film, which never saw the light of day. See the suit.
SLEEPLESS SUNDAYS! According to a recent survey, Sunday night is the worst night of the week for sleeping which makes for a typically lousy Monday. It's because many people go to bed later on Friday and Saturday nights and then sleep in later on Saturday and Sunday mornings, throwing off their sleep habits. By the way, the study found that Thursdays are the best nights for sleep. Click here to sleep on it.
DRUNK AS A SKUNK ON A TRUNK! A couple in Tennessee was recently pulled over by cops because they were driving with a passed out drunk guy on their trunk! They drove around for 14 miles at speeds up to 65 mph and the dude never fell off. The unwitting couple wasn't cited. Click here for the intoxicating details.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1969 The Guess Who makes their US Television debut on American Bandstand.
1974 Duke Ellington died of cancer at the age of 75.
1986 The Count Five, of the hit "Psychotic Reaction", reunited for the first time in 18 years to play at their high school reunion in San Jose, California.
The Monkees (sans Michael Nesmith) kicked off their reunion.
1991 49 year old Gene Clark of The Byrds died after suffering a heart attack.
2003 Paul McCartney made his first ever 'live' performance in Russia when he appeared in Red Square.
2007 Simon & Garfunkel reunited in Washington, D.C. for Simon's receipt of the Library of Congress' first Gershwin Award.
2010 John Fogerty's hit "Centerfield" was selected to be honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.
McCARTNEY CONDOLENCES! Paul McCartney is among the many people sending out condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack that happened Monday night in Manchester, U.K., outside of an Ariana Grande concert. He's also penned a tribute to Roger Moore, who starred in 1973's Live and Let Die, the theme song which was a #2 hit for Wings. Click here for Macca's tribute to Moore.
BEACH BOYS COMPILATION! A new Beach Boys compilation titled 1967 -- Sunshine Tomorrow, which focuses on the sessions for the albums Wild Honey and Smiley Smile, will be released on June 30. It will be available as a two-CD set and digital download and will feature unreleased outtakes, alternate versions, live performances and more. Get the sweet details.
SPIDER MAN AUCTION! The Spider-Man costume created for the first-ever Spider-Man film in 1977, starring Peter Hammond as Spider-Man, will be auctioned on Thursday. The film was used to promote the announcement of director Tobe Hooper's 1985 Spider-Man film, which never saw the light of day. See the suit.
SLEEPLESS SUNDAYS! According to a recent survey, Sunday night is the worst night of the week for sleeping which makes for a typically lousy Monday. It's because many people go to bed later on Friday and Saturday nights and then sleep in later on Saturday and Sunday mornings, throwing off their sleep habits. By the way, the study found that Thursdays are the best nights for sleep. Click here to sleep on it.
DRUNK AS A SKUNK ON A TRUNK! A couple in Tennessee was recently pulled over by cops because they were driving with a passed out drunk guy on their trunk! They drove around for 14 miles at speeds up to 65 mph and the dude never fell off. The unwitting couple wasn't cited. Click here for the intoxicating details.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
TUESDAVE!
Today is Lucky Penny Day. Find a penny pick it up....
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 Paul Revere And The Raiders sign with Columbia Records.
1964 The Beach Boys release "I Get Around" which would become their first #1 hit.
1966 The Beatles "Paperback Writer" is released in the US.
1973 Clive Davis is fired as president of Columbia Records.
1979 The Third Barry Manilow Special airs on ABC-TV.
DEAD CELEB! Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond in seven of the spy flicks has died of cancer at the age of 89. Moore succeeded Sean Connery as James Bond beginning in 1973 with Live And Let Die. Get the obit.
CSNY REUNION POSSIBLE! It's been about a year and a half since Crosby, Stills & Nash last performed together, thanks to a nasty rift between David Crosby and Graham Nash. Looking forward, Crosby says that a CSN reunion is "probably not gonna happen", but he says he would consider a CSNY reunion if Neil Young wants to do it. Get the details.
ELVIS RING AUCTIONED! A diamond ring that Elvis wore during his 1973 Aloha from Hawaii TV special sold for $204,800 at a music memorabilia auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City over the weekend. The ring brought in more money than any other item at the "Music Icons" sale. Click here to see the items.
CONCERT GOERS KILLED! At least 22 people are dead and about 59 others injured after reports of a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. The incident "is currently being treated as a terrorist incident until police know otherwise." If it remains classified as a terrorist attack, it'll be the deadliest in the U.K. since the July 7, 2005 train and bus bombings which killed 52 people. Get the details.
COLD FRIES! A 25 year old Minnesota woman recently went to the drive-thru of the local Wendy's and specifically asked that her french fries be fresh. When they weren't, mayhem ensued resulting in the woman macing employees through the drive-up window. Get the police report.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 Paul Revere And The Raiders sign with Columbia Records.
1964 The Beach Boys release "I Get Around" which would become their first #1 hit.
1966 The Beatles "Paperback Writer" is released in the US.
1973 Clive Davis is fired as president of Columbia Records.
1979 The Third Barry Manilow Special airs on ABC-TV.
DEAD CELEB! Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond in seven of the spy flicks has died of cancer at the age of 89. Moore succeeded Sean Connery as James Bond beginning in 1973 with Live And Let Die. Get the obit.
CSNY REUNION POSSIBLE! It's been about a year and a half since Crosby, Stills & Nash last performed together, thanks to a nasty rift between David Crosby and Graham Nash. Looking forward, Crosby says that a CSN reunion is "probably not gonna happen", but he says he would consider a CSNY reunion if Neil Young wants to do it. Get the details.
ELVIS RING AUCTIONED! A diamond ring that Elvis wore during his 1973 Aloha from Hawaii TV special sold for $204,800 at a music memorabilia auction at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City over the weekend. The ring brought in more money than any other item at the "Music Icons" sale. Click here to see the items.
CONCERT GOERS KILLED! At least 22 people are dead and about 59 others injured after reports of a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. The incident "is currently being treated as a terrorist incident until police know otherwise." If it remains classified as a terrorist attack, it'll be the deadliest in the U.K. since the July 7, 2005 train and bus bombings which killed 52 people. Get the details.
COLD FRIES! A 25 year old Minnesota woman recently went to the drive-thru of the local Wendy's and specifically asked that her french fries be fresh. When they weren't, mayhem ensued resulting in the woman macing employees through the drive-up window. Get the police report.
Monday, May 22, 2017
MONDAVE!
Today is Buy A Musical Instrument Day and World Goth Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1968 Cream earns their first Gold record with their second album, "Disraeli Gears".
1971 The Rolling Stones have both the Number One LP ("Sticky Fingers") and Number One single ("Brown Sugar") in the US.
1989 Independent record promoter Ralph Tashjian became the first person ever convicted under the 29-year-old US payola law.
1992 Ringo Starr released "Time Takes Time", his first studio album in nine years.
1997 Fleetwood Mac performs the first of two MTV Unplugged specials.
2014 Paul McCartney was hospitalized for a virus that caused him to cancel a string of dates in the Orient.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Alien: Covenant edged out Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, for the top spot at the weekend box office. Meanwhile. Everything, Everything, debuted in third place followed by Snatched in fourth and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul in fifth. Get the rest of the ratings.
SNL SEASON FINALE! Saturday Night Live ended the season with its highest-rated season finale in six years. According to NBC, the season was the most-watched season for the show in 23 years. The show certainly will look a little different next year with three cast members not returning. Get the recap.
MAMA MIA SEQUEL! Fans of the the blockbuster musical Mamma Mia will be happy to know that a sequel is planned for a 2018 release. The entire original cast is also expected to return, along with some new faces. The film will feature a soundtrack of ABBA songs not included in the original. Get the details.
DETACHABLE JEANS! Here we go again. Following in the wake of such previous items as fake muddy jeans, "Invisible" jeans, and jeans with a fake plastic window to show off your sweaty knees, now comes a $425 pair of Detachable Jeans from Y Project and Opening Ceremony. Click here to see them!
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1968 Cream earns their first Gold record with their second album, "Disraeli Gears".
1971 The Rolling Stones have both the Number One LP ("Sticky Fingers") and Number One single ("Brown Sugar") in the US.
1989 Independent record promoter Ralph Tashjian became the first person ever convicted under the 29-year-old US payola law.
1992 Ringo Starr released "Time Takes Time", his first studio album in nine years.
1997 Fleetwood Mac performs the first of two MTV Unplugged specials.
2014 Paul McCartney was hospitalized for a virus that caused him to cancel a string of dates in the Orient.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Alien: Covenant edged out Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, for the top spot at the weekend box office. Meanwhile. Everything, Everything, debuted in third place followed by Snatched in fourth and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul in fifth. Get the rest of the ratings.
SNL SEASON FINALE! Saturday Night Live ended the season with its highest-rated season finale in six years. According to NBC, the season was the most-watched season for the show in 23 years. The show certainly will look a little different next year with three cast members not returning. Get the recap.
MAMA MIA SEQUEL! Fans of the the blockbuster musical Mamma Mia will be happy to know that a sequel is planned for a 2018 release. The entire original cast is also expected to return, along with some new faces. The film will feature a soundtrack of ABBA songs not included in the original. Get the details.
DETACHABLE JEANS! Here we go again. Following in the wake of such previous items as fake muddy jeans, "Invisible" jeans, and jeans with a fake plastic window to show off your sweaty knees, now comes a $425 pair of Detachable Jeans from Y Project and Opening Ceremony. Click here to see them!
Friday, May 19, 2017
FRIDAY!
Today is Boys Club & Girls Club Day and National Bike To Work Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Lonnie Donegan "Rock Island Line" on The Perry Como Show.
1958 Ritchie Valens records "Come On, Let's Go."
1960 Alan Freed is indicted for accepting $30,650 in payola.
1961 The Everly Brothers launch their own record label, Calliope.
1979 The closest thing to a Beatles' reunion happened when Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr played at Eric Clapton's wedding reception.
1998 Sonny & Cher receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
BEATLES HAIR AUCTION! Snippets of hair belonging to all four Beatles were auctioned off separately recently for a total of more than $10,000. The snippets were cut from John, Paul, George, and Ringo in March 1964 during the filming of A Hard Day's Night. Who's hair fetched the most? Click hair to find out.
DEPP DATING! Johnny Depp is putting his messy divorce from Amber Heard behind him, and has begun dating again. Click here for more Depp details. Meanwhile, he's currently embroiled in a legal battle with his former managers, who he blames for landing him $40 million debt. Depp's latest flick, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, opens nationwide on May 26.
CHER IS NO CHER FAN! Cher will turn 71 tomorrow and this weekend she'll receive the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday. But surprisingly, Cher says she doesn't even really like her own music. Meanwhile, Cher has been working on an new album. Cher's performance on Sunday will mark her first awards show performance in over 15 years. Get more details.
COW PIE BINGO CANCELLED! Sad news for people attending this year's North Andover's 45th annual Sheep Shearing Festival. Cow Pie Bingo has been cancelled. The annual event has been a fundraiser every year but not much money has been made in the past few years due to waning interest. Unfortunately, in spite of how awesome that sounds, interest has been waning. Get the crappy details.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Lonnie Donegan "Rock Island Line" on The Perry Como Show.
1958 Ritchie Valens records "Come On, Let's Go."
1960 Alan Freed is indicted for accepting $30,650 in payola.
1961 The Everly Brothers launch their own record label, Calliope.
1979 The closest thing to a Beatles' reunion happened when Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr played at Eric Clapton's wedding reception.
1998 Sonny & Cher receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
BEATLES HAIR AUCTION! Snippets of hair belonging to all four Beatles were auctioned off separately recently for a total of more than $10,000. The snippets were cut from John, Paul, George, and Ringo in March 1964 during the filming of A Hard Day's Night. Who's hair fetched the most? Click hair to find out.
DEPP DATING! Johnny Depp is putting his messy divorce from Amber Heard behind him, and has begun dating again. Click here for more Depp details. Meanwhile, he's currently embroiled in a legal battle with his former managers, who he blames for landing him $40 million debt. Depp's latest flick, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, opens nationwide on May 26.
CHER IS NO CHER FAN! Cher will turn 71 tomorrow and this weekend she'll receive the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday. But surprisingly, Cher says she doesn't even really like her own music. Meanwhile, Cher has been working on an new album. Cher's performance on Sunday will mark her first awards show performance in over 15 years. Get more details.
COW PIE BINGO CANCELLED! Sad news for people attending this year's North Andover's 45th annual Sheep Shearing Festival. Cow Pie Bingo has been cancelled. The annual event has been a fundraiser every year but not much money has been made in the past few years due to waning interest. Unfortunately, in spite of how awesome that sounds, interest has been waning. Get the crappy details.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
THURSDAVE!
Today is International Museum Day, No Dirty Dishes Day and Visit Your Relatives Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 The Beatles kicked off their first British tour as a headline act with a concert in Slough, England.
1968 Reprise Records releases Tiny Tim's "Tiptoe through the Tulips."
1975 44 people were injured in a riot at a Bay City Rollers concert near London.
1978 The Buddy Holly Story starring Gary Busey, premiered in Lubbock, Texas.
1989 A judge in Tampa, Florida gave permission to original Byrds drummer Michael Clarke to continue using the Byrds' name for another group he had formed.
1994 Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley were married in the Dominican Republic.
2006 Freddie Garrity of Freddie And The Dreamers died at the age of 65.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff to check out this weekend includes Alien: Covenant (R), Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (PG) and Everything, Everything (PG-13). Click here to check out the new flicks hitting the big screen tomorrow.
PETER CETERA'S GREATEST HITS! Next month, Peter Cetera will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and to mark the occasion, a new greatest hits collection will be released tomorrow. Cetera will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame June 15 in New York City during the Hall's annual gala, along with current Chicago members Robert Lamm and James Pankow.
JIMI HENDRIX'S GUITAR! An electric guitar that Jimi Hendrix played at Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967 will hit the auction block next month. Hendrix played the guitar for most of his Montery Pop appearance, until the end of the set when he switched to a cheaper guitar which he set on fire. The online opening bid will start at $500,000. Get the details.
CHUCK BERRY VIDEO! The first-ever official Chuck Berry video premiered online yesterday for "Big Boys," the lead single from his upcoming album, Chuck. Chuck will be released on June 9, and is Berry's first studio effort since 1979. Click here to watch it now.
STAR TREK DISCOVERY! The new Star Trek prequel, Star Trek: Discovery, is getting ready for its debut. Yesterday the first trailer for the series was released indicating a fall release but still no official premiere date has been revealed.
INSECT VENDING MACHINE! The Houston Museum of Natural Science has a vending machine that stocks insects for hungry guests. The vending machine is in the Brown Hall of Entomology and contains everything from chocolate-covered bugs to chips made of ground cricket flower. Or if you prefer, scorpions, ants, meal worms and beetles are available to purchase. Click here for the tasty treats.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 The Beatles kicked off their first British tour as a headline act with a concert in Slough, England.
1968 Reprise Records releases Tiny Tim's "Tiptoe through the Tulips."
1975 44 people were injured in a riot at a Bay City Rollers concert near London.
1978 The Buddy Holly Story starring Gary Busey, premiered in Lubbock, Texas.
1989 A judge in Tampa, Florida gave permission to original Byrds drummer Michael Clarke to continue using the Byrds' name for another group he had formed.
1994 Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley were married in the Dominican Republic.
2006 Freddie Garrity of Freddie And The Dreamers died at the age of 65.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff to check out this weekend includes Alien: Covenant (R), Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (PG) and Everything, Everything (PG-13). Click here to check out the new flicks hitting the big screen tomorrow.
PETER CETERA'S GREATEST HITS! Next month, Peter Cetera will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and to mark the occasion, a new greatest hits collection will be released tomorrow. Cetera will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame June 15 in New York City during the Hall's annual gala, along with current Chicago members Robert Lamm and James Pankow.
JIMI HENDRIX'S GUITAR! An electric guitar that Jimi Hendrix played at Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967 will hit the auction block next month. Hendrix played the guitar for most of his Montery Pop appearance, until the end of the set when he switched to a cheaper guitar which he set on fire. The online opening bid will start at $500,000. Get the details.
CHUCK BERRY VIDEO! The first-ever official Chuck Berry video premiered online yesterday for "Big Boys," the lead single from his upcoming album, Chuck. Chuck will be released on June 9, and is Berry's first studio effort since 1979. Click here to watch it now.
STAR TREK DISCOVERY! The new Star Trek prequel, Star Trek: Discovery, is getting ready for its debut. Yesterday the first trailer for the series was released indicating a fall release but still no official premiere date has been revealed.
INSECT VENDING MACHINE! The Houston Museum of Natural Science has a vending machine that stocks insects for hungry guests. The vending machine is in the Brown Hall of Entomology and contains everything from chocolate-covered bugs to chips made of ground cricket flower. Or if you prefer, scorpions, ants, meal worms and beetles are available to purchase. Click here for the tasty treats.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
WEDNESDAVE!
Today is Pack Rat Day. This is my kind of day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 The very first Monterey Folk Festival took place in Monterey, California.
1969 The Chicago Transit Authority releases their self-titled, debut album. The band was later sued by the real Chicago Transit Authority and was forced to shorten their name to Chicago.
1975 Elton John's album "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" becomes the first L.P. to sell one million copies on its first day of release.
1980 Peter Criss dropped out of Kiss
1992 Lawrence Welk died at the age of 89.
1993 Barry Manilow appears on Murphy Brown.
2012 Donna Summer died of cancer at the age of 63.
GLENN FREY REPLACEMENT! Ever since The Eagles announced that they were performing at the Classic East and Classic West festivals this July, fans have been wondering who would replace Glenn Frey. And apparently Glenn Frey's son Deacon has the job. Don Henley says another musician will be joining them as well but wouldn't say who. Rumor has it that it's Vince Gill. Get the revelation.
AMERICAN IDOL UPDATE! It's official. Katy Perry is indeed joining ABC's reboot of American Idol. She is thus the first judge to be named for the new season, which still does not have a premiere date. Get the details.
MICHAEL JACKSON BIOPIC! Lifetime is sharing the full trailer for its upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland. The movie, which will be told through the eyes of MJ's bodyguards, is based on the two men's 2014 best-selling book Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days. Michael Jackson: Searching For Neverland premieres May 29 on Lifetime.
CELEBRITY SUE-AGE! A legal battle is brewing between Alan Thicke's sons and Thicke's third wife, Tanya Callau, over the late actor's estate. Apparently Thicke had a living trust in which he distributed his assets among Callau and his children. But it seems that Callau wants more. Get the dirty details.
PRICEY BOOMERANG! Here we go again. After Nordstrom introduced the $425 pre-muddied jeans with fake mud; and a destroyed high-top sneaker for $1425, now Chanel is selling a boomerang for $1,325.
The highly desirable product (not) made of wood and resin and is naturally adorned with the Chanel logo. Click here to buy it now!
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 The very first Monterey Folk Festival took place in Monterey, California.
1969 The Chicago Transit Authority releases their self-titled, debut album. The band was later sued by the real Chicago Transit Authority and was forced to shorten their name to Chicago.
1975 Elton John's album "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy" becomes the first L.P. to sell one million copies on its first day of release.
1980 Peter Criss dropped out of Kiss
1992 Lawrence Welk died at the age of 89.
1993 Barry Manilow appears on Murphy Brown.
2012 Donna Summer died of cancer at the age of 63.
GLENN FREY REPLACEMENT! Ever since The Eagles announced that they were performing at the Classic East and Classic West festivals this July, fans have been wondering who would replace Glenn Frey. And apparently Glenn Frey's son Deacon has the job. Don Henley says another musician will be joining them as well but wouldn't say who. Rumor has it that it's Vince Gill. Get the revelation.
AMERICAN IDOL UPDATE! It's official. Katy Perry is indeed joining ABC's reboot of American Idol. She is thus the first judge to be named for the new season, which still does not have a premiere date. Get the details.
MICHAEL JACKSON BIOPIC! Lifetime is sharing the full trailer for its upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland. The movie, which will be told through the eyes of MJ's bodyguards, is based on the two men's 2014 best-selling book Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days. Michael Jackson: Searching For Neverland premieres May 29 on Lifetime.
CELEBRITY SUE-AGE! A legal battle is brewing between Alan Thicke's sons and Thicke's third wife, Tanya Callau, over the late actor's estate. Apparently Thicke had a living trust in which he distributed his assets among Callau and his children. But it seems that Callau wants more. Get the dirty details.
PRICEY BOOMERANG! Here we go again. After Nordstrom introduced the $425 pre-muddied jeans with fake mud; and a destroyed high-top sneaker for $1425, now Chanel is selling a boomerang for $1,325.
The highly desirable product (not) made of wood and resin and is naturally adorned with the Chanel logo. Click here to buy it now!
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
TUESDAVE!
Today is Love A Tree Day, National Sea Monkey Day and Wear Purple For Peace Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1965 The Beach Boys appear on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1966The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" album was released.
1969 John Lennon seeks a visa to visit America. His standing visa was revoked because of his drug conviction in November 1968.
1970 Randy Bachman quits The Guess Who. He later forms Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
1990 Sammy Davis Jr. died of throat cancer at the age of 64 and Jim Henson died at age of 53.
2000 The Artist Formerly Known As Prince reverts back to the name Prince.
2010 Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer at the age of 67.
RINGO'S BIRTHDAY BRUNCH! Ringo Starr is planning an extra special celebration for his 77th birthday on July 7th by launching a contest offering one fan and a guest the chance to attend a star-studded brunch with him in Los Angeles. Fans can enter by visiting Omaze.com/RingoStarr and donating as little as $10, although the more money you contribute, the better your chances of winning. Click here to enter.
ANOTHER IDOL JUDGE! Another American Idol former alumnus may be coming on board as a judge in the upcoming Idol reboot. Season-five finalist Chris Daughtry has now been confirmed. ABC is set to reveal who will host and judge the show. Get the latest.
BUNDY BIOPIC! A biopic of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy is in the works and it appears that Zac Ephron will play Bundy. The movie, titled Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, will be told from the point of view of Bundy's longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kleopfer. Get the details.
DWTS RECAP! On Monday night's Dancing with the Stars, the remaining four dancers faced two rounds for this week's semi-finals and each performed individual dances. The first dance was the Judges’ Challenge while in the second round, stars did a dance they hadn't done this season. In the end, Simone Biles, who earned two perfect scores, still wasn't good enough and was voted off. Get the scores.
SIRI SAVES A LIFE! A man who was seriously injured in a house explosion credits the iPhone app "Siri" with saving his life. Apparently he was checking on his mother's cottage, and when he turned on a light switch, the house exploded. Due to his burns, he was unable use his fingers to dial 911 so he asked Siri to do it for him. Get the details.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1965 The Beach Boys appear on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1966The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" album was released.
1969 John Lennon seeks a visa to visit America. His standing visa was revoked because of his drug conviction in November 1968.
1970 Randy Bachman quits The Guess Who. He later forms Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
1990 Sammy Davis Jr. died of throat cancer at the age of 64 and Jim Henson died at age of 53.
2000 The Artist Formerly Known As Prince reverts back to the name Prince.
2010 Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer at the age of 67.
RINGO'S BIRTHDAY BRUNCH! Ringo Starr is planning an extra special celebration for his 77th birthday on July 7th by launching a contest offering one fan and a guest the chance to attend a star-studded brunch with him in Los Angeles. Fans can enter by visiting Omaze.com/RingoStarr and donating as little as $10, although the more money you contribute, the better your chances of winning. Click here to enter.
ANOTHER IDOL JUDGE! Another American Idol former alumnus may be coming on board as a judge in the upcoming Idol reboot. Season-five finalist Chris Daughtry has now been confirmed. ABC is set to reveal who will host and judge the show. Get the latest.
BUNDY BIOPIC! A biopic of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy is in the works and it appears that Zac Ephron will play Bundy. The movie, titled Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, will be told from the point of view of Bundy's longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kleopfer. Get the details.
DWTS RECAP! On Monday night's Dancing with the Stars, the remaining four dancers faced two rounds for this week's semi-finals and each performed individual dances. The first dance was the Judges’ Challenge while in the second round, stars did a dance they hadn't done this season. In the end, Simone Biles, who earned two perfect scores, still wasn't good enough and was voted off. Get the scores.
SIRI SAVES A LIFE! A man who was seriously injured in a house explosion credits the iPhone app "Siri" with saving his life. Apparently he was checking on his mother's cottage, and when he turned on a light switch, the house exploded. Due to his burns, he was unable use his fingers to dial 911 so he asked Siri to do it for him. Get the details.
Monday, May 15, 2017
MONDAVE!
Today is National Chocolate Chip Day and Police Officer's Memorial Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 Tony Bennett wins the Grammy for Record of the Year for "I Left My Heart in San Francisco"
1971 Pink Floyd plays the Crystal Palace Bowl in London.
1986 Sam Phillips is a guest on The Late Show With David Letterman.
1992 44 year old Barbara Lee Jones of The Chiffons suffered a fatal heart attack.
1996 Independent Television in Britain broadcast the earliest known footage of The Beatles, shot in February 1961.
2003 June Carter Cash died at the age of 73.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ruled the box office for the second straight week. Meanwhile, the mother-daughter comedy starring Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn, came in a distant second while King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword disappointed with a dismal third place finish. Get the rest of the rankings.
RUMOR RUNNING RAMPANT! Katy Perry is apparently in "active talks" to join the revival of American Idol. She had served as a guest judge during auditions during season nine of American Idol but this would be her first full-time TV gig. In the past, Perry turned down a chance to join The Voice. Get the details.
CARS REISSUED! Remastered and expanded versions of The Cars' albums, Candy-O and Panorama, will be released July 28. Both albums will feature several bonus tracks, including alternate mixes and versions, B-sides and previously unreleased outtakes. Get the details.
McCARTNEY PIRATES CAMEO! Paul McCartney will have a cameo in the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. According to insiders, Sir Paul will play a prison guard. eith Richards has already appeared in two Pirates of the Caribbean movies, playing the father of Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow. Get more McCartney.
DOG ON A ROOF! A golden retriever in Austin, Texas, named Huckleberry, has become famous for hanging out on his roof. Apparently a 2 1/2 to 3 foot clearance between a hill in the hound's backyard and the roof allows the dog to take one giant leap and land on the roof. I bet the owners love cleaning up after him. See it now!
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 Tony Bennett wins the Grammy for Record of the Year for "I Left My Heart in San Francisco"
1971 Pink Floyd plays the Crystal Palace Bowl in London.
1986 Sam Phillips is a guest on The Late Show With David Letterman.
1992 44 year old Barbara Lee Jones of The Chiffons suffered a fatal heart attack.
1996 Independent Television in Britain broadcast the earliest known footage of The Beatles, shot in February 1961.
2003 June Carter Cash died at the age of 73.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ruled the box office for the second straight week. Meanwhile, the mother-daughter comedy starring Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn, came in a distant second while King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword disappointed with a dismal third place finish. Get the rest of the rankings.
RUMOR RUNNING RAMPANT! Katy Perry is apparently in "active talks" to join the revival of American Idol. She had served as a guest judge during auditions during season nine of American Idol but this would be her first full-time TV gig. In the past, Perry turned down a chance to join The Voice. Get the details.
CARS REISSUED! Remastered and expanded versions of The Cars' albums, Candy-O and Panorama, will be released July 28. Both albums will feature several bonus tracks, including alternate mixes and versions, B-sides and previously unreleased outtakes. Get the details.
McCARTNEY PIRATES CAMEO! Paul McCartney will have a cameo in the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. According to insiders, Sir Paul will play a prison guard. eith Richards has already appeared in two Pirates of the Caribbean movies, playing the father of Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow. Get more McCartney.
DOG ON A ROOF! A golden retriever in Austin, Texas, named Huckleberry, has become famous for hanging out on his roof. Apparently a 2 1/2 to 3 foot clearance between a hill in the hound's backyard and the roof allows the dog to take one giant leap and land on the roof. I bet the owners love cleaning up after him. See it now!
Friday, May 12, 2017
FRIDAVE!
Today is Fatigue Syndrome Day, Limerick Day and Military Spouses Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1951 The number one record on America's R&B chart was "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats, considered by many Rock historians as the first true Rock & Roll record.
1960 Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party For Elvis is broadcast on ABC-TV. The show marked Elvis' last TV appearance for eight years.
1965 The Rolling Stones record "Satisfaction" at Chess Studios in Chicago.
1968 Brian Jones makes his final live appearance with The Rolling Stones at a concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley.
1971 Mick Jagger marries Bianca Perez Morena de Macias.
1979 Jefferson Starship with Mickey Thomas replacing Grace Slick debuted at a free concert in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
1983 Meat Loaf filed for bankruptcy.
2001 Perry Como passed away a week shy of his 89th birthday.
2008 Paul McCartney was granted a divorce from his second wife, Heather Mills.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff hitting the big screen this weekend include King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (PG-13), Snatched (R) and Absolutely Anything (R). Click here for the rest of the new flicks opening today.
KELLY CLARKSON RUMOR QUASHED! Well, so much for that rumor that Kelly Clarkson would be one of the judges on the re-launched American Idol. Apparently she will be joining The Voice instead. Clarkson, who has previously been an adviser on The Voice, is slated to be a coach on the show this fall. Get the details.
DESERT TRIP DONE! Forget about a possible Led Zeppelin reunion at a 2017 Desert Trip festival, because there isn't going to be a Desert Trip festival this year!
The giant classic rock festival, dubbed "Oldchella," will not be returning in 2017. However, organizers say a future Desert Trip festival is not out of the question. Get the disappointing details.
KILLER AVOCADOS! Avocados are trying to kill people in the U.K. and doctors are calling for a safety warning on the dangerous fruit. When untrained amateur avocado slicers use knives to try to dig around the pit, more often than not, the knife slips and stabs the user's hand, causing nerve or tendon damage in what's becoming known as "avocado hand." Maybe a spoon would be better. Get the dangerous details.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1951 The number one record on America's R&B chart was "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats, considered by many Rock historians as the first true Rock & Roll record.
1960 Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party For Elvis is broadcast on ABC-TV. The show marked Elvis' last TV appearance for eight years.
1965 The Rolling Stones record "Satisfaction" at Chess Studios in Chicago.
1968 Brian Jones makes his final live appearance with The Rolling Stones at a concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley.
1971 Mick Jagger marries Bianca Perez Morena de Macias.
1979 Jefferson Starship with Mickey Thomas replacing Grace Slick debuted at a free concert in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
1983 Meat Loaf filed for bankruptcy.
2001 Perry Como passed away a week shy of his 89th birthday.
2008 Paul McCartney was granted a divorce from his second wife, Heather Mills.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff hitting the big screen this weekend include King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (PG-13), Snatched (R) and Absolutely Anything (R). Click here for the rest of the new flicks opening today.
KELLY CLARKSON RUMOR QUASHED! Well, so much for that rumor that Kelly Clarkson would be one of the judges on the re-launched American Idol. Apparently she will be joining The Voice instead. Clarkson, who has previously been an adviser on The Voice, is slated to be a coach on the show this fall. Get the details.
DESERT TRIP DONE! Forget about a possible Led Zeppelin reunion at a 2017 Desert Trip festival, because there isn't going to be a Desert Trip festival this year!
The giant classic rock festival, dubbed "Oldchella," will not be returning in 2017. However, organizers say a future Desert Trip festival is not out of the question. Get the disappointing details.
KILLER AVOCADOS! Avocados are trying to kill people in the U.K. and doctors are calling for a safety warning on the dangerous fruit. When untrained amateur avocado slicers use knives to try to dig around the pit, more often than not, the knife slips and stabs the user's hand, causing nerve or tendon damage in what's becoming known as "avocado hand." Maybe a spoon would be better. Get the dangerous details.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
THURSDAVE!
Today is Eat What You Want Day and Twilight Zone Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957 Buddy Holly & The Crickets audition for Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts program and are rejected.
1963 The Beatles' first LP, "Please Please Me" reaches the top of the UK album chart.
1965 The Byrds make their TV debut on Hullabaloo.
1967 The Bee Gees made their debut on Top Of The Pops.
1970 The soundtrack L.P. to the original Woodstock festival was released.
1972 John Lennon appears on The Dick Cavett Show.
1981 Bob Marley died of a brain tumor at the age of 36.
1990 Ritchie Valens is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
IDOL JUDGE RUMOR! Could Kelly Clarkson be one of the judges with the return of American Idol? Nothing has been confirmed, but Ryan Seacrest says she'd be a fantastic judge. Meanwhile, Ryan Seacrest is seemly out of the running to host since he's the new co-host of Live With Kelly & Ryan in New York and Idol is taped in LA. Click here for more rampant rumor.
LENNON LETTER! A handwritten letter that John Lennon sent to a U.K. journalist in 1971, complaining about how Apple Records had handled his album Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins, is going on the auction block. As of Wednesday afternoon, the high bid was $15,700. It's estimated to sell for at least $20,000. Click here to do some bidding.
DYNASTY REBOOT! The CW has given the go-ahead for a revival of the 1980s primetime soap Dynasty. Elizabeth Gillies will star as Fallon Carrington in the reboot about feuding billionaire families, the Carringtons and the Colbys. The series is slated for the 2017-18 season. Get the details.
PREGNANT PIZZA PATRONS! A pizzeria in Charlotte, North Carolina has an item on its menu called the Buffalo Wing Pizza that is rumored to induce labor! The restaurant has seen a flood of expectant moms coming in to get a slice of "The Inducer" after a pregnant patron claimed that after eating the pizza, her water broke four hours later. Try a slice.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957 Buddy Holly & The Crickets audition for Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts program and are rejected.
1963 The Beatles' first LP, "Please Please Me" reaches the top of the UK album chart.
1965 The Byrds make their TV debut on Hullabaloo.
1967 The Bee Gees made their debut on Top Of The Pops.
1970 The soundtrack L.P. to the original Woodstock festival was released.
1972 John Lennon appears on The Dick Cavett Show.
1981 Bob Marley died of a brain tumor at the age of 36.
1990 Ritchie Valens is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
IDOL JUDGE RUMOR! Could Kelly Clarkson be one of the judges with the return of American Idol? Nothing has been confirmed, but Ryan Seacrest says she'd be a fantastic judge. Meanwhile, Ryan Seacrest is seemly out of the running to host since he's the new co-host of Live With Kelly & Ryan in New York and Idol is taped in LA. Click here for more rampant rumor.
LENNON LETTER! A handwritten letter that John Lennon sent to a U.K. journalist in 1971, complaining about how Apple Records had handled his album Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins, is going on the auction block. As of Wednesday afternoon, the high bid was $15,700. It's estimated to sell for at least $20,000. Click here to do some bidding.
DYNASTY REBOOT! The CW has given the go-ahead for a revival of the 1980s primetime soap Dynasty. Elizabeth Gillies will star as Fallon Carrington in the reboot about feuding billionaire families, the Carringtons and the Colbys. The series is slated for the 2017-18 season. Get the details.
PREGNANT PIZZA PATRONS! A pizzeria in Charlotte, North Carolina has an item on its menu called the Buffalo Wing Pizza that is rumored to induce labor! The restaurant has seen a flood of expectant moms coming in to get a slice of "The Inducer" after a pregnant patron claimed that after eating the pizza, her water broke four hours later. Try a slice.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
WEDNESDAVE!
Today is Clean Up Your Room Day, Receptionist Day and School Nurses Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 The Rolling Stones very first recordings are rejected by Decca Records who calls them 'dreadful'.
1964 Dusty Springfield makes her TV debut on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1968 Jim Morrison incited a riot at a Doors' concert in Chicago.
1969 The Turtles and The Temptations performed at the White House for President Nixon's daughter.
1974 Eric Clapton recorded "I Shot The Sheriff".
1975 Stevie Wonder plays at the Washington Monument as part of Human Kindness Day.
1986 Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee marries Heather Locklear. It lasts eight years.
2007 Pink Floyd took part in a tribute concert to pay respects to "Syd" Barrett.
ZZ TOP BOXED! Vinyl versions of ZZ Top's first five albums will be gathered together in a new box set that will be released on June 9. Cinco: The First Five is expected to cost around $114.98. Meanwhile, ZZ Top launches a spring tour this Friday, May 12 in Amarillo. Click here for the itinerary.
GRATEFUL DEAD DOCUMENTARY! The new Martin Scorsese-produced Grateful Dead documentary Long Strange Trip will be screened in select theaters across the U.S. on May 25. After that, it will be available to stream exclusively via Amazon Prime Video starting June 2 followed by a soundtrack to be released on May 26. Get the details.
DEAD CELEB! Katherine Berman, the wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman, died Tuesday afternoon in a car accident in rural Connecticut. The couple was married for more than 33 years and had two children. She was 67. Get the obit.
SHOES FOR YOUS! After Nordstrom introduced an $85 leather rock holder and $425 jeans covered in fake mud, Neiman Marcus is now coming out with sneakers, conveniently trashed for your convenience, for the startling price of $1,425. But you'll have to be a size 10 or 11 because those are the only sizes available. Click here to check out the shoes.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 The Rolling Stones very first recordings are rejected by Decca Records who calls them 'dreadful'.
1964 Dusty Springfield makes her TV debut on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1968 Jim Morrison incited a riot at a Doors' concert in Chicago.
1969 The Turtles and The Temptations performed at the White House for President Nixon's daughter.
1974 Eric Clapton recorded "I Shot The Sheriff".
1975 Stevie Wonder plays at the Washington Monument as part of Human Kindness Day.
1986 Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee marries Heather Locklear. It lasts eight years.
2007 Pink Floyd took part in a tribute concert to pay respects to "Syd" Barrett.
ZZ TOP BOXED! Vinyl versions of ZZ Top's first five albums will be gathered together in a new box set that will be released on June 9. Cinco: The First Five is expected to cost around $114.98. Meanwhile, ZZ Top launches a spring tour this Friday, May 12 in Amarillo. Click here for the itinerary.
GRATEFUL DEAD DOCUMENTARY! The new Martin Scorsese-produced Grateful Dead documentary Long Strange Trip will be screened in select theaters across the U.S. on May 25. After that, it will be available to stream exclusively via Amazon Prime Video starting June 2 followed by a soundtrack to be released on May 26. Get the details.
DEAD CELEB! Katherine Berman, the wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman, died Tuesday afternoon in a car accident in rural Connecticut. The couple was married for more than 33 years and had two children. She was 67. Get the obit.
SHOES FOR YOUS! After Nordstrom introduced an $85 leather rock holder and $425 jeans covered in fake mud, Neiman Marcus is now coming out with sneakers, conveniently trashed for your convenience, for the startling price of $1,425. But you'll have to be a size 10 or 11 because those are the only sizes available. Click here to check out the shoes.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
TUESDAVE!
today is Lost Sock Memorial Day and National Teacher's Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959 16 year-old Wayne Newton made his Las Vegas debut at the Freemont Hotel.
1963 Paul McCartney met future girlfriend Jane Asher for the first time.
1992 Bruce Springsteen makes his US TV debut on Saturday Night Live.
2016 Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon split up after more than 33 years of marriage.
IDOL RETURNS! It's official: American Idol is returning to TV. ABC says the show will return for the 2017-2018 season, and that the host and judges panel had yet to be decided. Original host Ryan Seacrest is the new co-host of Live with Kelly, and has relocated to New York City. Get the details.
JOHN LENNON TREASURE! The New York City apartment where John Lennon lived until his death in 1980 may contain buried treasure. During an event at New York's Frick Collection art museum, it was revealed that $30,000 was allegedly hidden under the floors of Lennon's Dakota apartment building. Get the treasure map.
CELEBRITY SUE-AGE! Richard Simmons has filed a lawsuit against the National Enquirer over stories claiming that he's transitioning to a female. Simmons' lawsuit alleges four counts of libel and one count of invasion of privacy and seeks damages and compensation as well as an apology and retraction of the stories. Get the dirty details.
DWTS RECAP! After last week's double elimination, only five stars were left. The dance pros chose the song and dance style in the first round, while in the second round couples performed as a Trio with a second dance pro chosen by the judges. Bonner Bolton gave his all but in the end was voted off, his Argentine tango failing to impress. Get the scores.
BELLY BUTTON MAKEOVER! In recent years there's been a big increase in requests for belly button surgery.While the question of the navel was once as simple as "innie" or "outie," plastic surgeons say their patients are requesting a very specific look when it comes to the depression on their midriff. Get the cosmetic craziness.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959 16 year-old Wayne Newton made his Las Vegas debut at the Freemont Hotel.
1963 Paul McCartney met future girlfriend Jane Asher for the first time.
1992 Bruce Springsteen makes his US TV debut on Saturday Night Live.
2016 Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon split up after more than 33 years of marriage.
IDOL RETURNS! It's official: American Idol is returning to TV. ABC says the show will return for the 2017-2018 season, and that the host and judges panel had yet to be decided. Original host Ryan Seacrest is the new co-host of Live with Kelly, and has relocated to New York City. Get the details.
JOHN LENNON TREASURE! The New York City apartment where John Lennon lived until his death in 1980 may contain buried treasure. During an event at New York's Frick Collection art museum, it was revealed that $30,000 was allegedly hidden under the floors of Lennon's Dakota apartment building. Get the treasure map.
CELEBRITY SUE-AGE! Richard Simmons has filed a lawsuit against the National Enquirer over stories claiming that he's transitioning to a female. Simmons' lawsuit alleges four counts of libel and one count of invasion of privacy and seeks damages and compensation as well as an apology and retraction of the stories. Get the dirty details.
DWTS RECAP! After last week's double elimination, only five stars were left. The dance pros chose the song and dance style in the first round, while in the second round couples performed as a Trio with a second dance pro chosen by the judges. Bonner Bolton gave his all but in the end was voted off, his Argentine tango failing to impress. Get the scores.
BELLY BUTTON MAKEOVER! In recent years there's been a big increase in requests for belly button surgery.While the question of the navel was once as simple as "innie" or "outie," plastic surgeons say their patients are requesting a very specific look when it comes to the depression on their midriff. Get the cosmetic craziness.
Friday, May 5, 2017
FRIDAY FILL-IN!
I'm in for Keith today and Terrie B is in for me this afternoon from 2-6.
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Today is also International Tuba Day, National Hoagie Day, Oyster Day, and Space Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1968 Buffalo Springfield plays their final concert in Long Beach, California.
1983 Clarence Quick of the Del Vikings on their hit, "Come, Go With Me", died at age 46.
The one thousandth edition of Britain's Top of the Pops is broadcast on BBC-TV.
1997 Governor George W. Bush declares May 5th as ZZ Top Day in the state of Texas.
2000 Rod Stewart undergoes a throat operation to remove a benign growth on his thyroid.
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Today is also International Tuba Day, National Hoagie Day, Oyster Day, and Space Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1968 Buffalo Springfield plays their final concert in Long Beach, California.
1983 Clarence Quick of the Del Vikings on their hit, "Come, Go With Me", died at age 46.
The one thousandth edition of Britain's Top of the Pops is broadcast on BBC-TV.
1997 Governor George W. Bush declares May 5th as ZZ Top Day in the state of Texas.
2000 Rod Stewart undergoes a throat operation to remove a benign growth on his thyroid.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
THURSDAVE!
Today is Bird Day, National Candied Orange Peel Day, Renewal Day and Star Wars Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Gene Vincent records "Be Bop A Lula" in Nashville.
1957 The Alan Freed Show premiers on ABC-TV.
1959 The Grand Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA was the site of the very first Grammy Awards.
1964 The Moody Blues are formed in Birmingham, England.
1968 Twiggy recommends Mary Hopkin to Paul McCartney as a new artist for Apple Records.
1970 Four students were shot and killed by the National Guard at Kent State University in Ohio during an anti-war demonstration, the inspiration for the CSNY song "Ohio."
1973 Led Zeppelin opened their 1973 US tour.
1976 KISS perform their first concert in their hometown of New York City.
1987 Paul Butterfield, of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, died of drug-related heart failure at the age of 45.
CHER AWARD! Cher is set to receive the ICON trophy at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday May 21st. Cher will receive the honor for her many accomplishments, including scoring #1 hits on at least one Billboard chart in every decade from the 1960s through the 2010s. Get more details.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13) opens nationwide tomorrow. Finally a movie that should unseat Fate of The Furious from its current 3 week stranglehold at #1. Also hitting theaters tomorrow is 3 Generations (PG-13). Click here for the rest of the list of new flicks.
JOE WALSH AT GRACELAND! This weekend, Joe Walsh will head to Memphis to participate in a special fan experience at Elvis' newly renovated Graceland mansion. The three-day excursion, dubbed "Joe Walsh All Shook Up at Graceland," includes an acoustic show at the new Guest House at Graceland hotel that will include a Q&A session. Get the details.
SPEEDING IN CANADA! A North Dakota man received a speeding ticket in Canada after traveling nearly twice the limit. The guy said he didn't realize that the speed limits in Canada are posted in kilometers. So when he saw the speed limit sign reading 100 KPH, he went 100 MPH instead! 100 miles per hour is the equivalent of 168 kilometers per hour. The guy was fined the equivalent of $684.86 for his miscalculation. Get the police report.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Gene Vincent records "Be Bop A Lula" in Nashville.
1957 The Alan Freed Show premiers on ABC-TV.
1959 The Grand Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA was the site of the very first Grammy Awards.
1964 The Moody Blues are formed in Birmingham, England.
1968 Twiggy recommends Mary Hopkin to Paul McCartney as a new artist for Apple Records.
1970 Four students were shot and killed by the National Guard at Kent State University in Ohio during an anti-war demonstration, the inspiration for the CSNY song "Ohio."
1973 Led Zeppelin opened their 1973 US tour.
1976 KISS perform their first concert in their hometown of New York City.
1987 Paul Butterfield, of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, died of drug-related heart failure at the age of 45.
CHER AWARD! Cher is set to receive the ICON trophy at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday May 21st. Cher will receive the honor for her many accomplishments, including scoring #1 hits on at least one Billboard chart in every decade from the 1960s through the 2010s. Get more details.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13) opens nationwide tomorrow. Finally a movie that should unseat Fate of The Furious from its current 3 week stranglehold at #1. Also hitting theaters tomorrow is 3 Generations (PG-13). Click here for the rest of the list of new flicks.
JOE WALSH AT GRACELAND! This weekend, Joe Walsh will head to Memphis to participate in a special fan experience at Elvis' newly renovated Graceland mansion. The three-day excursion, dubbed "Joe Walsh All Shook Up at Graceland," includes an acoustic show at the new Guest House at Graceland hotel that will include a Q&A session. Get the details.
SPEEDING IN CANADA! A North Dakota man received a speeding ticket in Canada after traveling nearly twice the limit. The guy said he didn't realize that the speed limits in Canada are posted in kilometers. So when he saw the speed limit sign reading 100 KPH, he went 100 MPH instead! 100 miles per hour is the equivalent of 168 kilometers per hour. The guy was fined the equivalent of $684.86 for his miscalculation. Get the police report.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
WEDNESDAVE!
Today is Garden Meditation Day, Lumpy Rug Day, and World Press Freedom Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964 Gerry & The Pacemakers make their US TV debut on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1968 The Beach Boys begin a 17 date tour of the US with a show in New York.
1976 Paul McCartney launches his Wings over America tour in Fort Worth, Texas.
1978 FM, a film about the struggles of a radio station, debuts in LA. More people would buy the soundtrack than bothered to see the film.
CELEBRITY SUE-AGE! The Eagle have launched a trademark-infringement lawsuit against a hotel in Todos Santos, Mexico which calls itself Hotel California. The suit alleges that the owners have falsely led people into thinking the hotel is associated with the Eagles and was the inspiration for the song. Get the dirty details.
BEATLES/STAR WARS MASHUP! If you're a fan of The Beatles and Star Wars, now you can enjoy both in a new concept album. Titled Princess Leia's Stolen Death Star Plans, the record celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four's Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and the 40th anniversary of the first Star Wars flick, Episode IV: A New Hope. How? By changing the lyrics of the songs from Sgt. Pepper's to tell the story of Star Wars. Click here to preview.
WINDSHIELD STOMP OUT! An Alabama woman was arrested after after she used her feet to smash out the windshield and sunroof a a car in a furniture store parking lot. The woman wouldn't say what made her do it, but a source says it was about a love triangle gone wrong. Click here to watch the destruction captured on video.
1000 PACK OF BEER! A Finnish brewery has just created the 1,000 pack of beer. The refrigerator-sized case of cans is currently being sold in at least one super market in Finland. As for the price? It breaks down to just over $2 a can. Not bad if you can get it home. Get the details.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964 Gerry & The Pacemakers make their US TV debut on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1968 The Beach Boys begin a 17 date tour of the US with a show in New York.
1976 Paul McCartney launches his Wings over America tour in Fort Worth, Texas.
1978 FM, a film about the struggles of a radio station, debuts in LA. More people would buy the soundtrack than bothered to see the film.
CELEBRITY SUE-AGE! The Eagle have launched a trademark-infringement lawsuit against a hotel in Todos Santos, Mexico which calls itself Hotel California. The suit alleges that the owners have falsely led people into thinking the hotel is associated with the Eagles and was the inspiration for the song. Get the dirty details.
BEATLES/STAR WARS MASHUP! If you're a fan of The Beatles and Star Wars, now you can enjoy both in a new concept album. Titled Princess Leia's Stolen Death Star Plans, the record celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four's Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and the 40th anniversary of the first Star Wars flick, Episode IV: A New Hope. How? By changing the lyrics of the songs from Sgt. Pepper's to tell the story of Star Wars. Click here to preview.
WINDSHIELD STOMP OUT! An Alabama woman was arrested after after she used her feet to smash out the windshield and sunroof a a car in a furniture store parking lot. The woman wouldn't say what made her do it, but a source says it was about a love triangle gone wrong. Click here to watch the destruction captured on video.
1000 PACK OF BEER! A Finnish brewery has just created the 1,000 pack of beer. The refrigerator-sized case of cans is currently being sold in at least one super market in Finland. As for the price? It breaks down to just over $2 a can. Not bad if you can get it home. Get the details.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
TUESDAVE!
Today is Baby Day and Brothers & Sisters Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960 Ben E. King leaves The Drifters for a solo career.
1964 "The Beatles' Second Album" becomes the first album ever to go #1 two weeks after its release..
1967 Capitol Records announces the abandonment of Brian Wilson's "Smile" album.
1979 The Who introduced their movie, Quadrophenia, and their new drummer, Kenny Jones.
2005 Eric Clapton reunites with former Cream members Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce for the first of four nights at the Royal Albert Hall, 36 years after the band had split up.
AUSTIN'S ANNIVERSARY! Today marks the 20th anniversary of the U.S. release of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Although the spy spoof opened to mixed reviews, it gained momentum on DVD, not only launching two sequels but becoming a cultural phenomenon. Get the celebration.
WHO FINAL TOUR? Roger Daltrey says he isn't sure if the Who will hit the road again after the current trek winds down. "We seriously don't know if we'll ever play again after this tour." Daltry also says that even if The Who takes a break, he plans to continue singing so his voice will stay in shape. Get the details.
DWTS RECAP! After last week’s shocking elimination of Heather Morris things were pretty edgy on the show last night. The theme for week seven was “A Night at the Movies,” but in the end the two stars who were just weren't good enough were Nancy Kerrigan and Nick "The Bachelor" Viall. Get the scores.
LITTLE CUP OF JOE! A coffee company based in Finland says they've made what could be the smallest cup of coffee in the world. The tiny brew, small enough to fit in a thimble-sized mug is made with a single coffee bean, ground with an emery board. At least this is one cup of coffee that you can't ruin by adding cream and sugar to it. Click for the coffee.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960 Ben E. King leaves The Drifters for a solo career.
1964 "The Beatles' Second Album" becomes the first album ever to go #1 two weeks after its release..
1967 Capitol Records announces the abandonment of Brian Wilson's "Smile" album.
1979 The Who introduced their movie, Quadrophenia, and their new drummer, Kenny Jones.
2005 Eric Clapton reunites with former Cream members Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce for the first of four nights at the Royal Albert Hall, 36 years after the band had split up.
AUSTIN'S ANNIVERSARY! Today marks the 20th anniversary of the U.S. release of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Although the spy spoof opened to mixed reviews, it gained momentum on DVD, not only launching two sequels but becoming a cultural phenomenon. Get the celebration.
WHO FINAL TOUR? Roger Daltrey says he isn't sure if the Who will hit the road again after the current trek winds down. "We seriously don't know if we'll ever play again after this tour." Daltry also says that even if The Who takes a break, he plans to continue singing so his voice will stay in shape. Get the details.
DWTS RECAP! After last week’s shocking elimination of Heather Morris things were pretty edgy on the show last night. The theme for week seven was “A Night at the Movies,” but in the end the two stars who were just weren't good enough were Nancy Kerrigan and Nick "The Bachelor" Viall. Get the scores.
LITTLE CUP OF JOE! A coffee company based in Finland says they've made what could be the smallest cup of coffee in the world. The tiny brew, small enough to fit in a thimble-sized mug is made with a single coffee bean, ground with an emery board. At least this is one cup of coffee that you can't ruin by adding cream and sugar to it. Click for the coffee.
Monday, May 1, 2017
MONDAVE!
No prize to win on today's Flashback Pop Quiz! Play along at home or the office this afternoon at 2:50 pm.
Today is May Day, Loyalty Day, Mother Goose Day and Save The Rhino Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955 Chess Records signs Chuck Berry to a recording contract.
1962 The Beatles started a month long residency at The Star Club, in Hamburg.
1966 The Beatles made their final live, paid appearance in the UK at the NME Poll Winners concert.
1967 32 year old Elvis Presley married 21 year old Priscilla Beaulieu.
Carl Wilson is arrested on charges of avoiding the draft.
1973 Bachman-Turner Overdrive releases their first album.
1974 The Carpenters play for President Richard Nixon at the White House.
1979 Elton John becomes the first Pop star to perform in Israel.
1984 Mick Fleetwood filed for bankruptcy.
1988 Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" finally dropped off the US albums chart after 725 weeks.
2012 Bobby Vee revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Once again, dismal competition has allowed The Fate of the Furious to hold on to the top spot for the third week in a row. Meanwhile, How to Be a Latin Lover, came in second place while The Circle, starring Tom Hanks and Emma Watson, managing a disappointing fourth place finish. Get the rankings.
KELLY'S NEW CO-HOST! After a year of flying solo, Kelly Ripa revealed this morning that Ryan Seacrest will be her new co-host on the show. The news comes a year after Michael Strahan left the show after four years to take on a full-time role on Good Morning America. Get the reveal.
ROSEANNE REBOOT! A new Roseanne show is being shopped to both broadcast networks and streaming services, with Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, and Sara Gilbert already set to return. The original series ran for nine seasons on ABC. Get the details.
SHAVED CATS! At least seven cats in Waynesboro, Virginia have been mysteriously shaved since December without their owners’ permission. Cats owned by two separate residents on the same street have been shaved in the underbelly, groin and leg areas. Thankfully, the cats were otherwise unharmed. Get the skinny.
Today is May Day, Loyalty Day, Mother Goose Day and Save The Rhino Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955 Chess Records signs Chuck Berry to a recording contract.
1962 The Beatles started a month long residency at The Star Club, in Hamburg.
1966 The Beatles made their final live, paid appearance in the UK at the NME Poll Winners concert.
1967 32 year old Elvis Presley married 21 year old Priscilla Beaulieu.
Carl Wilson is arrested on charges of avoiding the draft.
1973 Bachman-Turner Overdrive releases their first album.
1974 The Carpenters play for President Richard Nixon at the White House.
1979 Elton John becomes the first Pop star to perform in Israel.
1984 Mick Fleetwood filed for bankruptcy.
1988 Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" finally dropped off the US albums chart after 725 weeks.
2012 Bobby Vee revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Once again, dismal competition has allowed The Fate of the Furious to hold on to the top spot for the third week in a row. Meanwhile, How to Be a Latin Lover, came in second place while The Circle, starring Tom Hanks and Emma Watson, managing a disappointing fourth place finish. Get the rankings.
KELLY'S NEW CO-HOST! After a year of flying solo, Kelly Ripa revealed this morning that Ryan Seacrest will be her new co-host on the show. The news comes a year after Michael Strahan left the show after four years to take on a full-time role on Good Morning America. Get the reveal.
ROSEANNE REBOOT! A new Roseanne show is being shopped to both broadcast networks and streaming services, with Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, and Sara Gilbert already set to return. The original series ran for nine seasons on ABC. Get the details.
SHAVED CATS! At least seven cats in Waynesboro, Virginia have been mysteriously shaved since December without their owners’ permission. Cats owned by two separate residents on the same street have been shaved in the underbelly, groin and leg areas. Thankfully, the cats were otherwise unharmed. Get the skinny.
Friday, April 28, 2017
FRIDAVE!
The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Baltimore.
Today is Arbor Day, International Astronomy Day, Great Poetry Reading Day, and Kiss Your Mate Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1968 The Broadway Musical Hair opened in New York for its first performance.
1980 Tommy Caldwell, bassist for The Marshall Tucker band, died of injures he received in a car accident. He was 30.
1988 B.W. Stevenson, of the 1973 hit "My Maria", died after heart surgery at the age of 38.
1990 Axl Rose of Guns 'N' Roses married Erin Everly, daughter of Don Everly. It lasted 27 days.
2010 Corrado Codarini, an original member of The Four Lads, passed away at the age of 80.
2015 Paul McCartney played Japan's famed Nippon Budokan where he included a performance of "Another Girl" 'live' for the first time ever. The song, included on The Beatles' 1965 album "Help", had never been played on stage anywhere by the band or any of its members solo.
WOMAN MARRIES CHICKEN! A woman in New Orleans has married a Popeyes chicken! Her engagement photo shoot shows the woman staring longingly at boxes of chicken, smooching a biscuit and frolicking in a park with a chicken tender in hand. The question now is: where will she register? Get the fried details.
Today is Arbor Day, International Astronomy Day, Great Poetry Reading Day, and Kiss Your Mate Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1968 The Broadway Musical Hair opened in New York for its first performance.
1980 Tommy Caldwell, bassist for The Marshall Tucker band, died of injures he received in a car accident. He was 30.
1988 B.W. Stevenson, of the 1973 hit "My Maria", died after heart surgery at the age of 38.
1990 Axl Rose of Guns 'N' Roses married Erin Everly, daughter of Don Everly. It lasted 27 days.
2010 Corrado Codarini, an original member of The Four Lads, passed away at the age of 80.
2015 Paul McCartney played Japan's famed Nippon Budokan where he included a performance of "Another Girl" 'live' for the first time ever. The song, included on The Beatles' 1965 album "Help", had never been played on stage anywhere by the band or any of its members solo.
WOMAN MARRIES CHICKEN! A woman in New Orleans has married a Popeyes chicken! Her engagement photo shoot shows the woman staring longingly at boxes of chicken, smooching a biscuit and frolicking in a park with a chicken tender in hand. The question now is: where will she register? Get the fried details.
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