FRIDAY!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: The Beverly Hillbillies was cancelled.

Today is Bunsen Burner Day, National Clam on the Half Shell Day, and World Backup Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1949 RCA Victor introduces the 45 rpm single record.
1956 Brenda Lee made her first network TV appearance on Ozark Jamboree.
1958 Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" is released.
1967 Jimi Hendrix set fire to his guitar for the first time at The Rainbow Theatre.
1982 The Doobie Brothers announced that they were splitting up.
1986 O'Kelly Isley of The Isley Brothers died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 48.

DOORS ALBUM! In celebration of January 4, 2017 50th anniversary of the release of The Doors' self-titled debut album, a deluxe reissue of the landmark record hits stores today. The four-disc collection contains features remastered editions of the album's original mono and stereo mixes and more. Get more Doors.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff hitting the big screen today includes The Boss Baby (PG) and Ghost In The Shell (PG-13). Click here to see what other flicks will challenge Beauty And The Beast for the top spot at the box office this weekend.

STAR CARS! Roger Daltrey is one of several U.K. musicians who has been helping to design collectors-edition versions of the Rolls Royce Wraith that will raise money for select charities. The first four vehicles in the "Inspired by British Music" series have been unveiled, including two by Daltrey, one by Ray Davies and one by Giles Martin, son of George Martin. Click here to see the cars.

NEW USE FOR DUCT TAPE! In Houston, Texas, a call was made to police about a man duct-taped to a Yield sign. Police arrived just in time to see a man with a knife cut his friend down from the sign. It turns out that the guy was duct-taped to the sign after he lost a bet on the Rockets/Warriors basketball game Tuesday night. Get the police report.

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Freddie Prinz.

Today is National Doctor's Day, I Am In Control Day, and Take A Walk In The Park Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1962 The Russian newspaper Pravda warns communist youths about the dangers of dancing the Twist.
1963 16 year old Lesley Gore records her breakthrough hit, "It's My Party".
1964 Pete Best appears on I've Got A Secret.
1967 Cindy Birdsong fills in for Florence Ballard of The Supremes for the first time.
1989 Gladys Knight performs without The Pips for the first time at a show in Las Vegas.
2016 British musician Andy "Thunderclap" Newman died at the age of 73.

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Grand Funk.

Today is National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day and Smoke & Mirrors Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1973 Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show got their picture on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, fulfilling their prediction in their hit "The Cover of Rolling Stone".
1975 Led Zeppelin had all of their six albums in the Top 100 of Billboard's album chart.
1978 After fourteen years of marriage, Tina Turner's divorce from Ike became final.
1985 The Singing Nun, famous for the 1963 #1 hit "Dominique", committed suicide.
1986 Beatles records officially went on sale in Russia.
2006 Tom Jones was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
2016 Patty Duke died of sepsis from a ruptured intestine at the age of 69.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ADDS SONGS! More have been chosen for preservation by the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. The Eagles' Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) made the list, as did Don McLean's 1971 "American Pie." Wilson Pickett's 1965 classic "In the Midnight Hour" and Sister Sledge's "We Are Family" also made the cut. Click here for the rest.

ELTON'S TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT! Elton's Rocket Pictures production company is set to produce an animated version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. However, Elton is not slated to write any of the songs. Time Rice and Lloyd Webber will take care of that. Get the details.

CLASSIC EAST & WEST UPDATE! There's finally confirmation of this summer's bi-coastal festivals. Six artists in all will play each two-night weekend festival. The first night will feature The Eagles, Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers. The second night will feature Fleetwood Mac, Journey and Earth, Wind & Fire. Get the details and dates.

BOB DYLAN'S NOBEL PRIZE! After seeming indifferent to winning the prestigious honor, Bob Dylan will soon head to Stockholm, Sweden, no doubt reluctantly, to meet with the Nobel Prize folks, who last October awarded him the Nobel Prize in Literature. Dylan will perform two concerts in lieu of a Nobel Lecture. Click here for more Dylan details.

DEAD CRAYOLA COLOR! Friday National Crayon Day, and for the first time in its 100-year history. Crayola will retire a color from its 24-count box of crayons. Crayola will reveal the doomed color on Friday but hasn't yet said what color they will replace it with. The doomed crayon will be buried at Times Square. Get the obit.

TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: The Odd Couple.

Today is Something On A Stick Day and Weed Appreciation Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1967 Van Morrison records "Brown Eyed Girl".
1982 David Crosby is arrested in San Diego for possession of drugs and a gun.
1985 6,000 radio stations in the US and Canada simultaneously played "We Are the World".
1996 Phil Collins announced he was leaving Genesis after 25 years.

DEAD CELEB! Clem Curtis, lead singer on The Foundations' hit "Baby Now that I've Found You" has died. He was 76. Born in Trinidad, Curtis moved to England as a teenager joining the band that would become The Foundations in 1966. Get the obit.

RINGO'S ALL STARR FALL TOUR! Ringo Starr has confirmed a Las Vegas residency with his All Starr Band this fall. The've lined up an eight-date engagement at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino that runs from October 13 through October 28. Tickets will go on sale this Friday. Get the details.

CHUCK ON THE CHARTS! Death is good for Chuck Berry whose 2005 compilation The Definitive Collection has reached #33 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The last time a Berry album that made it into the top 40 of the Billboard 200 was The London Chuck Berry Sessions, which featured his chart-topping novelty tune "My Ding-a-Ling." Meanwhile, his new album "Chuck" will be released June 16th.

WINE BOTTLE DRIP SOLVED! You can stop whining about your drippy wine bottles. A scientist has solved an age-old problem: wine bottles that drip after you pour them. Wine loves the slippery surface of glass, which leads to the inevitable drip down the side after you pour a glass. The solution is an etched groove right under the wine bottle's lip to catch the drip. Click here to see how it works.

MONDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Street.

Today is National Joe Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1952 Sun Records of Memphis, Tennessee began releasing records.
1958 CBS Laboratories announces the invention of stereophonic records.
1965 The Who released their first US chart entry, "I Can't Explain".
1966 Roy Orbison fell off a motorbike during a UK tour, fracturing his foot. He played the remaining dates sitting on a stool and walking on crutches.
1972 Elvis records "Burning Love", his last Top Ten hit during his lifetime.
1979 Eric Clapton married George Harrison's ex-wife.
1986 Sammy Hagar plays his first show as lead singer of Van Halen in Shreveport, Louisiana.
2013 Gordon Stoker, one of the original Jordanaires who backed Elvis, died at the age of 88.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Disney's Beauty and the Beast held on to the top spot at the box office for a second week in a row. Meanwhile, Power Rangers came in second place followed by Kong: Skull Island in third. Life opened in a disappointing fourth place finish. Get the rankings.

JUSTICE LEAGUE TRAILER! The wait is over for fans of the new Justice League flick. The full trailer has now been released and features Batman recruiting the other eventual members of the League and an action sequence involving Darkside's minions. The hope is that Superman, who was killed at the end of Dawn of Justice will return soon. Click here for the trailer.

FISHER REYNOLDS FAN MEMORIAL SERVICE! Fans of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds were able to pay their final respects at a public memorial held Saturday. The mother and daughter were honored at a ceremony inside the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles that was organized by Reynolds' son Todd Fisher. Get the recap.

SASQUATCH SIGHTING! Time to call the Bigfoot Field Research Organization from Animal Planet after a 50-year-old women from Tensed, Idaho reported seeing a sasquatch chasing a deer along the side of the road last Wednesday night. Deputies went to the scene but did not find evidence of Bigfoot. Get the report.

FRIDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Daltry, Moore, & Rabbit.

Today is National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1958 Elvis is sworn in as a Private for a two year hitch in the US army.
1963 The Beatles were the opening act for Chris Montez and Tommy Roe at a concert in Liverpool.
1966 The Beatles posed for the butcher cover of the album, "Yesterday and Today".
1997 Harold Melvin, of Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, died at age 57.
2005 Rod Price, a founding member of Foghat, died at age 57 after falling down stairs at his home.
2010 Johnny Maestro, lead singer of the 50's group The Crests, died at age 70.

ELTON TURNS 70! His birthday is tomorrow and Sir Elton John says he's living his best life. This year also marks Elton's 50th anniversary of his collaboration with his lyricist, Bernie Taupin. Elton will celebrate his birthday with a charity gala featuring Lady Gaga and special guests. Click here to check out a video montage of Elton's career.

ARETHA BIRTHDAY! The Queen of Soul turns 73 tomorrow. In 1987 she was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and as an 18-time Grammy winner, held the record for the most charting songs (73) on the Billboard Hot 100 by a woman until this past week, when she was eclipsed by Nicki Minaj. Aretha recently revealed plans to retire at the end of 2017 and is currently recording a new album.

BILLY JOEL SLOWING DOWN? The Piano Man says it may be time to think about cutting back his schedule a bit. He's not confident that he'll be able to continue selling out shows at Madison Square Garden and after that he might play fewer gigs. Meanwhile, on April 5, Joel will play the first show at the newly-remodeled Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in his native Long Island. Get the details.

HOW TO PLAY THE LOTTERY...AND WIN! Merry Thomas was recently showing her friend Julie how to play the Virginia lottery when she won the top prize $1 million dollars. Meanwhile, Julie won a meager $12 with her ticket. It is unclear if Julie will ever play the lottery with her friend again. Get the winnings.

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: They were both named Popeye.

Today is Melba Toast Day, National Chip & Dip Day, National Puppy Day, and Near Miss Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955 Elvis auditions for Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts and is turned down.
1969 Jackie Gleason, Kate Smith, The Lettermen and Anita Bryant appear in Miami for the Rally for Decency.
1977 Elvis began his final tour at the Arizona State University in Tempe.
1985 Billy Joel marries Christy Brinkley.
1985 Julian Lennon gave his first concert in San Antonio.
1991 Elton John joined George Michael on stage at Wembley Arena for a duet on "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me".

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Stuff opening nationwide tomorrow includeS the big screen version of Chips (R), Life (R) and Power Rangers (PG-13). Click here to see the other movies you can check out this weekend.

KANSAS LEFTOVER-TOUR! Kansas' tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of their breakthrough 1976 album, Leftoverture, is now set to roll into December. They launch the spring leg of the trek tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Kansas also plans to record a new album in 2018 and launch a tour focusing on Leftoverture's follow-up, 1977's Point of Know Return. Get the dates and details.

HURTFULL WILLIAM SHATNER! TV icon and Dancing with the Stars fan William Shatner makes no secret who he wants off the show. After the season-24 premiere, Shatner took to Twitter, declaring in a series of tweets that he wanted The Bachelor's Nick Viall to waltz on out of the ballroom. Viall responded to the Shat's insensitivity with a sad face emoji. Get the the brewing feud.

ADELE'S ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA AIR! Air supposedly straight from an Adele concert is being sold on eBay by an Australian man who claims the air is from her Adelaide concert. The air is presented in a sandwich bag  and its condition is listed "Like new" with a starting bit of  $11.83 in USD. Click here to bid.

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Use Your Illusion.

Today is National Goof Off Day. I'm celebrating it right now.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955 Johnny Cash lays down his first tracks at Sam Phillips' Memphis Recording Studio.
1956 Carl Perkins received a broken collarbone and a concussion in a car accident that killed his brother Jay just outside Dover, Delaware.
1963 The Beatles' first album, "Please Please Me", is released in England.
1975 Barry Manilow performs "Mandy" on American Bandstand.
1977 The John Denver TV special, Thank God, I'm A Country Boy aired on ABC-TV.
1986 Mark Dinning, famous for his #1 hit "Teen Angel", died at the age of 52.
1991 Dave Guard of The Kingston Trio, died of cancer at the age of 56.
1996 Former Turtles' drummer Don Murray died at age 50.
2001 Earl Beal of the 50's Doo-Wop group The Silhouettes died at the age of 76.

DEAD CELEB! First Chuck Berry. Now Chuck Barris. The creator of The Gong Show, The Dating Game, and The Newlywed Game has died at age 87. Barris got his start in TV working for American Bandstand. He also wrote Freddy Cannon's 1962 hit "Palisades Park." Get the obit.

NEW CHUCK BERRY SONG! Even though he's dead, Chuck Berry is out with his first new single new single in nearly 40 years. "Big Boys" is the lead single from Berry's upcoming album which he had been working on since 1991. It also includes a Johnny B. Goode sequel "Lady B. Goode." Get the details.

ANTISOCIAL NETWORK! Lindsay Lohan is set to host a new TV series. The Anti Social Network will feature Lohan taking charge of a contestant's social media accounts for 24 hours, forcing contestants to complete embarrassing challenges to win prizes. The show is currently being shopped to networks. Click here for more Lindsay Lohan lunacy!

TANKS IN TEXAS! At a ranch about two hours west of San Antonio, people can take control of real tanks on battlefield courses set up with special effects to recreate battle scenes. Using a Flamethrower will cost you $300, while driving a tank over an old car is $1,000 and firing a Sherman tank runs about $3,000. Click here and fire when ready.

TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: John Denver.

Today is Credit Card Reduction Day, Fragrance Day, National Agriculture Day and Tea For Tuesday.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 Billy J. Kramer And The Dakotas enter Abbey Road studios to record the Lennon / McCartney tune "Do You Want To Know A Secret", which will reach #1 in the UK, topping The Beatles themselves.
1970 The Faces, featuring Rod Stewart and Ron Wood, released their debut LP, "First Step".
1973 The BBC banned all teenybopper acts appearing on Top Of The Pops after a riot following a David Cassidy performance.
1984 Yoko Ono opens Strawberry Fields in New York's Central Park.
1987 35 year old Dean Martin Jr. of Dino, Desi And Billy, died when his F-4 Phantom fighter-jet crashed into California's San Bernardino Mountains during a snowstorm.
1991 Leo Fender, who pioneered the electric guitar, passed away at the age of 81.

ROD'S RESIDENCY! Last week, Rod Stewart kicked off a new run of Las Vegas performances as part of his ongoing residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and now, due to "overwhelming demand," he has scheduled more show for the late summer. So if you'l be in Vegas, check out out these dates to see Rod.

HENLEY'S BIRTHDAY BASH! To celebrate his upcoming 70th birthday on July 22, Don Henley will play a special concert at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Get the details. Meanwhile, his North American trek kicks off June 6 in Boston. Get the dates.

BERRY MUSIC RESURGENCE! Apparently Chuck Berry was planning a new album before his untimely death. Further details will be forthcoming. Get the details. Meanwhile, death means downloads. Berry's song sales increased 11,684 percent, with 16,616 total sales recorded on Sunday. "Johnny B Goode," had the most with 4,297 sales -- an increase of 10,330 percent.

TEN OLD WORDS! If you want to avoid dating yourself, Reader's Digest has a list of 10 words to avoid. While you're at it, admitting that you read Reader's Digest will also make you appear old. So settle in with a grody pair of dungarees, grab something from the icebox, and check out the groovy list by clicking here.

MONDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: 1969.

Today is International Earth Day, Extraterrestrial Abductions Day and Proposal Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959 Bobby Rydell makes his first TV appearance on American Bandstand.
1960 Elvis Presley enters a Nashville recording studio for the first time after getting out of the Army.
1961 Ricky Nelson records "Hello Mary Lou."
1969 David Bowie marries American-born model Angela Barnett.
1977 T-Rex played their farewell gig in Portsmouth, England.
1989 Dick Clark announces his retirement from American Bandstand.
1991 Michael Jackson signed a record $1 billion contract with Sony.

DEAD CELEB! In case you missed it, Chuck Berry passed away Saturday. He was 90. No cause of death was given, but it was likely "old age". Berry highly influenced The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys and The Kinks among others. He was a member of the very first class inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1984. Get the obit.

GLEN CAMPBELL UPDATE! Glen Campbell, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2011, can no longer play the guitar, according to his wife. Kim Campbell added that Campbell, 80, also attempts to sing at times. Unfortunately he has lost his speech and can't comprehend language. Get the prognosis.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Disney's Beauty and the Beast broke the March opening weekend record previously held by Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Additionally scored the seventh largest domestic opening of all-time ahead of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 and just behind Iron Man 3. It's also the largest opening for a PG-rated film, surpassing Finding Dory. Get the rest of the rankings.

NEW MONOPOLY PIECES REVEALED! After a worldwide vote by fans from more than 100 countries, Hasbro introduced three new tokens for its Monopoly board game in honor of World Monopoly Day on March 19. The three new tokens are the T-rex, rubber ducky and penguin and will replace the thimble, boot, and wheelbarrow. Click here to pass go.

RECYCLED BEER! The runoff from your shower might just become part of your next beer. A San Diego has brewery introduced a craft beer made with 100 percent recycled water. The beer was brewed with water from the city's Pure Water plant to demonstrate the purity of its recycled water. Click here for the beer.

FRIDAVE!

I'm looking forward to the Custom Auto Show this weekend. Don't forget to join the Eagle live from the show tonight from 6 to 8pm!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Magic Bus, Magical Mystery Tour and Magic Man.

Today is St. Patrick's Day and good news for all Catholics because the pope has given us special dispensation to eat meat on this Friday in Lent. I'm having Corned Beef & Cabbage flavored Ramen. Today is also Submarine Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 The movie Rock Around The Clock premieres in Washington, DC.
1957 Elvis buys the Graceland mansion for $102,500, outbidding the YMCA's offer of $35,000.
1958 The Coasters record what will prove to be their only US number one hit, "Yakety Yak".
1967 Bobby Vee records "Come Back When You Grow Up".
1968 The Bee Gees make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1978 American Hot Wax, a fictionalized movie account disc jockey Alan Freed, premieres in the US.
1990 Rick Grech, former bassist for Blind Faith, died at the age of 44.
2004 Ray Davies received a CBE medal from Queen Elizabeth II.
2006 Michael Jackson closed the house on his Neverland Ranch.
2010 Alex Chilton, the lead singer of The Box Tops died at age 59.

ZOMBIE ODYSSEY! The Zombies tour, marking the 50th anniversary of the recording of Odessey and Oracle, kicks off tonight in Glendale, Pennsylvania. The trek will feature the four surviving original members including Rod Argent. The trek will mark the final time that the group will play the full album live, and also will mark the last time that founding bassist Chris White and drummer Hugh Grundy will tour with the band. Get the dates.

CELEBRITY BURGLARY! Kendall Jenner's Hollywood Hills home was robbed Wednesday afternoon. Thieves got away with $200,000 worth of bling. Jenner was out of the house at the time and only noticed jewelry was missing when she was getting ready to go out at 1 a.m. Get the police report.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New stuff opening nationwide today include Beatuy & The Beast 2017 (PG), The Belko Experiment (R) and T2: Trainspotting (R). Click here for the rest of the movies you can blow your hard earned money on this weekend.

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: John Candy.

Today is Everything You Do Is Right Day, Freedom Of Information Day, and Absolutely Incredible Kids Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964 Alan Freed is charged with tax evasion, a grand jury indictment stemming from the earlier payola investigation which ruined the career of the ex-DJ.
1970 24 year old Tammi Terrell, Marvin Gaye's partner on several Motown hits, died from a brain tumor.
1971 Simon And Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" wins Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists, Best Engineered Record and Best Contemporary Song at the Grammys.
1983 Arthur Godfrey died at the age of 79.
1991 Seven members of Reba McEntire's band and her road manager were killed in a plane crash.
1993 Johnny Cymbal died at age 46.Under the name Derek, he had the 1968 hit "Cinnamon".
2005 Billy Joel checked himself into rehab for treatment of alcohol abuse.
2013 Bobbie Smith, lead vocalist for The Spinners, died of lung cancer at age 76.

AEROSMITH MADNESS! Aerosmith has lined up its first U.S. concert of the year on April 2 in Phoenix as part of the NCAA March Madness Music Festival. Their performance will close out the three-day event which coincides with the Final Four weekend. Get the details.

ELTON'S BIRTHDAY BASH! On March 25, Elton John will turn 70, and marking that milestone with a big party in Los Angeles. The Hammer Museum in L.A. is hosting the celebration will also honor the 50th anniversary of Elton's songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin. The event will be hosted by Rob Lowe. Get the details.

5 SECOND RULE LEGIT! Scientists have finally proven that the so-called 5 Second Rule for dropped food is not only legit, it's short by more than 25 minutes, depending on the food. Researchers found that "rigid foods," including chips, cookies, dry toast, and even sandwiches could be safely eaten after as much as a 30-minute lay on the floor. I don't know about you, but I'm not testing their findings any time soon. Get the tasty details.

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Today is Dumbstruck Day and the Ides of March.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955 Fats Domino records "Ain't That A Shame".
1958 In Memphis, Elvis performs his last concert before joining the US Army.
1966 Sandy Posey records "Born A Woman".
1968 Johnny Maestro, former lead singer of The Crests, forms The Brooklyn Bridge.
1982 Bob Dylan is inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.
1989 The Rolling Stones signed a $70 million contract to play 50 North American dates. It was the largest contract in Rock history at the time.

ZOMBIES IN NEW YORK! The Zombies are getting ready to kick off a new tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their 1968 album Odessey and Oracle. Get the dates. Meanwhile, has a special book launch event tonight in New York City. The book features a variety of rare and unseen photos, original artwork and recollections.

CELEBRITY REHAB! Ben Affleck recently revealed on Facebook his struggle with addiction. Meanwhile, recent rumors suggest that he and his estranged wife Jennifer Garner may be trying to reconcile and have called off their divorce. We shall see. Get the dirty details.

THE MATRIX REBOOT! Could a reboot of The Matrix be in the works. Apparently Warner Brothers is planning to relaunch the 1999 flick that starred Keanu Reeves and a source says the studio is interested in Creed actor Michael B. Jordan to star, although the project is in the very preliminary stages. Get the rumor.

CLEAR KNEE MOM JEANS! Nordstrom has come out with a piece of apparel to thoroughly confuse their customers. Clear Knee Mom Jeans feature plastic panels in the knees of the high-waisted blue jeans and are being sold online for $95. Reviews on the website seem to indicate that customers are flummoxed.

TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Mr. Whipple.

Today is Learn About Butterflies Day, National Potato Chip Day, and National Pi Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1958 Perry Como's "Catch A Falling Star" becomes the first recipient of a Gold record awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America.
1964 For the first time in British recording history, all Top Ten singles in the UK are by British acts. #1 - "Anyone Who Had A Heart" by Cilla Black, #2 - "Bits and Pieces" by The Dave Clark Five, #3 - Little Children by Billy J Kramer, #4 - "Diane" by The Bachelors, #5 - "Not Fade Away" by The Rolling Stones, #6 - "Just One Look" by The Hollies, #7 - "Needles and Pins" by The Searchers, #8 - "I Think Of You" by The Merseybeats, #9 - "Boys Cry" by Eden Kane, #10 - "Let Me Go Lover" by Kathy Kirby.
1970 "Up The Ladder To The Roof" becomes the first Supremes hit without Diana Ross
1990 Michael Jackson was voted artist of the decade at the Soul Train Awards.
2011 Ronnie Hammond, lead singer of The Atlanta Rhythm Section, died at age of 60.

THE WHO IN VEGAS! The Who is getting ready for their firs Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. A series of six shows is scheduled for July 29 and August 1, 4, 7, 9 and 11. Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting this Friday, March 17. Get the details.

BOSTON HYPER SPACE! Boston continues to expand its 2017 Hyper Space Tour. After announcing an initial run of shows in April and a series of joint concerts with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts in June and July, Boston has now added more than 20 more headlining performances in May and June. Get the dates.

FALLEN ANGEL! Magician Criss Angel said the mid-air straitjacket move that sent him to the emergency room last Friday night was not a publicity stunt, as some skeptic have claimed. In a stunt gone horribly wrong, Angel lost consciousness after he attempted an aerial upside down straight jacket escape trick. Get the recap.

ICE HOUSE! In Webster, New York, on the edge of Lake Ontario, a summer home turned into an icicle haven after high winds up to 80 mph sprayed the house with waves from the lake, which the icy temperatures then froze. Check out the frozen abode.

MONDAY MONDAVE!

I hope everybody is enjoying the snow. I had to get my shovel down from the rafters again. Good thing Spring begins a week from today and I'm holding it to Mother Nature to give us better weather.

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Paul.

Today is Ear Muff Day and Jewel Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Elvis' first album is released by RCA.
1959 On Friday the 13th, The Kingston Trio's plane made an emergency landing in Indiana.
1961 Ricky Nelson records "Travelin' Man".
1965 Eric Clapton quit The Yardbirds.
1987 Bob Seger receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Kong: Skull Island, took an easy win over all newcomers at the box office with basically weak competition among new flicks. Meanwhile, Logan came in at #2 followed by Get Out at #3, The Shack at #4 and The LEGO Batman Movie at #5. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

DEAD CELEB! Joni Sledge one of the sisters in Sister Sledge died last Friday of undisclosed causes. She was 60. Sister Sledge is famous for their hits "We Are Family" and "He's the Greatest Dancer". Get the obit.

CLASSIC EAST & WEST LINEUP! The bi-coastal music festival, dubbed Classic East and Classic West, has confirmed more acts to the upcoming July festivals. Six artists in all will play each two-night festival. The first night will feature the Eagles, Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers. Fleetwood Mac, Journey and Earth, Wind & Fire perform on the second night. Get the itinerary.

PLAY-DOH PATENT PENDING! Hasbro has filed for a patent for the SCENT of Play-Doh. The company says the unique smell officially is: "A sweet, slightly musky, vanilla-like fragrance, with slight overtones of cherry, and a natural smell of a salted, wheat-based dough." Take a sniff.

FRIDAY!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Gimme Three Steps.

Today is Middle Name Pride Day. I'm proud to say that my middle name is Anthony.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964 Simon & Garfunkel record "The Sounds Of Silence."
1967 Sonny & Cher guest star on The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
1973 "Dark Side Of The Moon" was released in America. It would spent over 741 weeks on the Billboard chart, finally falling off in 1988.
1979 James Brown played the Grand Ole Opry.
1988 Andy Gibb died from a viral infection in his heart. He was 30.
1997 R&B singer LaVern Baker died of heart failure at the age of 67.
2005 Danny Joe Brown, the original lead singer of Molly Hatchet, died at age 53.

BOWIE TRIPLE LIVE! This year's 10th anniversary of Record Store Day will feature a never-before-released live album from David Bowie's 1974 Philly Dogs Tour and a re-issue of a rare collection of alternate mixes of songs from Hunky Dory that had been released only as a promotional item in 1971. Get the details.

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, child stars of  "Full House" have since carved out a spot in the fashion world. In the latest issue of The Edit  Mary-Kate says her home life helps keep her grounded and Ashley says their absence on social media helps separate themselves from their work and fan base.despite her busy schedule. Click here to see what else they've been doing as normal people.

BURGER-FLIPPING ROBOT! A restaurant in California has just announced that it will soon be using a burger-flipping robot to handle grill duties. According to the literature, "Flippy cooks burgers perfectly – every time." Flippy works for CaliBurger, an international chain with outlets in twelve countries, and his cousins could be working in more than 50 locations by the end of 2019. Click here to see Flippy in action.

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Magnum P.I..

Today is Panic Day and Popcorn Lover's Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1961 The Beatles make their first appearance at the Cavern Club.
1968 "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is named Album of the Year at the Grammys.
1970 Black Sabbath makes its concert debut at The Roundhouse in London.
1977 The Jacksons TV show aired for the final time.
1996 George Burns died at the age of 100.
2007 Brad Delp, the lead singer of Boston, died at the age of 55.
2012 76-year-old Jerry Lee Lewis got for the seventh time.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Basically the only new flick opening nationwide tomorrow is Kong: Skull Island (PG-13). It's incredible how long they've milked this franchise. Click here for the other new stuff in theaters tomorrow.

ROCK HALL! Will Geddy Lee sit in on bass for the late Chris Squire when Yes performs at it's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction next month? Jon Anderson of Yes apparently thinks so. But the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame says Lee and Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson "were only confirmed to do the induction speech for one of their favorite bands and not perform." Read more rumor.

THE GODFATHER'S 45TH! Surviving Godfather cast members will reunite for a special event at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and others will join director Francis Ford Coppola for a panel discussion following a special back-to-back screening of The Godfather and The Godfather Part II at New York's Radio City Music Hall. Get a preview.

BEER HOTEL! BrewDog USA has opened its first U.S. restaurant and bar in Ohio and will add a hotel next door to it by the fall of 2018. The hotel will have a sour beer brewing facility and every room will feature  a craft beer mini-bar with their signature Punk IPA on tap. Click here to check in to "The Hoppiest Place on Earth."

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Pink Floyd, The Who and Emerson Lake & Palmer.

Today is Be Nasty Day and International Working Woman's Day. (Ironically many of them have chosen not to work today.) Click here for more irony.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1962 The Beatles make their TV debut on the BBC's Teenager's Turn.
1963 25,000 people attended the funeral for Patsy Cline.
The Four Tops sign with Motown and receive a $400 signing bonus.
1964 The Dave Clark Five make their first of thirteen appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1968 Bill Graham opens The Fillmore East in New York City.
1973 Ron "Pigpen" McKernan of The Grateful Dead died of alcohol poisoning at age 27.
2013 Yes co-founder Peter Banks passed away at the the age of 65.
2016 George Martin passed away at the age of 90.

MISSING MUSTANG FOUND! The green 1968 Mustang GT that Steve McQueen drove in Bullitt has been found in a scrapyard in Mexico after missing for nearly 50 years. Steve McQueen himself had tried and failed to track down and buy the car his personal collection. But examination of the VIN numbers, the car apparently is one of the two cars used in the film. Get the details.

LOONEY TUNES STREAMING! Turner and Warner Brothers have announced a new video streaming service that will offer new Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry and Scooby-Doo cartoons. The service also will offer access to the vast library of classic Hanna-Barbera, Looney Toons and MGM library including Bugs Bunny, the Flintstones and the Jetsons. Get the details.

CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE! Scarlett Johansson has filed for divorce from her husband after nearly three long years of marriage. She's also seeking primary custody of their three-year-old daughter. The couple has been split up since last summer. Get the dirty details. Meanwhile, Johansson's new film, Ghost in the Shell, opens March 31.

A FEE GROWS IN BROOKLYN! In Brooklyn sits a spot in a parking garage that costs $300,000. The spot will also run you an extra $291 a month in extra fees and taxes. But this house-priced, car-sized slab of pavement might just be an investment if you can afford it. Four years ago, a spot in the same garage sold for a meager $80,000. Park here for details.

TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Tool Time.

Today is National Crown Roast of Pork Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955 Carl Perkins becomes the first Country artist to have a hit on the Billboard R&B chart with "Blue Suede Shoes".
1970 Actor Lee Marvin topped the UK singles chart with "Wand'rin' Star".
1976 Elton John becomes the first Rock star since The Beatles to be immortalized at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum.
1983 Stevie Wonder and Neil Sedaka are inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame.
1987 After The Beatles' albums start being released on CD, the Fab Four returned to the UK charts with "A Hard Day's Night" at #30, "Please Please Me" is #32, "With The Beatles" sits at #40 and "Beatles For Sale" is #45.
2001 The Recording Industry of America and the National Endowment for the Arts announced that Judy Garland's "Over The Rainbow" had been selected as their Song Of The Century.
2009 Jimmy Boyd, best known for the 1952 song "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus", died at age 70.
2012 The funeral for Davy Jones was held in Indiantown, Florida.

DEAD CELEB! One of my favorite people has died. Robert Osborne, host of one of my favorite cable channels died yesterday at age 84. Turner Classic Movies will never be the same. Click here for the obit.

CAUSES OF DEATHS! A British coroner has found that George Michael died of natural causes. To be more specific "dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver." Cardiomyopathy is essentially weakened heart muscle. And Bill Paxton's death was due to a stroke days after undergoing surgery to fix an aortic aneurysm and repair a heart defect. Click here for the details.

SGT PEPPER'S 50TH! June will mark 50 years since the release of The Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. And Apple Corps is planning to release a 50th anniversary edition of Sgt. Pepper which will include "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane," two songs that were left off the original album which was originally was released on June 1, 1967. Get more Beatlemania.

JEFF & LARRY'S BACKYARD BBQ FESTIVAL! Eddie Money, Foghat and The Marshall Tucker Band are among the artists who will perform at select stops of a new touring comedy and music festival created by Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy that will kick off August 25 in Clarkston, Michigan. Click here for the dates so far.

NAKED TRUTH! After exhaustive research in the field, a group of researchers discovered that being naked around others makes you feel happier. The study revealed that people who shed their clothes also shed other things as well: notably their stress, and their hang-ups about their body. Get the naked truth.

MONDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: a tambourine.

Today is Dentist's Day and National Frozen Food Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1958 The Everly Brothers record "All I Have To Do Is Dream".
1964 Elvis' movie Kissin' Cousins is released.
1970 Charles Manson released the album "Lie" to raise money for his murder trial.
1973 John Lennon's visa extension is cancelled by the US Immigration Department.
1976 EMI Records re-issues twenty-three Beatles singles which had never been released as a 45 in the UK. All made the British chart.
1982 Dick Clark donated the podium from the original American Bandstand to the Smithsonian.
2000 Eric Clapton was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the third time.

WEEKEND BOX! Logan was the top flick at the weekend box office, and was Fox's third biggest international opening ever, trailing only X-Men: Days of Future Past and Avatar. Meanwhile, Get Out, dropped to second place followed by The Shack debuting in third. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

CELEBRITY BIRTH! It's a girl for Natalie Portman! Portman and her husband welcomed Amalia on February 22. The couple is also parents to a 5-year-old son. Meanwhile, last February 25, Portman, who was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for Jackie, was unable to attend because of her pregnancy. Get the glowing report.

CELEBRITY WEDDING BELLS! For those who care, we finally have confirmation from Adele herself that she is indeed married. During a recent concert in Australia, she seemingly confirmed that she and her longtime boyfriend have tied the knot. However, it's still not known when they got hitched. Get the report.

ELVIS COMPLEX! A new $45 million complex dedicated to Elvis was unveiled last Thursday. "Elvis Presley's Memphis" is a 200,000-square-foot-campus across the street from his Graceland estate. Also set to open soon is an exhibition focused on Sam Phillips. It all coincides with this year being the 40th anniversary of Elvis' death in August. Get more details.

DOGS WEARING PANTS! If dogs wore pants, would they wear them on their hind legs only? Or would the wear them on all four legs? Click here to join the debate.

FRIDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: 1972.

Today is Caregiver Appreciation Day, Employee Appreciation Day, I Want You To Be Happy Day, If Pets Had Thumbs day, National Anthem Day, National Salesperson Day, and Peach Blossom Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Elvis charts his first hit on Billboard when "Heartbreak Hotel" debuts at #68.
1957 The head of the Catholic archdiocese of Chicago bans Rock 'n' Roll from Catholic schools.
1959 The Drifters record their breakthrough hit, "There Goes My Baby."
1966 Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Richie Furay, Bruce Palmer and Dewey Martin formed Buffalo Springfield.
1971 South African radio lifts its five-year ban on Beatles' music.
1984 Michael Jackson's "Thriller" LP becomes the first album to have seven Top 10 hits.
2013 Bobby Rogers, a founding member of The Miracles, died at the age of 73.

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly.

Today is Old Stuff Day. Looks like it's gonna be a great day for me.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955 Bo Diddley records "Bo Diddley."
1960 After completing his military service, Elvis left Germany.
1968 Cat Stevens is diagnosed with tuberculosis.
1975 Paul McCartney was pulled over in L.A. for running a red light. Linda McCartney, who was also in the car, is arrested for having six to eight ounces of mary jane in her pocketbook.
1983 Sony, Philips and Polygram introduce the Compact Disc
1991 21 years after its initial release, "All Right Now" by Free reached #2 on the UK singles chart when it was re-issued to coincide with its use in a Wrigley's Chewing gum TV ad.
1999 Dusty Springfield died of breast cancer at the age of 59.
2003 Hank Ballard, who wrote "The Twist", died from throat cancer.

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Roger Daltry.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginnig of Lent for us Catholics. It's also National Pig Day and National Peanut Butter Lovers' Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1955 Sam Phillips launches Sun Records
1957 The Everly Brothers record "Bye Bye Love."
1958 Buddy Holly & The Crickets began their only UK tour.
1961 Elvis Presley signs a five year movie deal with Hal Wallis.
1964 The Beatles start working on their first film, A Hard Day's Night.
1966 Gene Clark announced he was leaving The Byrds.
1969 Jim Morrison is arrested for indecent exposure at a Doors concert in Miami.
1984 Cyndi Lauper makes her US TV debut on the Tonight Show.
2016 76-year-old Ginger Baker announced his retirement.

DWTS CAST REVEALED! Mr. T and former Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan are among the cast members of the upcoming Dancing with the Stars season 24. The show returns March 20 on ABC. I'll be putting my money on Mr. T. Click here for the stars and their match-ups with the pros.

ELTON'S OSCAR PARTY RECAP! Elton John' 25th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party raised $7 million for his AIDS Foundation. Among the attendees were Sting, Smokey Robinson, Quincy Jones, Heidi Klum, Sharon Stone, Gordan Ramsay, Jane Seymour and Adam Lambert among others. Get the recap.

THE PROPER USE OF THE TURN SIGNAL! Don’t you hate it when people don’t use their turn signals? One Indiana State Police feels your pain so he posted a video to his that explains the turn signal and how and when to use it. Click here to watch it now.