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.
