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.
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.
