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.
