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.
