Today is National Brown Bag It Day, National Towel Day, National Wine Day, and National Tap Dance Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1965 Dave Davies is knocked unconscious when he falls into drummer Mick Avory's cymbal during a London concert.
1969 The Hollies recorded "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" with Elton John on piano.
1973 Carole King gives a free concert for 100,000 fans in New York's Central Park.
1978 The Who's London concert is filmed for their movie The Kids Are Alright.
2013 Marshall Lytle, bassist for Bill Haley & His Comets died of lung cancer at the age of 79.
STAR WARS 40TH! Star Wars debuted in US theaters and these days it's as popular as ever. Of course, any Star Wars anniversary reminds us that Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia, is no longer with us. Mark Hamill recently revealed that he and Fisher were "really attracted to each other" back in the day. Meanwhile, fans are eagerly awaiting Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which opens December 15. Click here to watch the trailer.
RONNIE RECOVERING! Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood recently underwent a successful operation to treat a small lung lesion. The lesion was discovered during a routine medical screening. Wood is recovering and no further treatment will be needed. Get the prognosis. Meanwhile, the Rolling Stones forthcoming No Filter Tour, kicks off September 9 in Hamburg, Germany.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Baywatch (R) opens today, getting a jump start on the competition for this holiday weekend. Opening tomorrow at the movin' picture show includes Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead (PG-13), and Drone. Click here for the rest of the new stuff to check out in between your holiday happenings.
VALEDICTORIAN FUN FACTS! If you've never been one, chances are you've harbored some shade for the valedictorian of your high school or college class. A scientist has discovered that although 90% of the valedictorians in his study are gainfully employed, and 40% are in high ranking positions in their field, none of them shook the world. Click here for more shocking results.
