FRIDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Baltimore.

Today is Arbor Day, International Astronomy Day, Great Poetry Reading Day, and Kiss Your Mate Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1968 The Broadway Musical Hair opened in New York for its first performance.
1980 Tommy Caldwell, bassist for The Marshall Tucker band, died of injures he received in a car accident. He was 30.
1988 B.W. Stevenson, of the 1973 hit "My Maria", died after heart surgery at the age of 38.
1990 Axl Rose of Guns 'N' Roses married Erin Everly, daughter of Don Everly. It lasted 27 days.
2010 Corrado Codarini, an original member of The Four Lads, passed away at the age of 80.
2015 Paul McCartney played Japan's famed Nippon Budokan where he included a performance of "Another Girl" 'live' for the first time ever. The song, included on The Beatles' 1965 album "Help", had never been played on stage anywhere by the band or any of its members solo.

WOMAN MARRIES CHICKEN! A woman in New Orleans has married a Popeyes chicken! Her engagement photo shoot shows the woman staring longingly at boxes of chicken, smooching a biscuit and frolicking in a park with a chicken tender in hand. The question now is: where will she register? Get the fried details.

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Arsenio Hall.

Today is Babe Ruth Day, National Prime Rib Day, Take Your Daughter To Work Day, and Tell A Story Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 At 15 years, 1 month and 13 days old, Little Peggy March became the youngest female singer to have a #1 hit with her song "I Will Follow Him."
1969 Joe Cocker makes his American TV debut on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1974 Ray Stevens releases what would be his biggest hit, "The Streak". The novelty tune would make it to the top of the US charts next month.
1979 Stevie Wonder performs "Sir Duke" at a Duke Ellington tribute concert at UCLA.
1980 New York's legendary Studio 54 was closed for liquor license violations.
1981 Ringo Starr married Barbara Bach.
2000 Vicki Sue Robinson of the disco hit "Turn The Beat Around" died of cancer at age 46.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Some new movies to help keep you warm this weekend include The Circle (PG-13) and How To Be A Latin Lover (PG-13). Click here for the rest of the new flicks hitting theaters tomorrow.

CHUCK BERRY RELEASE! "Wonderful Woman" is the latest release from "Chuck", Berry's first studio album since 1979’s Rock It. Eight of the ten tracks were written by Berry, who passed away last month at age 90. Get the details.

PRIZES FOR PYTHONS Apparently the python population in Florida has gotten so out of control that The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has launched a "Python Pickup Program."  There is no apparent age limit and no training is required. Each snake-snatcher gets a "Python Pickup" T-shirt and will be entered into a drawing for various prizes. Get the rules.

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Glass Onion.

Today is Administrative Professionals Day, Hug An Australian Day, National Pretzel Day, and Richter Scale Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960 Production begins on Elvis' first post-Army movie, G.I. Blues in Los Angeles.
1962 Jerry Lee Lewis' begins a tour of England. Four years previously, Lewis fled the UK because of the disclosure that he was married to his thirteen year old cousin.
1963 Frankie Avalon agrees to appear in the movie, Beach Party, also starring Annette Funicello.
1967 16 year old Janis Ian sings "Society Child" on the TV show, Inside Pop - The Rock Revolution.

1975 B.J. Thomas' hit "Hey Won't You Play Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" sets the record for the longest song title to reach #1.
1982 Phoebe Snow of the 1975 hit "Poetry Man", died at the age of 60.

MADONNA SLAMS BIOPIC! One person who won't be buying a ticket for her own biopic. After news broke of the planned movie, Blond Ambition, Madonna took to Instagram to denounce the project saying "Only I can tell my story." Madonna has never told her story in movie or book form. Get more material girl.

ABBA REISSUE! ABBA will release a 25th anniversary limited-edition version of their 1992 best-of collection, Gold: Greatest Hits, on June 30. The two-album set will be pressed in gold-colored vinyl and will also include a card enabling MP3 download of the tracks as well. Meanwhile, Abba is reportedly reuniting to work on a new project. Get the details.

FAKE MUD JEANS! Nordstrom is rolling our another wacky clothing item. For a mere $425, you can own a pair of fake mud-caked Barracuda Straight Leg Jeans described as, "Heavily distressed medium-blue denim jeans in a comfortable straight-leg fit embody[ing] rugged, Americana work wear that's seen some hard-working action with a crackled, caked-on muddy coating that shows you're not afraid to get down and dirty." Hopefully the mud spatter isn't the same in every pair. Click here to get dirty.

TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Andy Sipowicz.

Today is East Meets West Day and Penguin Awareness Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960 Funeral services are held for Eddie Cochran.
1967 The Beatles laid down tracks for "Magical Mystery Tour" at Abbey Road studios.
1968 The Beatles refuse to perform for the Queen of England at a British Olympic Appeal Fund show. Ringo Starr would later explain, "We don't do benefits."
1974 Jim Morrison's 27 year old widow, Pam, died of an overdose.
1977 Elvis makes what will be the last recordings of his life at a concert in Saginaw, Michigan.
1981 Paul McCartney decides to disband Wings.
1990 The guitar that Jimi Hendrix used to perform the "Star Spangled Banner" at Woodstock is auctioned off in London for $295,000.
1994 The Eagles played the first of two shows where they recorded their "Hell Freezes Over" album.
2007 Bobby "Boris" Pickett, of the Halloween anthem "The Monster Mash", died at age 69.

ELTON JOHN UPDATE! Elton John is recovering from a severe bacterial infection which he picked up during a tour of South America. On his return flight home, he became "violently ill." and was admitted to the hospital, where he "underwent immediate treatment to remove the infection." Meanwhile, his concerts for April and May in Las Vegas have been cancelled with refunds available. Get the prognosis.

MADONNA BIOPIC! A Madonna biopic, Blond Ambition, is in the early stages of development. The movie will deal with Madonna as she works on her debut album, "struggling in a business that treats women badly, while also dealing with a burgeoning love life and the first hints of fame." Get the details.

BANANARAMA REUNITES! After nearly 30 years, the members Bananarama have buried the hatchet on their petty squabbling and will launch a U.K. tour in November. Talk of a reunion tour first came about over the holidays and the tour may only be just the beginning for the trio. Grab a banana and click here.

DWTS RECAP! On Monday night's Dancing with the Stars, it was the men versus the women for the first ever Boy Bands vs. Girl Groups night. But the season's first perfect score just wasn't good enough to save Heather Morris from her shocking elimination. Get the scores.

EARNHARDT JR. RETIRING! NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. is parking his No. 88 Chevy. He announced this morning that he's retiring from the NASCAR Cup series at the end of the current season. Jr. has won more than 600 races in 18 seasons, including two Daytona 500 wins. Get the details.

SMART BANDAGES! With the spread of antibiotic-resistant bugs, wound care is especially important nowadays, and a university in the U.K. has develped a so-called "smart bandage." The sensor-packed patches could monitor for infection and clotting, and inform you and your doctor via a smartphone app. Trials could start next year. Get the details.

MONDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: 1976.

Today is Pig A Blanket Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957 16 year old Ricky Nelson releases his first record, "Teenager's Romance".
1963 Eighteen year old Brenda Lee marries nineteen year old Ronnie Shacklett.
1971 Bob Welch replaces the departed Jeremy Spencer in Fleetwood Mac.
1975 Peter Ham of Badfinger committed suicide at age 27.
1976 Lorne Michaels offers The Beatles $3,000 to reunite on SNL.
1984 48 year old Jerry Lee Lewis married wife number six. She was 22.
2016 Billy Paul died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! The Fate of the Furious has topped the weekend box office for a second week in a row. The Boss Baby and Disney's Beauty and the Beast finished also held pat in second and third place again this week. Meanwhile, Born in China was the highest debut of the week in fourth. Get the rest of the rankings.

DEAD CELEB! Erin Moran, best known for playing Joanie Cunningham on Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi died over the weekend of stage 4 cancer. She as 56. An autopsy is pending. Get the obit.

GOLF BALL HASH BROWNS! Some frozen hash browns have been recalled due to possible contamination from golf balls. McCain Foods USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling frozen hash brown products that may be contaminated with "extraneous golf ball materials." A spokesman says that if golfers eat the golf ball material, it could improve their hacking. Click here to taste the greens.

FRIDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Elton John.

Today is Kindergarten Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 The Beatles and The Rolling Stones meet for the first time during a Stones' performance at the Crawdaddy Club.
1965 The Beach Boys appear on Shindig!
1969 Janis Joplin makes her first London concert appearance at Royal Albert Hall.
1970 Elton John makes his solo concert debut, opening for T. Rex in London.
1993 Bill Wyman married for the third time. He was 56. She was 33.
2008 Al Wilson, famous for the 1974 hit "Show and Tell" died at the age of 68.
2016 Prince died at the age of 57.

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Emily Litella.

Today is Look Alike Day, National High Five Day, and Volunteer Recognition Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1968 The Rolling Stones record "Jumpin' Jack Flash".
1970 Catholic and Protestant youth groups adopt the Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" as a religious symbol.
1980 84 year old George Burns becomes the oldest person to have a hit on the Billboard Hot 100 when "I Wish I Was 18 Again" peaked at number forty-nine.
1985 Wham! became the first group to release cassettes in the People's Republic of China.
1999 Billy Joel performs what he says is his last Rock music concert at the Meadowlands in New Jersey.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New flicks to check out this weekend include Born In China (G), Free Fire (R) and Phoenix Forgotten (PG-13). Click here fore the rest of the new flicks to throw money at this weekend.

PRINCE DAY! Friday will be Prince Day in Minnesota, Prince's home state. Governor Mark Dayton has declared tomorrow, the one-year anniversary of Prince's death, "Prince Day." As part of the commemoration, the Interstate 35W Bridge that crosses the Mississippi in downtown Minneapolis will be lit purple on Thursday and Friday. Get the details.

RECORD STORE DAY! David Crosby is among the many artists releasing vinyl on Record Store Day this Saturday. His contribution will be a four-song EP titled David Crosby and the Lighthouse Band. Only 2,500 copies of the disc are being produced. Get more on it.

RICHARD SIMMONS SPEAKS! Richard Simmons, who vanished from the public eye in recent years, has broken his silence by releasing a statement to his fans on his Facebook page. Simmons, who was hospitalized on Monday for severe indigestion, thanked all those who showed concern. Get more revelations.

NO MORE COWBELL! In Erie Pennsylvania, a hockey arena has banned cowbells from all events after a recent incident. The Erie Otters hockey team were providing cowbells to fans as a giveaway, but after the victory, fans tossed them onto the ice to celebrate which drew the ire of arena officials. So for now, the cowbells have been put on ice. Get the details.

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: the gravy train.

Today is National Garlic Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1965 The film T.A.M.I. (Teen-Age Music International) Show opened in London.
1968 John Lennon and George Harrison leave the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram in India two weeks before their study is complete. Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney have already left.
1982 Simon & Garfunkel reunite for a European tour after their New York Central Park concert the year before.
2012 Levon Helm who sang lead vocals on The Band's hit "Up on Cripple Creek", died at the age of 71.

PEOPLE'S MOST BEAUTIFUL! Once again, Julia Roberts has been named People's Most Beautiful Woman. The 49-year-old, who first graced the cover of the special issue in 1991, has now been given that title for a record fifth time. Click here for the rest of the beautiful people.

STILLS/COLLINS TOUR! In 1967, Stephen Stills met Judy Collins who was his inspiration for the 1969 Crosby, Stills & Nash hit "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes." Now, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their relationship, Stills and Collins are teaming up for a collaborative album as well as a U.S. summer tour. Get the itinerary.

PRINCE DEATH ANNIVERSARY! To mark the one year anniversary of the death of Prince this Friday, a new, six-song EP of previously unreleased Prince material is planned. But Prince's estate has filed a lawsuit to stop its release and have the masters turned over to them. Sorry Prince fans. Get the details.

RODNEY KING DOCUMENTARY! Morgan Freeman will produce a limited TV series about the late Rodney King. The new doc will highlight King's life up to the 1991 incident in which he was brutally beaten by Los Angeles police officers following a traffic stop, and the aftermath. King's family has given their blessing but no word on what network it will air on. Get the details.

CELL PHONE SLOWDOWN UNSAFE? Researchers in Australia set up more than 30 young drivers in a simulator to see if slowing down while texting and driving was any safer. It wasn't. In fact, drivers were four times more likely to get into an accident by slowing down. Get the surprising results.

TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Water Buffaloes.

Today is International Juggler's Day and National Columnists Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963 Jane Asher appears on Juke Box Jury. She would soon become Paul McCartney's girlfriend.
1971 The Jackson 5 and Bill Cosby appear on Diana Ross' solo TV special.
1975 Alice Cooper's Welcome To My Nightmare special airs on TV.
1984 Michael Jackson underwent surgery to repair damage after his hair caught fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial on January 27th.
1988 Holland-Dozier-Holland is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
2012 Dick Clark suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 82.
2015 Ringo Starr was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

NESMITH MEMOIR! Michael Nesmith's new memoir, Infinite Tuesday: An Autobiographical Riff, hits stores today. The book features his recollections of The Monkees and its TV series as well as his friendship with Jack Nicholson and interactions with John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix, and more. Get the details.

SICKLY SIMMONS! Richard Simmons is recovering after being hospitalized yesterday for "severe indigestion". Get the prognosis. Meanwhile, Simmons recently signed a new business deal for, "merchandising, endorsements and licensing opportunities." The new venture comes on the heels of a viral podcast regarding his disappearance from public view.

BEN DOING THAT! Rumor has it that Ben Affleck has already started seeing other women just a week after he and Jennifer Garner filed for divorce. But an insider says he and Jen are "working on their relationship." For now their game plan is to continue co-parenting their three children. Get the dirty details.

MONTEREY POP 50TH! The initial lineup for the 50th anniversary Monterey International Pop Festival has been confirmed and it includes three artists who performed at the original event. Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, Eric Burdon, and Booker T. Jones all performed at the 1967 original. The 2017 Monterey Pop will take place June 16-18 at the original site at the County Fairgrounds in Monterey, California. Get the lineup.

DANCING WITH THE STARS RECAP! "Disney Night" kicked off week five of Dancing with the Stars last night with appearances by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Pluto., who joined the ensemble in the opening number. Nick The Bachelor Viall and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne were both in jeopardy for elimination. Click here to see who went home packing.

POWER NAPPING! A new study says taking "power naps" snoozes less than 30 minutes make you happier. 66% of short nappers in the study classified themselves as happy. By comparison, research found that 60% of no nappers labeled themselves happy. Click here while I saw some logs.

FRIDAVE!

Happy Good Friday to you. I hope you spend some time with your family this Easter weekend. Have a safe trip if you are visiting long distance relatives.

Today is Ex-Spouse Day, International Moment of Laughter Day, Look Up At The Sky Day, National Dolphin Day, Pecan Day, and Reach As High As You Can Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1966 The Beatles record "Paperback Writer."
1967 The final episode of Where The Action Is airs on TV.
1968 Producer Phil Spector marries Ronnie Bennett of The Ronettes.
1969 The Monkees' TV special, 33 1/3 Revolutions per Monkee, aired on NBC.
1976 Stevie Wonder signed a $13 million deal with Motown, a record at the time.
1995 Burl Ives died of cancer at the age of 85.
2005 Steve Jablecki of Wadsworth Mansion died at the age of 59.
2009 George Harrison received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2015 Percy Sledge, of "When A Man Loves A Woman" fame, died at the age of 74.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! If you need to get out of entertaining your guests that youu invited for the weekend, check out some new flicks opening nationwide today. New stuff includes The Fate of the Furious (PG-13) and Altitude (R). Looks like the weak competition will give The Boss Baby its third week at #1. Get the rest of the new stuff.

ROBBY KRIEGER SOLO TREK! Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and his solo band will launch a brief tour this Sunday in New York. Krieger says he'll be playing mostly songs by The Doors to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. Get the dates.

CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE! It's official. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are calling it quits. Garner filed for divorce yesterday. The couple is asking for joint legal and physical custody of their three children. The couple separated in June 2015 after ten years of marriage. And despite vacations together with the kids, and Garner calling Affleck "the love of my life," the couple never reconciled. Get the dirty details.

GINORMOUS EASTER EGGS! Need something unique for your kids' Easter basket? Check out a U.K. shop that specializes in gigantic, incredibly detailed chocolate Easter eggs. Some eggs weigh over 200 and start at more than $30,000. Click here to put your egg in one basket.

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Mad About You.

Today is Plant Appreciation Day, National Peach Cobbler Day, and Scrabble Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1962 The Beatles kicked off a 48 night stand at The Star Club in Hamburg.
1963 "Surfin' USA" by the Beach Boys was released in the US.
1965 Roger Miller wins in five categories at the Grammys including Best New Country & Western Artist, Best Country & Western Song ("Dang Me"), Best Country & Western Single ("Dang Me"), Best Country & Western Vocal Performance ("Dang Me") and Best Country & Western Album ("Dang Me" / "Chug-a-lug").
1967 The Rolling Stones' played their first show behind the Iron Curtain in Poland.
1980 Grease closes on Broadway after 3,883 performances.
1983 Pete Farndon, bassist for The Pretenders died of a drug overdose. He was 30.
1985 "We Are The World" topped the Billboard singles chart.
1994 Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley announced their separation after nine years of marriage.

GRANNY DJ! By day she runs a restaurant in Tokyo. However, by night she's a club DJ. Only thing is, she's 82 years old and possibly the world's oldest club DJ. And she's been doing it since she was 70! Check it out.

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Greetings From Asbury Park NJ, The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle and Born To Run.

Today is Big Wind Day, Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, National Licorice Day, and Russian Cosmonaut Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1954 Bill Haley records "Rock Around The Clock".
1966 Jan Berry of Jan And Dean, was paralyzed after crashed his his Corvette into a parked truck.
1973 Stevie Wonder appeared on Sesame Street.
1975 Elton John led the US Pop chart with "Philadelphia Freedom", a song inspired by Billie Jean King's World Team Tennis League entry.
1978 The Four Tops sang at Aretha Franklin's wedding.
1979 Mickey Thomas replaces Marty Balin as the lead singer for Jefferson Starship.
1988 Sonny Bono is elected Mayor of Palm Springs.

DOUBLE DEAD CELEBS! John Geils Jr., the namesake of The J. Geils Band, was found dead yesterday at his home in Massachusetts. He was 71. Geils formed the group in 1967 and the group scored its first top 20 hit in 1974 with "Must of Got Lost." Their 1981 album Freeze Frame reached #1 and "Centerfold" was their only #1 hit. Get the obit.
And David Letterman's mother, Dorothy died also died yesterday. She was 95. Get the obit.

WATTS AWARD! Charlie Watts, a jazz aficionado, will receive a special honor recognizing his lifetime contribution to the genre and to blues music at the 2017 Jazz FM Awards on April 25 in London. The ceremony will take place just before the release of his solo album Charlie Watts Meets the Danish Radio Big Band. Get the details.

BUCKINGHAM McVIE ALBUM DETAILS! A duet album from Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie is coming June 9. The self-titled disc features 10 songs, and will be supported with a series of concerts starting June 21; tickets go on sale April 21. The first single from the album, "In My World," arrives this Friday. Get the details.

CAR CRIB! As most parents know, a car ride is good to lull a newborn to sleep. So now Ford has created a crib that simulates the experience. The crib mimics a car ride with gentle rocking movement, driving sounds, and lights that stream along its surface. Plus, it saves you a ton of gas trying to get your kid to sleep. Get the details.

TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Lurch and Alfred.

Today is Eight Track Tape Day, Barbershop Quartet Day and Submarine Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Elvis' plane makes an emergency landing, leaving him with a permanent fear of flying.
1961 Bob Dylan debuted as a solo artist at Gerde's Folk City in New York.
1964 The Beatles set another record with 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.
1966 NBC broadcasts the last episode of Hullabaloo.
1967 Paul McCartney writes "Magical Mystery Tour."
1968 Janis Joplin with Big Brother And The Holding Company made their TV debut on Hollywood Palace.
1970 Peter Green announces his departure from Fleetwood Mac.
1981 Eddie Van Halen marries Valerie Bertinelli. It lasts 25 years.
1983 Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes perform "Up Where We Belong" at the Academy Awards.
1988 Cher wins the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Moonstruck.
2006 June Pointer of the Pointer Sisters died of cancer at the age of 52.

HEART BROKEN! A recent Rolling Stone article reveals that Heart's current hiatus stems from a rift between the siblings that began after Ann's husband was arrested and jailed for assaulting Nancy's twin teenage sons backstage at a Seattle show last August. Nancy says she's particularly upset because Wetter never apologized to her after the incident, while Ann says she tried talking to Nancy but she "wouldn't listen."
Get the dirty details.

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR 2017! The acts for the 2017 edition of the Happy Together Tour will  feature The Association, Chuck Negron, The Box Tops, The Cowsills and Ron Dante, the voice of The Archies. The cruise sets sail June 9 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Get the happy dates and details.

DWTS RECAP! It was "Most Memorable Year" night on Dancing with the Stars last night. Mr. T recalled being diagnosed with cancer and remarked that his faith in God helped him pull through and now inspires people as a cancer survivor. Unfortunately, Mr. T was voted off. So now I can stop watching. Get the recap.

KYLIE JENNER REALITY SERIES! Kylie Jenner is the latest to get her own reality series. Life of Kylie will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the 19-year-old TV and social media star with a glimpse into her private life. My question is, does anybody really give a rip? The show will debut this summer on E! and I for one will not be watching. Get the ditzy details.

BOOZE FOR BUNS! A bar in Brooklyn is offering patrons a "Man Bun Special." The bar is giving a bottle of booze to every man willing to part with his furry accompaniment known as a "man bun." The bar has begun a trophy wall of sacrificed buns, along with the names of the former owners. Get the hairy details.

MONDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Grand Funk Railroad, Foreigner and The Who.

Today is Golfer's Day and National Siblings Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957 16 year old Ricky Nelson sings "I'm Walking" on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.
1958 American Bandstand devotes an hour to the memory of Chuck Willis who had died earlier in the day.
1959 Bobby Darin records "Splish Splash".
1962 The Beatles' original bass player Stu Sutcliffe died of a brain hemorrhage at age 22.
1970 Emerson, Lake And Palmer was formed.
1973 Led Zeppelin's fifth album, "Houses of the Holy" was certified Gold.
1976 Peter Frampton's album "Frampton Comes Alive" hits #1 and stays on the chart for 97 weeks.
1999 A charity tribute concert for the late Linda McCartney was held at the Royal Albert Hall.
2003 Little Eva, of the 1962 #1 hit "The Loco-Motion" died at age 57.
2007 A fire destroyed the former home of Johnny Cash.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! The Boss Baby is the top boss at the box office for the second week in a row. Beauty and the Beast held on to second place followed by the debut of Smurfs: The Lost Village in third and Going in Style, starring Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin and Michael Caine, 4th place. Get the rest of the rankings.

DEAD CELEB! Following the death of Don Rickles last Thursday, the question of whether or not he was to have played Mr. Potaote Head in the upcoming Toy Story 4. The film's plot, as well as Mr. Potato Head's role in it, are still unknown. Toy Story 4 is slated for a 2019 release. Get the rumor.

ADELE SETS RECORD! Adele's album 21 came out in 2011, has the record for most weeks on the Billboard 200 album chart for an album by a woman. The previous record holder was Carole King's classic 1971 album Tapestry with 318 non- consecutive weeks on the chart. Adele's 21 has just scored its 319th consecutive week. Get the stats.

NO PERRY PERFORMANCE! He didn't perform with them, but Steve Perry did join his former Journey band mates Friday night in Brooklyn as they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The honor had been a long time coming for Journey fans who had waited for years. Of their fans, Steve Perry noted that "They ARE the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame." Get the recap.

RENT A CHICK! A farm in Omaha is offering a Rent-a-Chick program this Easter. For $25 a week or $35 for two, families can take baby chicks home for Easter. After Easter, they return the chicks and receive a certificate for a dozen eggs that their Easter chicks will lay in the fall. Click for the chicks.

FRIDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: 6

Thanks to everyone who stopped by Cary Heating & Air Conditioning for the free VIP tickets to the Eagle Listener Appreciation Dance. We'll see you tomorrow night at the Onalaska American Legion! Doors open at 6:30. Free admission!

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Rock Around The Clock

Today is California Poppy Day, National Tartan Day, New Beer's Eve, Plan Your Epitaph Day, and Sorry Charlie Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Elvis signs a three-picture deal with Paramount.
1965 The Beach Boys record "California Girls".
1968 Pink Floyd announces that Syd Barrett has officially left the group.
1971 Carly Simon meets James Taylor. They would marry the following year.
1975 LaBelle performs "Lady Marmalade" on the Cher show.
1979 Rod Stewart marries Alana Hamilton, the ex-wife of actor George Hamilton.
1981 Bob "The Bear" Hite of Canned Heat, died of a heart attack at age 36.
1991 Ringo Starr guests on The Simpsons.
1998 Wendy O. Williams of The Plasmatics committed suicide and Tammy Wynette died at age 55.
2016 Merle Haggard died of pneumonia at the age of 79.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New flick to check out this weekend include The Case For Christ (PG), Going In Style (PG-13), and Smurfs: The Lost Village (PG). Click here for the rest of the new stuff opening nationwide tomorrow.

BILLY JOEL AT NASSAU! In August of 2015, Billy Joel performed the final concert at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum before it was closed for a $165 million renovation. Last night, the renovated Coliseum reopened and he was back on stage to christen it with its first concert which included special guest Joan Jett. Click here for the recap.

DAVE DAVIES HITS THE ROAD! Last Friday, Dave Davies released his latest album, Open Road, and now he'll be hitting the open road by kicking off his new solo tour tonight in Milwaukee. The trek will wind down on May 1 in Nashville. Get the itinerary.

LIVERPOOL CELEBRATES PEPPER'S! In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album on June 1, the city of Liverpool is planning a series of events titled "Liverpool Presents Sgt. Pepper at 50," which will feature 13 themed events, each one inspired by a different song from the album. For full details of the celebration, visit SgtPepperat50.com.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD BIOPIC! A new biopic about the 1977 plane crash that claimed the life of Ronnie Van Zant and other members of Lynyrd Skynyrd will begin shooting later this month. Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash is based on plane crash survivor Artimus Pyle's experiences and recollections of the crash which occurred on October 20, 1977. Get the details.

CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE! David Schwimmer and his wife are separating after almost seven years of marriage. Schwimmer, 50, and his 31 year old wife met while he was directing the 2007 romantic comedy Run. Get the dirty details.


EXTINCT BABY NAMES! If you're expecting and haven';t decided on the name of your futrure bundle of joy, you might want to consider a name on the list of soon to be extinct baby names. That way, your baby's once common name will be unique. Check out the list on which I didn't find my name.

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Wish You Were Here.

Today is Go For Broke Day and National Dandelion Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959 The Fleetwoods sing "Come Softly To Me" on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1965 Sonny Bono and Cher are signed to Atco Records.
1971 Chicago became the first American Rock group to perform at Carnegie Hall.
1983 US Interior Secretary James Watt officially announces that he will not invite The Beach Boys and The Grass Roots to perform at the annual Fourth of July celebration in Washington because they attract "the wrong element of people." His choice of entertainers is Wayne Newton. President Ronald Regan would overturn the decision two days later.
2006 Gene Pitney was found dead at the Hilton Hotel in Cardiff, Wales. He was 65.

JOURNEY REUNION? Will there be a Journey reunion when the band is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday? The question is whether or not Steve Perry will join the band on stage when they perform. Neil Schon says "If Steve Perry wants to sing, I’d like to leave it up to him." Get more behind the scene details.

GETTING BETTER! Looks like the YouTube video that purported to reveal all the details of the 50th anniversary edition of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was accurate. A variety of album packages will be released May 26, and will include a new stereo mix of the album plus 34 previously unreleased recordings. Watch a video preview of what's included.

BEE GEES 40TH ANNIVERSARY DISC! A new single-disc Bee Gees compilation and a 40th anniversary, two-LP vinyl edition of their Saturday Night Fever soundtrack will be released April 21. The albums will arrive five days after a star-studded Grammy-produced salute to the band airs on CBS. The compilation disc, Timeless: The All-Time Greatest Hits, features 21 songs. Get the details.

EASTER BUNNY! Easter is just over a week away and that time of the year when many chocolate bunnies are consumed. But what part of the bunny traditionally gets eaten first? According to a recent study, 59% eat the ears first while 4% eat the tail or feet first. The remaining 37% offered no preference. Click here to see your hard earned tax dollars at work.

TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Michael Knight.

Today is Hug A Newsman Day, Walk Around Things Day, School Librarian Day, World Rat Day, Tell A Lie Day and National Coffee & Ramen Day. I lied about that last one.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1960 RCA Records announces that it will release all Pop singles in mono and stereo.
1964 The Beatles set a record by hold all top 5 positions on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Can't Buy Me Love" at number 1, "Twist and Shout" at number 2, "She Loves You" at number 3, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" at number 4 and "Please Please Me" at number 5.
1968 Bobby Goldsboro received a Gold record for the single, "Honey".
1970 Diana Ross gives her first solo concert in Framingham, Massachusetts.
1983 Danny Rapp of Danny And The Juniors died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
1996 Jerry Garcia's ashes are scattered in the Ganges River in India.

SPRINGSTEEN STUFF FOR SALE! The Memorabilia dealer Moments in Time is offering what it bills as "The Ultimate Bruce Springsteen Collection." for a staggering $7.5 million. That insane price includes handwritten lyric sheets for several classic Springsteen tunes including a 1974 draft of "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," a 1971 draft of "Rosalita," a 1974 draft of "Born to Run" and a complete Springsteen lyric book from 1968 and other things that only a consummate Springsteen fan could appreciate. Get the list of items.

LICENSE TO FLY! Harrison Ford will retain his pilot's license after a February incident involving a a near miss with a passenger jet. The FAA's investigation determined that no administrative or enforcement action was warranted so Ford will keep his pilot's certificate without restriction. Get the report.

TRUMP TALK SHOW! After ratings were gained from Alec Baldwin's Saturday Night Live impersonation of Donald Trump, Comedy Central will launch The President Show, hosted by Anthony Atamanuik as Donald Trump. The President Show will premiere April 27 at 10:30 p.m. Get a preview.

UNREAL STAR! Adele will soon wrap up her 25 world tour. But in the meantime, she wants to "live a normal, unflashy existence. And to prove it she just bought a $5 million 18th century mansion in London .  Her unflashy eight-bedroom home is set on 43 acres and includes a tree house, tennis court and three guest cottages. Like me, her neighbors say they wouldn't  recognize her in a lineup. Get more unflashy details.

CAT TREATS! Check out a video of two cats ringing bells to get treats. Click here for the cats.

MONDAVE!

The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: a six gun.

Today is Don't Go To Work Unless It's Fun Day, Tweed Day and World Party Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Elvis makes the first of two appearances on The Milton Berle Show.
1960 The Everly Brothers begin their first ever UK tour in London.
1973 Capitol Records issued The Beatles' greatest hits "red" and "blue" albums
1988 The Traveling Wilburys record "Handle With Care."
1993 Ray Charles became the first performer to have hits on Billboard's charts in five different decades when his version of Leon Russell's "A Song For You" entered the R&B singles chart.
2008 With her 18th chart-topping hit, "Touch My Body", Mariah Carey passed Elvis for the most number one songs on the Billboard singles chart, placing her second only toThe Beatles.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! The Boss Baby showed who's boss at the box office by dethroning Beauty And The Beast from the top of the chart and shoving into second place. Ghost in the Shell debuted in a disappointing third place followed by Power Rangers in fourth. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

STAR WARS 40th! Star Wars will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year and next week's Star Wars Celebration Orlando will feature a special panel marking the milestone with Mark Hamill, and the young Anakin Skywalker, Hayden Christensen. Star Wars Celebration Orlando takes place April 12-16 at the Orange County Convention Center. Get the details.

WRONG ADDRESS! An Arkansas woman is in jail after her shipment of drugs was delivered to the wrong address. The wrong recipient took the package to police, who contacted the woman and promptly arrested her when she showed up to pick it up. For some reason the man who opened her mail wasn't charged with opening a package not addressed to him. Get the report.

BOB DYLAN'S PRIZE! Bob Dylan has finally collected his Nobel Prize for Literature. Dylan, who was awarded the Nobel Prize last October, capped the day with one of two scheduled performances. The rules say he still has to deliver a lecture if he wants to collect the $870 thousand cash prize. Get the recap.