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.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Monday, April 10, 2017
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.
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.
Friday, April 7, 2017
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!
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!
Thursday, April 6, 2017
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.
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.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
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.
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.
Monday, April 3, 2017
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.
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.
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