The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Alabama.
Today is Button Day, Have A Party With Your Bear Day and National Fast Food Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1976: Brian Wilson comes out of an eight-year seclusion to give an interview to the BBC 2 show Old Grey Whistle Test.
1978: The film Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band opens in Us theaters.
1978: Queen are joined onstage at Madison Square Garden by several dozen nude, semi-overweight women during their performance of "Bicycle Race." (Overweight because the single mentions "fat bottomed girls," the title of the other half of the A-side.)
1996: The Beatles are the first to score three #1 albums in the same year when Anthology 3 hits #1.
2006: Queen's Greatest Hits is declared the most popular album of all time in Britain.
STONES EXHIBIT! The Rolling Stones "Exhibitionism" opened last Saturday, during which Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood talked about the exhibit and agreed that it is an "uncannily accurate" representation of their career. Click here to check it out.
JACKSON BROWNE ACOUSTIC TOUR! Jackson Browne's upcoming (Pretty Much) Somewhat Acoustic Tour will kick off April 5 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He's also slated to perform at an all-star Linda Ronstadt tribute show on December 11 in Los Angeles. Get his tour dates.
MINECRAFT MOVIE? Steve Carell is in talks to star in Minecraft, a big-screen take on the popular video game. Ge the details. Meanwhile, Carell will star as Bobby Riggs opposite Emma Stone as Billie Jean King in the biographical comedy Battle of the Sexes, due out next year.
LENNON LETTER! A typed draft of a scathing, profanity-filled letter that John Lennon wrote to Paul McCartney and his then-wife Linda around 1971 is up for bid and expected to fetch more than $20,000. In it, Lennon berates the couple in response to comments made in a previous letter written by Linda regarding the The Beatles' breakup and other topics. Click here to read it.
HOW DEEP IS THE OCEAN? Today we try to answer the question nobody asked. Click here to check out how deep the ocean is relative to things above the water.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
TUESDAVE!
The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: The Ropers.
Today is Clean Your Refrigerator Day, America Recycles Day and National Philanthropy Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Elvis' first movie, Love Me Tender, premieres in New York.
1959: John, Paul, and George audition for Britains TV Star Search as "Johnny and the Moondogs."
1965: The Rolling Stones make their first appearance on Hullabaloo.
1968: Janis Joplin performs her last gig with Big Brother and the Holding Company.
1969: The Beatles' last photographic session produces today's cover of Rolling Stone.
1979: NBC airs The Bee Gees Special.
DAVID BOWIE SPECIAL! A special concert commemorating what would have been David Bowie's 70th birthday will be held this January 8 in London. "Celebrating David Bowie" will be emceed by Gary Oldman, and will feature performances by a variety of musicians who played with Bowie over the years.
Get the lineup.
SEXIEST MAN ALIVE 2016! People magazine has spoken and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2016. He was also named by Forbes as the highest paid actor of the year. How stupidly rich is he? Get the details.
SCIENCE OF SMILING! Why do we smile? It may seem obvious, but there is a scientific explanation. Click here to put a smile on your face.
Today is Clean Your Refrigerator Day, America Recycles Day and National Philanthropy Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Elvis' first movie, Love Me Tender, premieres in New York.
1959: John, Paul, and George audition for Britains TV Star Search as "Johnny and the Moondogs."
1965: The Rolling Stones make their first appearance on Hullabaloo.
1968: Janis Joplin performs her last gig with Big Brother and the Holding Company.
1969: The Beatles' last photographic session produces today's cover of Rolling Stone.
1979: NBC airs The Bee Gees Special.
DAVID BOWIE SPECIAL! A special concert commemorating what would have been David Bowie's 70th birthday will be held this January 8 in London. "Celebrating David Bowie" will be emceed by Gary Oldman, and will feature performances by a variety of musicians who played with Bowie over the years.
Get the lineup.
SEXIEST MAN ALIVE 2016! People magazine has spoken and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2016. He was also named by Forbes as the highest paid actor of the year. How stupidly rich is he? Get the details.
SCIENCE OF SMILING! Why do we smile? It may seem obvious, but there is a scientific explanation. Click here to put a smile on your face.
Monday, November 14, 2016
MONDAY MONDAVE!
The answer to today's Moxie's FBPQ is: a little black spot.
Today is Operating Room Nurse Day and World Diabetes Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1952: The New Musical Express publishes its first record chart.
1960: Elvis' new single, "It's Now Or Never," sells 780,000 copies in the UK during its first week of release, making it the fastest-selling song in the country's history.
1967: Pink Floyd begins their first UK tour at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
1987: David Letterman convinces guest Cher to sing "I Got You Babe" just one more time with embittered ex Sonny Bono on Late Night program.
1990: In the latest issue of Newsweek , Pete Townshend says he's bisexual.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Doctor Strange held on to the top spot at the weekend box office for the second week in a row. Coming in second was the animated musical Trolls, followed by the debuts of Arrival and Almost Christmas. Get the rest of the rankings.
DEAD CELEB! Singer/songwriter Leon Russell died in his sleep over the weekend at his home in Nashville. He was 74. No cause of death was given, but he had been in declining health for a number of years. Most recently, he suffered a heart attack last July. Get the obit.
DANCING WITH THE STARS PREVIEW! TOnight, the wannabes will take part in a Trio Dance, in addition to a solo routine. At the end of the night, one couple will be sent home, and four will head to the finals. Get a preview.
UNDERSTANDING ANCIENT ENGLISH! If you had a time machine, how far back could you go and still understand English? At what point in history would you not be able to understand the English language? Click here to get the answer.
Today is Operating Room Nurse Day and World Diabetes Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1952: The New Musical Express publishes its first record chart.
1960: Elvis' new single, "It's Now Or Never," sells 780,000 copies in the UK during its first week of release, making it the fastest-selling song in the country's history.
1967: Pink Floyd begins their first UK tour at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
1987: David Letterman convinces guest Cher to sing "I Got You Babe" just one more time with embittered ex Sonny Bono on Late Night program.
1990: In the latest issue of Newsweek , Pete Townshend says he's bisexual.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Doctor Strange held on to the top spot at the weekend box office for the second week in a row. Coming in second was the animated musical Trolls, followed by the debuts of Arrival and Almost Christmas. Get the rest of the rankings.
DANCING WITH THE STARS PREVIEW! TOnight, the wannabes will take part in a Trio Dance, in addition to a solo routine. At the end of the night, one couple will be sent home, and four will head to the finals. Get a preview.
UNDERSTANDING ANCIENT ENGLISH! If you had a time machine, how far back could you go and still understand English? At what point in history would you not be able to understand the English language? Click here to get the answer.
Friday, November 11, 2016
VETERANS DAY FRIDAY FILL-IN!
Terri B. is in for me this afternoon. Gunther this morning. Good luck!
The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: his hands.
Today is Veterans Day
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963: After a gig in Birmingham, England, The Beatles escape a throng of screaming girls by dressing up as policemen.
1967: Van Morrison performs on American Bandstand.
1968: John Lennon and Yoko Ono release their Unfinished Music No.1: Two Virgins album.
1970: Bob Dylan publishes his first novel, a poorly-received stream-of-consciousness work called Tarantula.
1976: Linda Ronstadt makes her UK live debut in London.
1994: Christie's auction house in New York City holds their first-ever auction of rock memorabilia.
1994: Micky Dolenz guest stars on tonight's episode of Boy Meets World.
2005: Billy Joel breaks comes out of retirement to launch his first solo tour in eight years.
DEAD CELEB! Leonard Cohen, best known for writing the song "Hallelujah," has died. Cohen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, and was also a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Cohen was 82. Get the obit.
The answer to today's Moxie's Flashback Pop Quiz is: his hands.
Today is Veterans Day
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1963: After a gig in Birmingham, England, The Beatles escape a throng of screaming girls by dressing up as policemen.
1967: Van Morrison performs on American Bandstand.
1968: John Lennon and Yoko Ono release their Unfinished Music No.1: Two Virgins album.
1970: Bob Dylan publishes his first novel, a poorly-received stream-of-consciousness work called Tarantula.
1976: Linda Ronstadt makes her UK live debut in London.
1994: Christie's auction house in New York City holds their first-ever auction of rock memorabilia.
1994: Micky Dolenz guest stars on tonight's episode of Boy Meets World.
2005: Billy Joel breaks comes out of retirement to launch his first solo tour in eight years.
DEAD CELEB! Leonard Cohen, best known for writing the song "Hallelujah," has died. Cohen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, and was also a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Cohen was 82. Get the obit.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
THURSDAVE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: Spin City.
Today is Forget Me Not Day and USMC Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959: Ken Brown is fired from the Quarrymen leaving John, Paul, and George.
1979: Fleetwood Mac gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1979: The Rose, a thinly-veiled biopic of Janis Joplin, premieres in Hollywood.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Yes it's Almost Christmas (PG-13) opening nationwide tomorrow, as does the arrival of Arrival (PG-13). Don't be Shut In this weekend. Click here to check out all the new stuff to blow your hard earned money on at the movin' picture show.
PRINCE PORTRAITS! A new photography book, Picturing Prince: An Intimate Portrait will feature rare photos of Prince taken by his former art director and photographer. The collection will be released next April but is available for pre-order on the Amazon UK website. Get the details.
BOWIE'S ART! The "Bowie/Collector" auction, featuring more than 400 works of art Bowie's personal collection takes place today and tomorrow at Sotheby's London. The sale will feature the art Bowie collected from 2000 until his death.Get a preview.
BEFORE CELL PHONES! Click here to see how people imagined the future with mobile phones. Too funny.
Today is Forget Me Not Day and USMC Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959: Ken Brown is fired from the Quarrymen leaving John, Paul, and George.
1979: Fleetwood Mac gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1979: The Rose, a thinly-veiled biopic of Janis Joplin, premieres in Hollywood.
NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! Yes it's Almost Christmas (PG-13) opening nationwide tomorrow, as does the arrival of Arrival (PG-13). Don't be Shut In this weekend. Click here to check out all the new stuff to blow your hard earned money on at the movin' picture show.
PRINCE PORTRAITS! A new photography book, Picturing Prince: An Intimate Portrait will feature rare photos of Prince taken by his former art director and photographer. The collection will be released next April but is available for pre-order on the Amazon UK website. Get the details.
BOWIE'S ART! The "Bowie/Collector" auction, featuring more than 400 works of art Bowie's personal collection takes place today and tomorrow at Sotheby's London. The sale will feature the art Bowie collected from 2000 until his death.Get a preview.
BEFORE CELL PHONES! Click here to see how people imagined the future with mobile phones. Too funny.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
WEDNESDAVE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: Cheap Trick and U2.
Today is Chaos Never Dies.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Buddy Holly begins his first solo tour.
1958: Elvis' hit "Hound Dog" becomes only the third record in history to sell more than three million copies, after Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" and Gene Autry's "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer."
1960: Elvis begins filming his seventh movie, Wild In The Country.
1961: Brian Epstein visits the Cavern Club to check out The Beatles.
1966: John Lennon meets Yoko Ono at a London art gallery.
1967: Roger McGuinn boots David Crosby from The Byrds.
1967: The first issue of Rolling Stone hits the shelves.
1971: Carly Simon attends James Taylor's concert at Carnegie Hall and the two fall madly in love.
JOHN MELLENCAMP EXHIBIT! A new exhibit on John Mellencamp's life opens tomorrow at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The attraction will feature more than 100 pieces of memorabilia, most from his personal collection.and will include stage outfits; rare photos; and his 1966 silver Honda Scrambler 305 motorcycle. Click here for a preview.
GEORGE MARTIN DOCUMENTARY! Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music, an eight-part PBS series produced by George Martin premieres on Monday. The first episode features segments focusing on Martin's work with The Beatles; Sam Phillips and his Sun Studios; Phil Spector; and more. Get a preview.
RICHEST BRITS UNDER 30! Adele has topped Heat magazine's annual list of the richest British celebrities under the age of 30. Last year, Adele raked in about $47 million and came in at #4 on the list, but this year, Heat estimates her worth to be around $114 million, which also makes her the U.K.'s richest-ever female musician. Click here to see the top 3 on the list.
YOUR NAME AS AN INFO-GRAPHIC! According to the info, I have the 18th most popular name in the U.S. Click here to discover the stats of your name revealed in your very own info-graphic.
Today is Chaos Never Dies.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Buddy Holly begins his first solo tour.
1958: Elvis' hit "Hound Dog" becomes only the third record in history to sell more than three million copies, after Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" and Gene Autry's "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer."
1960: Elvis begins filming his seventh movie, Wild In The Country.
1961: Brian Epstein visits the Cavern Club to check out The Beatles.
1966: John Lennon meets Yoko Ono at a London art gallery.
1967: Roger McGuinn boots David Crosby from The Byrds.
1967: The first issue of Rolling Stone hits the shelves.
1971: Carly Simon attends James Taylor's concert at Carnegie Hall and the two fall madly in love.
JOHN MELLENCAMP EXHIBIT! A new exhibit on John Mellencamp's life opens tomorrow at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The attraction will feature more than 100 pieces of memorabilia, most from his personal collection.and will include stage outfits; rare photos; and his 1966 silver Honda Scrambler 305 motorcycle. Click here for a preview.
GEORGE MARTIN DOCUMENTARY! Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music, an eight-part PBS series produced by George Martin premieres on Monday. The first episode features segments focusing on Martin's work with The Beatles; Sam Phillips and his Sun Studios; Phil Spector; and more. Get a preview.
RICHEST BRITS UNDER 30! Adele has topped Heat magazine's annual list of the richest British celebrities under the age of 30. Last year, Adele raked in about $47 million and came in at #4 on the list, but this year, Heat estimates her worth to be around $114 million, which also makes her the U.K.'s richest-ever female musician. Click here to see the top 3 on the list.
YOUR NAME AS AN INFO-GRAPHIC! According to the info, I have the 18th most popular name in the U.S. Click here to discover the stats of your name revealed in your very own info-graphic.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
TUESDAVE!
The answer to today's FBPQ is: Cincinnati and Minneapolis.
Today is Cook Something Bold Day, Dunce Day, Young Readers Day and Election Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1962: Little Richard returns to Rock & Roll and ends his self-imposed exile.
1966: Ginger Baker collapses on stage just after completing his epic 20-minute solo on "Toad."
1977: NBC airs The Paul Simon Special, which reunites him with Art Garfunkel.
1987: The Chuck Berry documentary Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll premieres in US theaters.
1988: Keith Richards performs on tonight's episode of Saturday Night Live.
1992: The US Postal Service issues a book of commemorative stamps featuring Elvis, Buddy Holly, Otis Redding, Bill Haley, Ritchie Valens, Clyde McPhatter, and Dinah Washington.
KINKS REUNION RUMOR! In a recent interview, Ray Davies declared that he and brother Dave Davies "will definitely work together again" as well as play live. However, both brothers now say that the interview was misleading when it suggested that The Kinks could reunite to play Glastonbury in 2017. Get the quashed rumor.
CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reportedly reached a custody agreement regarding their six children, which calls for the children to remain in Jolie's custody, with Pitt to continue to receive "therapeutic visits" with his children. However, People magazine reports that Pitt will continue to get joint custody of the kids. Get the dirty details.
DANCING WITH THE STARS RECAP! Marilu Henner was sent home packing last night on Dancing with the Stars, just one week shy of the show’s season 23 semifinals. Henner was eliminated because she had the lowest combined total of judges' scores and viewers' votes from her performance last week. Click here for the rankings.
TROLL DOLL TRIVIA! Check out some fascinating facts about those creepy little troll dolls. Click here for the creepy details.
Today is Cook Something Bold Day, Dunce Day, Young Readers Day and Election Day.
THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1962: Little Richard returns to Rock & Roll and ends his self-imposed exile.
1966: Ginger Baker collapses on stage just after completing his epic 20-minute solo on "Toad."
1977: NBC airs The Paul Simon Special, which reunites him with Art Garfunkel.
1987: The Chuck Berry documentary Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll premieres in US theaters.
1988: Keith Richards performs on tonight's episode of Saturday Night Live.
1992: The US Postal Service issues a book of commemorative stamps featuring Elvis, Buddy Holly, Otis Redding, Bill Haley, Ritchie Valens, Clyde McPhatter, and Dinah Washington.
KINKS REUNION RUMOR! In a recent interview, Ray Davies declared that he and brother Dave Davies "will definitely work together again" as well as play live. However, both brothers now say that the interview was misleading when it suggested that The Kinks could reunite to play Glastonbury in 2017. Get the quashed rumor.
CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reportedly reached a custody agreement regarding their six children, which calls for the children to remain in Jolie's custody, with Pitt to continue to receive "therapeutic visits" with his children. However, People magazine reports that Pitt will continue to get joint custody of the kids. Get the dirty details.
DANCING WITH THE STARS RECAP! Marilu Henner was sent home packing last night on Dancing with the Stars, just one week shy of the show’s season 23 semifinals. Henner was eliminated because she had the lowest combined total of judges' scores and viewers' votes from her performance last week. Click here for the rankings.TROLL DOLL TRIVIA! Check out some fascinating facts about those creepy little troll dolls. Click here for the creepy details.
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