FRIDAVE!

Today is National Bubba Day, National Doughnut Day, and National Rocky Road Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1896 Guglielmo Marconi was granted a patent for what would later be called radio.
1958 Alan Freed kicks off his new Rock 'n' Roll radio show on WABC in New York.
1964 The Rolling Stones make their American TV debut on The Les Crane Show in NYC.
1972 Dion And The Belmonts reunited for a concert at Madison Square Garden.
1989 52 year old Bill Wyman married 19 year old Mandy Smith. It lasted two years.
2008 Bo Diddley died of heart failure at the age of 79.

EAGLES EAST & WEST! The Eagles have confirmed that at the upcoming Classic East and Classic West festivals this summer, Glenn Frey's vocals will be handled by his son Deacon and Vince Gill. Earth, Wind & Fire, also performing at the festivals, agree that the Eagles continuing to perform is actually the best way to honor Frey's legacy. Get the details.

MOODY BLUES TOUR! The Moody Blues' North American tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of Days of Future Passed gets underway tomorrow in Rancho Mirage, California. The "Days of Future Passed -- 50th Anniversary" trek features a total of 28 dates through a July 23 concert in Atlanta. Get the dates.

DRONE DELIVERS DONUTS! A doughnut shop in Denver celebrated National Doughnut Day on Wednesday by making doughnut deliveries with drones. Using an unmanned drone, Lamar's Donuts successfully dropped off boxes of donuts to the Denver Police Department and the Denver Fire Department among other locations. Get the tasty details.

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz: a mobile home or trailer.

Today is Dare Day and Flip A Coin Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1957 Sam Cooke records "You Send Me."
1959 The first edition of Juke Box Jury airs on the BBC in Britain.
1971 Elvis' birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi, was opened to the public.
and Gladys Knight is the last musical guest to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show.
1975 Ron Wood replaces Mick Taylor on his first tour with The Rolling Stones.
1977 Billy Joel wraps up a four month tour of the US by appearing at Carnegie Hall in New York.
1984 Nate Nelson, lead singer of The Flamingos died at the age of 52.
1987 "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is released in CD format in the UK.
1991 50 year old David Ruffin, formerly of The Temptations, died of an overdose of crack cocaine.
1997 Re-issued to mark the 40th anniversary of its release, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" re-entered the UK album chart at #47. To date, the album spent a total of 201 weeks on the UK charts.

SGT. PEPPER'S ANNIVERSARY! It was 50 years ago today that Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band got its official release in the U.K. The album spent 15 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and has since gone on to sell more than 11 million copies in the U.S. and more than 5 million in the U.K. Click here for a Q&A with Paul McCartney.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New flicks to check out this weekend include Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG), Wonder Woman (PG-13), and Three Idiotas (PG-13). Click here to check out the rest of the movies opening nationwide tomorrow.

ATM ON FIRE! On Tuesday police Washington, responded to a drive-up ATM on fire. Apparently the would-be thieves used a blowtorch to try and break in to the ATM's cash and would up setting the money on fire. Police easily rounded up the suspects thanks to surveillance cameras. Get the police report.

JANET JACKSON REALITY SHOW! Janet Jackson's marriage to, and ongoing divorce from Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana, was something the singer kept a relatively private affair, but we could be learning a lot more about the whole matter in a Netflix 10-part documentary series chronicling Janet's new motherhood, divorce and return to music. Get the details.

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's Flashback Pop Quiz is: Back In The U.S.S.R. and School's Out.

Today is World No Tobacco Day, Save Your Hearing Day and National Macaroon Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Buddy Holly, after seeing the John Wayne movie The Searchers is inspired to write "That'll be the day."
1961 Chuck Berry opens an amusement park that he calls Berry Park, in Wentzville, Missouri.
1964 The Dave Clark Five appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first of 11 appearances.
1976 The Who's concert at the Charlton Athletic Grounds in England sets the Guinness Book of World Records as the loudest rock band at 120 decibels.
1979 Supertramp performs at New York's Madison Square Garden.
1980 The Theme From M*A*S*H* was at the top of the UK singles chart, ten years after it was first recorded.

GREGG ALLMAN TRIBUTE! This year's CMT Music Awards ceremony will feature a musical salute to Gregg Allman, who died this past Saturday from complications from liver cancer at age 69. The tribute will include special perofrmancesby Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley.
The 2017 CMT Music Awards will air Wednesday, June 7. Get the details.

CELEBRITY RE-COUPLED? Are Sean Penn and Robin Wright back together? It's been seven years since their divorce was finalized, but on Tuesday they flew into JFK Airport Tuesday morning, and left together in the same SUV. The couple got married in 1996. However, their relationship was tumultuous and they filed for divorce in 2007, then reconciled briefly, before calling it quits in 2010. Click here for the rampant rumor.

A REAL GO-GATOR! Over the Memorial Day weekend , a Florida family was shocked to find an unwelcome visitor in the their pool; an 8 foot alligator. It's not clear how it got there but it was safely removed and relocated to a safer and more appropriate location. No doubt the family will keep their pool covered from now on. Watch the removal.

TUESDAVE!

Today is Water A Flower Day. Let Mother Nature do it today.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964 "Love Me Do" became The Beatles' fourth US number one hit.
1968 The Beatles began recording the White Album.
1978 Led Zeppelin began work on their final album, "In Through the Out Door".
1980 Carl Radle, bass guitarist for Derek And The Dominos, died of kidney failure at age  37.
1992 Paul Simon married Edie Brickell of the New Bohemians.
2003 British record producer Mickie Most died of a rare form of cancer at age 64.
2010 Anita Humes, lead singer for The Essex on "Easier Said Than Done" died at age 69.

BEATLES BOOK! With the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band taking place this Thursday, Beatles historian and author Bruce Spizer has just published a new book about the album. The Beatles and Sgt. Pepper: A Fans' Perspective give an in-depth look at the history and cultural impact of the record. Get a preview.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! To know one's surprise, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales was holiday weekend box office champ. In second place was Disney's Guardians of the Galaxy followed by Baywatch which debuted in third place. Get the rest of the rankings.

DEAD CELEB! Sad news over the weekend with the death of legendary musician Gregg Allman, who passed away Saturday due to complications from liver cancer. Allman began work on a new album, Southern Blood, due in September. Allman was 69. Get the obit.

MEAT VENDING MACHINE! A butcher in Wisconsin is making sure his customers will never run out of their beloved brats. RJ's Meats in Hudson is now selling meat out of a vending machine. He say he did it because his store has very limited hours, open on Sundays only from 11-3. Meat loving customers can get bacon, brats, potato salad, cheese curds and even seasoning. Get the meaty details.

FRIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVE!!!!!

Today is Don't Fry Friday and Sally Ride Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956 Two months after a car accident, Carl Perkins finally appears on The Perry Como Show.
1962 Mr. Aker Bilk became the first British artist to have a #1 hit in America with "Stranger On The Shore".
1963 Elvis Presley records "(You're The) Devil In Disguise".
1965 The Rolling Stones appear on Shindig!
1967 The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was released in the UK.
1969 John Lennon recorded "Give Peace a Chance" in a hotel room in Montreal.
1970 George Harrison begins recording his album "All Things Must Pass".
1971 Don McLean records "American Pie".
1977 William Powell of The O'Jays, died after a long bout with cancer at age 35.
1994 37-year-old Michael Jackson married 27-year-old Lisa Marie Presley.

BEATLES PEPPER'S 50TH REISSUE! The 50th anniversary reissue of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band is available in multiple formats and configurations, including a super deluxe six-disc set containing two CDs of outtakes, new stereo mixes of the non-LP singles "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane," mono mixes, and a DVD and Blu-ray with video and audio content. Get the details.

NEW ROY ORBISON ALBUM! A new album combining archival vocal performances from Roy Orbison with newly recorded orchestral accompaniment is coming out this November. A Love So Beautiful: Roy Orbison with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra features 15 tracks, including newly created versions of classics songs spanning his entire career. Get a sneak peek.

GRILLING GORDON! Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay appeared on Good Morning America today to judge a battle of the burgers competition. He also revealed his secret on how to grill the ultimate burger at home this summer. Click here to get grilling.

THURSDAVE!

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.

WEDNESDAVE!

Today is National Escargot Day and Victoria Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1969 The Guess Who makes their US Television debut on American Bandstand.
1974 Duke Ellington died of cancer at the age of 75.
1986 The Count Five, of the hit "Psychotic Reaction", reunited for the first time in 18 years to play at their high school reunion in San Jose, California.
The Monkees (sans Michael Nesmith) kicked off their reunion.
1991 49 year old Gene Clark of The Byrds died after suffering a heart attack.
2003 Paul McCartney made his first ever 'live' performance in Russia when he appeared in Red Square.
2007 Simon & Garfunkel reunited in Washington, D.C. for Simon's receipt of the Library of Congress' first Gershwin Award.
2010 John Fogerty's hit "Centerfield" was selected to be honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.

McCARTNEY CONDOLENCES! Paul McCartney is among the many people sending out condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack that happened Monday night in Manchester, U.K., outside of an Ariana Grande concert. He's also penned a tribute to Roger Moore, who starred in 1973's Live and Let Die, the theme song which was a #2 hit for Wings. Click here for Macca's tribute to Moore.

BEACH BOYS COMPILATION! A new Beach Boys compilation titled 1967 -- Sunshine Tomorrow, which focuses on the sessions for the albums Wild Honey and Smiley Smile, will be released on June 30. It will be available as a two-CD set and digital download and will feature unreleased outtakes, alternate versions, live performances and more. Get the sweet details.

SPIDER MAN AUCTION! The Spider-Man costume created for the first-ever Spider-Man film in 1977, starring Peter Hammond as Spider-Man, will be auctioned on Thursday. The film was used to promote the announcement of director Tobe Hooper's 1985 Spider-Man film, which never saw the light of day. See the suit.

SLEEPLESS SUNDAYS! According to a recent survey, Sunday night is the worst night of the week for sleeping which makes for a typically lousy Monday. It's because many people go to bed later on Friday and Saturday nights and then sleep in later on Saturday and Sunday mornings, throwing off their sleep habits. By the way, the study found that Thursdays are the best nights for sleep. Click here to sleep on it.

DRUNK AS A SKUNK ON A TRUNK! A couple in Tennessee was recently pulled over by cops because they were driving with a passed out drunk guy on their trunk! They drove around for 14 miles at speeds up to 65 mph and the dude never fell off. The unwitting couple wasn't cited. Click here for the intoxicating details.