October 1 - 10, 2009
These are the scripts Joe Benson used on the air at 95.5 KLOS in Los Angeles. They all received final editing by Jan Benson, without whom the task would have been far too daunting. Remember to give credit where credit is due, and enjoy!
October 1, 2009
On this day in 1969, The Beatles' "Abbey Road," the last album they ever recorded, was released in the United States.
On this day in 1970, Jimi Hendrix was buried in Seattle, his hometown. The mourners included Miles Davis, Johnny Winter, Eric Burdon and all the members of Derek & the Dominoes, including Eric Clapton.
On this day in 1973, Elton John released his classic "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album.
On this day in 1973, John Lennon and Yoko Ono separated, and John began living in Los Angeles with Yoko's secretary, May Pang.
On this day in 1976, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band's "Night Moves" album was released.
On this day in 1988 , U2 released the "Desire" single.
On this day in 2004, Buffalo Springfield bassist Bruce Palmer died of a heart attack at the age of 58.
On over 90 stations across America this weekend, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of KISS as well as Joe's brand new extensive conversation with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Stream on!
P.J.'s Big Week
It's a good week for Pearl Jam. Besides playing the first of four sold-out dates at the Gibson Amphitheatre last night, their new album "Backspacer" debuted at #1 on this week’s Billboard Top 200 — their first #1 LP since 1996’s "No Code!"
In The Red
Yes, Bono's charitable organization (RED) was profitable from it's launch, but no one expected the band's current tour to generate immediate profits. You'll see all sorts of media stories over the next few days hyping that the group's manager, Paul McGuinness, says that their "U2360° Tour" is still in the red. Sure they've sold over $365 million dollars in tickets over the last few months, but so far the tour has cost over $730 million dollars to stage. With their multiple 170-ton stages being moved around by 200 trucks, 250 speakers per stage and nearly 400 employees to keep it all going, the band’s stadium show is more than a fantastic spectacle — it’s the biggest rock tour of all time. And the Irish lads will make money as they continue on the road through 2010.
Macca's Memories/New DVD
Here's your chance to experience Paul McCartney's grand opening of Citi Field, the new home of the New York Mets, earlier this Summer. He'll be releasing the "Good Evening New York City" 2CD/1DVD set on November 17th. Each of the three sold-out nights' 33-song, two-hour-and-40-minute hits-filled set was filmed with 15 high-definition cameras, plus an additional 75 flipcams were distributed to the audience to capture all angles of Macca’s performance. The deluxe edition will feature a bonus DVD of Sir Paulie's entire performance atop the marquee of the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York for the "Late Show With David Letterman" broadcast on July 15th.
Six Wives/No Waiting
Longtime Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman released his "The Six Wives Of Henry VIII" solo album to much acclaim back in 1973. Besides giving him another excuse to wear a cape on stage, the album also made a few mortgage payments for Rick, selling over 15 million copies worldwide in the past 36 years. If you've been holding out for a live version of the recording, know that starting on October 13th you can personally own a brand new DVD, Blu-Ray or CD of Rick's May 2009 performance of the entire piece in London. Your donning a cape for the viewing party is totally optional.
Working Men
Rush have released many, many live albums as well as several compilations of studio tracks. So it only makes sense that, with the trio on hiatus, that next month they'll release their first ever live performance compilation. "Working Men" will come out on both DVD and CD on November 17th — just a bit early for Christmas giving, but still a rockin' good time.
Ladanyi Passes On
Greg Ladanyi, the GRAMMY-winning producer who worked with Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Fleetwood Mac, Warren Zevon and many others, died Sunday evening at the age of 57. Greg suffered a severe head trauma in a freak onstage accident last Friday in Cyprus. On tour with Anna Vissi, an artist signed to his label, he fell 13 feet in a gap between the stands, fracturing his skull, ribs and chest. I had the great pleasure of working with Greg many times over the years, and his love of life and passion for music will really be missed. A SoCal memorial service is being planned. Rest in peace, music man.
It was golfing legend Gary Player who said: "The harder you work, the luckier you get."
It was Ralph Waldo Emerson who said: "Shallow men believe in luck and circumstances. Strong men believe in cause and effect."
Demo Derby!
Tonight! Tonight!: Do any two words put more fear into auto insurance companies than Demolition Derby? J.B. promised his mom he wouldn't drive in one, but that won't keep him from calling the action at the L.A. County Fair... feel free to crash the party!
October 2, 2009
Don "American Pie" McLean is 64.
Guitarist Mike Rutherford of Genesis is 59.
The multi-tasking, multi-talented, bass playing singer named Sting is 58.
On this day in 1971, Rod Stewart's "Maggie May" hit #1 on the charts.
On this day in 1975, yer Uncle was there when a bomb scare cleared out Milwaukee's Uptown Theatre where Bruce Springsteen was performing with his E Street Band. [They actually finished three songs before the police made everyone leave.] Bruce went back to the Pfister Hotel to wait for the gig's rescheduled midnight commencement. Making use of the bar, the usually conservative Springsteen got — in his own words — "a little loose." The rescheduled show was a wild two-hour performance. But the most lasting impression was the comment of a British writer along for the ride back to the hall when Bruce got out and rode on top of the car: "I have seen the future of rock & roll and he is on my windshield." Rock on!
On this day in 1976, Rod Stewart released the song "Tonight's the Night."
On this day in 1982, John 'Cougar' Mellencamp hit #1 with the song "Jack and Diane."
On this day in 1982, vocalist Peter Gabriel performed with Genesis for the first time since leaving the band in 1975. Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks and their crew helped out with a concert to benefit WOMAD, thus saving Gabriel's ailing world music organization.
On this day in 1985, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band brought their "Born in the U.S.A." tour to a close with a four-hour show at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
On this day in 1987, Bruce Springsteen released his "Tunnel Of Love" album, which seemed to document the collapse of his marriage.
On this day in 1994, drummer Stan Lynch performed with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers for the last time. The gig was part of Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit Concert.
On this day in 1994, John Mellencamp admitted that he had suffered a mild heart attack, which was caused by high cholesterol and a four-packs-a-day cigarette habit. Sharp, John, real sharp.
On this day in 1998, singing cowboy Gene Autry died at the age of 91. His biggest hit was, of course, the original version of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
On this day in 1999, former Led Zeppelin bass player John Paul Jones played his first solo concert ever in Galway, Ireland. No other former Zep members were present.
Farm Aid
Farm Aid co-founders John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Willie Nelson will be hosting the 2009 Farm Aid concert in St. Louis this Sunday. Longtime supporter and board member Dave Matthews will also be among the score of performers. Since its start in 1985, the Farm Aid organization's annual concerts have brought in almost $35 million to fund programs supporting family-run farms and promote the food they grow. The concert will air live on DirecTV and online at http://www.farmaid.org.
Richie Hayward Tribute
We learned in August that renowned Little Feat drummer Richie Hayward suffers from advanced-stage liver cancer. But the longtime session man — who has worked with Bob Seger, Robert Plant and Bob Dylan among others — has no health insurance. So music colleagues are hosting a benefit concert on Sunday at the Canyon Club in Augora Hills. Among the scheduled performers for the "Benefit for Richie Hayward," produced in association with the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, will be Albert Lee, Mick Fleetwood and Shaun Murphy. A great evening of great music for a great cause!
The Hall's DVD
How better to celebrate the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's 25th anniversary than with a comprehensive DVD set of performances compiled from a quarter century of induction celebrations. The eight DVD "Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Live" collection features 125 performances from Springsteen, Jagger, REM, Vedder and many more. We can all get our personal copies on October 20th at TimeLife.com.
Fogerty TV
John Fogerty will be featured on the November 7th edition of PBS' "Live By Request." That broadcast of the Emmy-award winning music series that allows viewers to create the set list will be a big part of this Fall's PBS' fundraising drive. The former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman is in good company: others who have been featured on "Live by Request" include David Bowie, Elton John and Tony Bennett.
A Thought For The Weekend
If you don't have a sense of humor, you probably don't have any sense at all.
Kings Hockey!
This Saturday, 4pm - 7pm: Sharp blades on slick ice and shots being slapped in the Staples Center! Join Uncle Joe and Cynthia Fox for the L.A. Kings Opening Night Rocktoberfest! Luc Robataille will be on hand and we'll have two extremely talented cover bands — Led Zepagain and Which One's Pink — performing on stage. LA KINGS.com has more details — don't miss out!
October 3, 2009
Texas blues guitar legend Albert Collins would have been 77.
Eddie "Summer Time Blues" Cochran would have been 71.
Twist meister Chubby Checker is 68.
Master musician Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac is 60.
Guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan would have been 55.
Drummer Tommy Lee of Motley Crue is 47.
On this day in 1967, legendary folk musician Woody Guthrie died at the age of 55 after years of suffering from Huntington's Chorea.
On this day in 1969, Mississippi acoustic blues guitar legend Skip James, whose influence extended from Robert Johnson to Eric Clapton, died at age 67.
On this day in 1970, "Lookin' Out My Back Door" by Creedence Clearwater Revival hit #2 on the charts.
On this day in 1970, while working on her "Pearl" album, Janis Joplin listened to a playback of the instrumental "Buried Alive in the Blues," fully intending to cut a vocal the next day. Instead, she went back to her hotel room and died of an overdose.
On this day in 1980, Bruce Springsteen launched his "River" tour in Ann Arbor, Michigan by immediately forgetting the words to "Born To Run." Later in the show, Bob Seger joined the Boss on "Thunder Road" (and Bob remembered the words just fine, thank you).
On this day in 1981, Journey's "Who's Crying Now" peaked at #4 as Blue Oyster Cult's "Burnin' For You" topped out at #40 on the charts.
On this day in 1987, Heart's "Who Will You Run To?" peaked at #7 and John Mellencamp's "Paper In Fire" topped out at #9 as Bruce Springsteen's "Brilliant Disguise" entered the singles charts.
On this day in 1996, David Lee Roth and Van Halen parted ways for a second time. The band and Roth had gotten back together in June after an 11-year separation, recorded a couple of songs for a greatest hits album and then they fired him.
On this day in 2000, The Cars bassist/singer Benjamin Orr died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 53. Among the many songs he sang lead on were "Just What I Needed" and "Drive."
October 4, 2009
On this day in 1961, Bob Dylan made his concert hall debut at New York's Carnegie Hall. About 50 people attended, mostly friends, and he reportedly earned $20.
On this day in 1963, The Yardbirds invited Eric "Slowhand" Clapton to replace guitarist Anthony "Top" Topham. Clapton was an art-college friend of vocalist Keith Relf and a real sharp dresser, so it only made sense!
On this day in 1968, Paul McCartney recorded "Martha My Dear" for The Beatles' "White" album.
On this day in 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Green River" album was #1 on the American charts, while The Beatles' "Abbey Road" held the top spot on the British charts.
On this day in 1970, Janis Joplin was discovered dead in Hollywood's Landmark Hotel from an overdose of heroin and alcohol. Like Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison, who both died earlier in 1970, she was only 27.
On this day in 1974, Irish rockers Thin Lizzy played their first date with the twin-guitar lineup of Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson. The crowd in Aberystwyth, Wales went crazy (but then it was in Wales).
On this day in 1980, Queen's "Another One Bites The Dust" hit #1 on the singles chart.
On this day in 2005, Badfinger drummer Michael Gibbins died in his sleep of natural causes at his home in Florida at the age of 56.
October 5, 2009
Space cowboy, gangster of love and guitar master Steve Miller is 66.
AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson is 62.
Sweet vocalist Brian Connolly would have been 64.
Live Aid founder Sir Bob Geldof, who marginally sang with the Boomtown Rats, is 55.
On this day in 1969, Cream kicked off their highly calculated (and profitable) farewell tour — the first of its kind.
Stringing The Doors
Two co-founders of The Doors, classically-trained pianist Ray Manzarek and guitarist Robby Krieger, have collaborated with The Phoenix Symphony to rework The Doors' catalog. Manzarek and Krieger's band featuring former Fuel singer Brett Scallions will perform with a 45-piece orchestra led by conductor Brent Havens for the world premiere of "The Music of the Doors" this Thursday in Phoenix. You have to wonder how the classical crowd will react to the "mother" bit in "The End."
New Bruce/Old Place
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band are in the middle of their five night residency at New Jersey's Giants Stadium — the final performances ever at the venue, which is being demolished next year. To mark the occasion, The Boss has been performing a brand new song called "Wrecking Ball," which includes lyrics like "Bring on your wrecking ball/Come on, take your best shot/Let me see what you got/Bring on your wrecking ball." Besides that unreleased tune and 20 or so songs from the rock & roll canon, each night's three-and-a-half hour show includes the performance of an entire album. Bruce and the band next play Giants Stadium on Thursday.
High Def Journey
Journey have just released a two-disc live DVD of their March 2009 Manila concert. The band's biggest performance in lead singer Arnel Pineda's home country of the Philippines was shot on 4K high-definition cameras with a resolution greater than that of 35mm film. Kinda scary sounding, wouldn't you say?
New/Old Bowie
David Bowie will release a re-mastered double CD album of his 2003-2004 tour. "A Reality Tour" will have a 33-song track list, including tunes from virtually every phase of the singer's life, dating back to the title song of his 1971 album, "The Man Who Sold The World." The package will be available January 26th.
It was Theodor Seuss Geisel who said: "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."
It was Oscar Wilde who said: "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes."
Must... Have... Sleep...
According to a Better Sleep Council survey, nearly 75% of Americans aged 44 to 62 say they don't usually sleep eight hours a night, while almost 17% claim to have chronic sleep problems. Some say they'd swap other pleasures or conveniences for a guaranteed full night's sleep every night, with 27% willing to give up chocolate. Another 22% said they would trade in their cell phones for sleep, and 4% of women (and 0% of the men) said they would give up sex if it would mean they'd sleep better for the rest of their lives. Some boomers even daydream of sleep, with 12% saying they fantasize about sleeping in each morning and waking whenever they want.
October 6, 2009
R.E.O. Speedwagon singer Kevin Cronin is 58.
On this day in 1964, The Beatles recorded 13 takes of "Eight Days a Week." That marked the first time that they took an incomplete song into the studio, then finished it while recording it.
On this day in 1965, promoter Bill Graham opened his San Francisco club, the Fillmore Auditorium, for business. For the debut concert at the venue, Graham lined up the Grateful Dead and the Jefferson Airplane. Very, very trippy indeed.
On this day in 1973, The Doobie Brothers' "China Grove" peaked at #15 on the charts.
On this day in 1975, The Who released the album "Who By Numbers."
On this day in 1979, Fleetwood Mac rush-released their double album "Tusk" after tracks were leaked to radio stations.
On this day in 1979, the Eagles released "Heartache Tonight" and Styx released the song "Babe" as Van Halen's "Beautiful Girls" peaked at #84 on the charts.
On this day in 1992, R.E.M. released their "Automatic For The People" album.
Grandma Rocks
Here's another reason we love Metallica! When the heavy rockin' Hall Of Famers hit Tampa over the weekend, they made sure that 85-year-old Margaret Priebe was invited backstage. Each member of the group spent some time with her, then during the sold-out concert singer James Hetfield dedicated the song “Nothing Else Matters” to her! Margaret says that she became a big fan of Metallica's symphonic "S&M" album, and has loved their music ever since. She even turned to the music while dealing with a cancer battle last year and is now cancer-free. She said that she was nervous to meet the band, but it sure was a thrill! Check out pictures of the backstage Meet & Greet at Metallica.com.
Where's That Don?
If you were wondering where you'll be able to find Don Henley, he's playing several casinos and mid-sized arenas through next month. The next eight shows, mostly in the Northeast U.S. and Canada, are officially in support of his recently released "The Very Best of Don Henley."
Time For Another Bowie Book
It's been a few months since anybody released an in depth book on David Bowie, so the pent up demand for "Bowie: A Biography" by it's October 27th release date should be amazing! At least that's what occasional author/rock journalist Marc Spitz is hoping. No word on how many photos will be included, but they should be interesting.
It was Will Rogers who said: "Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else."
It was Frank Zappa who said: "You are what you is."
October 7, 2009
Kevin Godley, one-half of 10cc, is 64.
Dave Hope, the original bassist for Kansas, is 60.
The ever ornery and sometimes melodic John Mellencamp is 58.
Drummer Tico Torres of Bon Jovi is 56.
On this day in 1975, John Lennon's fight to remain in the U.S. finally ended when a three-judge U.S. Court of Appeals overturned the deportation order against him, noting that "Lennon's four-year battle to remain in our country is a testimony to his faith in [the] American dream."
On this day in 1977, guitarist Steve Hackett left Genesis. Drummer/vocalist Phil Collins, guitarist Mike Rutherford and keyboardist Tony Banks responded with an album called "And Then There Were Three."
On this day in 1978, Toto released "Hold the Line" as "Don't Look Back" by Boston peaked at #4 on the charts.
On this day in 1983, Genesis released their multi-million selling "Genesis" album.
On over 90 stations across America this weekend, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of Genesis, as well as conversation with Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Peter Gabriel. Stream on!
Write Billy, Write!
Because he thought you'd want to know what he's been doing, Billy Joel has signed a $2.25 million deal to write his autobiography. Don't worry about things like punctuation and grammar: Joel is working with entertainment journalist Fred Schruers. No release date has been set.
Cleared to Sell One Of Jimi's
If you have a cool half-million in your pocket, we've got a guitar for you! After eight years of legal wrangling over its ownership, a 1967 Fender Stratocaster guitar once played by Jimi Hendrix has been declared the property of Greg Dorsett of San Diego and David Brewis of England. Having secured the legal ownership from Experience Hendrix, the company that controls the late guitarist god's estate, the duo will sell the rare instrument through their company, Rock Stars Guitars. You have to wonder if the expected $500,000 price tag will cover their legal expenses.
It was Zig Ziglar who said: "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
It was George Bernard Shaw who said: "The problem with communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished."
NASCAR Championship!
This Friday through Sunday: It's time for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Race For The Chase — Championship!! As he has for every major race since the track opened in 1997, J.B. will spend the weekend announcing at the Auto Club Speedway. Starting with a Friday afternoon broadcast of his KLOS show, he'll return as the Master of Ceremonies on The Fan Zone's big stage on Saturday and Sunday (featuring Foreigner!) before switching to call the races from the announcers' booth. Check out these photos from last year!
October 8, 2009
Johnny Ramone, the Ramones original guitarist, would have been 58.
On this day in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis recorded his classic "Great Balls Of Fire" after a lengthy dispute with his producer over whether he was supposed to be playing the devil's music. Kinda makes you wonder who won the argument, doesn't it?
On this day in 1966, The Rolling Stones released "Have You Seen Your Mother Baby (Standing In The Shadows)." To this day, no one is quite sure what the song is about.
On this day in 1971, John Lennon recorded his classic song "Imagine."
On this day in 1983, "King Of Pain" by The Police peaked at #3 on the charts.
On this day in 1988, Cheap Trick's cover of "Don't Be Cruel" peaked at #4 on the charts.
Heavy Rockin' Night In The Valley
Pearl Jam's Monday night Gibson Amphitheatre concert featured a surprise appearance by former Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell. His performance with P.J. of the song "Hunger Strike" unified all the principal members of Temple Of The Dog — the one-off band that became Pearl Jam — for the first time in six years. But wait, there's more! Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil and bassist Ben Shephard were at the show with Cornell to check out their former drummer Matt Cameron, who has been working with Pearl Jam for years. That gathering marked the first time the full Soundgarden band has been seen publicly together in over a decade. And if a potential Soundgarden reunion weren't enough, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready gave Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell his guitar to shred the solo in the epic "Alive!" What a night in the Valley!
Those Busy Wilsons
The Wilson sisters of Heart have just released a children's book and a CD of guitar music for babies. Singer Ann Wilson wrote and illustrated the "Dog & Butterfly" book, based on the band's hit song, and her sister — guitarist/singer Nancy Wilson — has a new album of acoustic lullabies called "Baby Guitars" available.
Bruce/Colbert
Bruce Springsteen will join funnyman Stephen Colbert at "Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation" on November 4th. NBC newsman Brian Williams will host the event. The Bob Woodruff Foundation works to support injured service members with a special emphasis on traumatic brain injury and combat stress. ABC journalist Woodruff suffered near fatal brain injuries while reporting on the war in Iraq in early 2006.
Queen/Rock Band
'Bout time, we say! You can count on a 10-pack of Queen classics to be available for download through the Rock Band music store on October 20th. No word on the cost of the set, but you know it's going to rock!
It was Coach John Wooden who said: "Never mistake activity for achievement."
It was Winston Churchill who said: "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
October 9, 2009
John Lennon would have been 69.
Bassist John Entwistle of The Who would have been 65.
Jackson Browne is 61.
Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne's wife/manager, is 57.
On this day in 1965, The Rolling Stones' "Get Off Of My Cloud" entered the charts as The Beatles hit #1 with the song "Yesterday."
On this day in 1966, The Rolling Stones recorded their first (of what seems like 50+) live album, "Got Live if You Want It," at London's Royal Albert Hall on the last date of a tour of Great Britain. The recording was so bad, the din of the audience (some of which was overdubbed) drowned out almost all of the music.
On this day in 1967, the "Fifth Beatle," Murray the K was fired from his DJ slot at WOR in New York because of his "inability to live with direction." Kind of ironic that it took Tom Petty 35 years to write about it.
On this day in 1975, after the U.S. immigration ruling in his favor two days before, John Lennon and his wife Yoko celebrated his 35th birthday with the birth of their only child, Sean Ono Lennon.
On this day in 1976, "Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs peaked at #3 on the singles chart.
On this day in 1993, "Cryin'" by Aerosmith peaked at #12 on the charts.
Potential Big KISS
Word is that KISS's latest album, "Sonic Boom," will debut at the top of the Billboard 200 chart next week. If so, the record that is being sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club will be KISS' first ever chart-topping release. Wonder if they'll blow something up to celebrate?
Sammy's Tap
Like many of us, Chickenfoot frontman Sammy Hagar loves real good food and the chefs who create it. To that end, the Red Rocker has teamed up with Food Network star/chef Tyler Florence to take over Mill Valley's El Paseo. Their plan is to turn the French restaurant with a Spanish name into an American tavern. Yep, sounds like there'll be peanut shells on the floor by the time they open in December.
'Nother Box O' Genesis
If you thought Genesis had cleaned out the vaults with last month's release of their 10-disc "Genesis Live 1973-2007" box set, you were wrong. On November 24th, they'll unleash "The Movie Box," five-DVDs chock full of Phil Collins fronted live performances. But wait — there's more! Also included in the unusually titled box set will be an updated version of Genesis' Vh1 Behind The Music special. Rock & Roll!
Maiden Alert
Talk about a deadline! Word out of England is that Iron Maiden will tour next year to support a new album that they have yet to write and record.
Backbeat To The Stage
The 1994 movie "Backbeat," which semi-documented the early days of The Beatles, is headed for the stage next year. The film's writer/director, Iain Softley, has co-written the stage adaptation with Stephen Jeffreys. But considering that the movie focused on original Beatles bassist Stuart Sutcliffe (who died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1962), you have to wonder if there'll be a happy ending every night on stage. We'll just have to wait to find out until the February premiere in Scotland.
It was W. Edwards Deming who said: "It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory."
It was Edgar Watson Howe who said: "A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice."
October 10, 2009
The legendary David Lee Roth is 55 (and yes, that is his real age).
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is 35.
On this day in 1981, "Waiting For A Girl Like You" by Foreigner entered the charts.
On this day in 1987, Bruce Springsteen released his ninth album, "Tunnel of Love" as Whitesnake hit #1 with the song "Here I Go Again."
On this day in 2001, Styx's Dennis DeYoung sued the rest of the band for going on tour without him and for allegedly misusing the Styx logo. Those were litigious times, indeed.