The thoughts of a journalist/libertarian–conservative/Christian husband, father, Eagle Scout and aficionado of obscure rock music. Thoughts herein are only the author’s and not necessarily the opinions of his family, friends, neighbors, church members or past, present or future employers.

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Today in 1956, 15-year-old John Lennon met 13-year-old Paul McCartney when Lennon’s band, the Quarrymen, played at a church dinner.

Birthdays today start with David Rose, the composer of a song many high school bands have played (really):

Nigel Pickering, guitarist of Spanky and Our Gang:

Ruby Nash, the lead of Ruby and the Romantics:

Harry Nilsson:

Michael Lutz, bass player for one-hit-wonder Brownsville Station:

Noddy Holder of Slade:

One (pop) hit wonder Terri Gibbs:

Singer and guitarist Brad Gillis of Night Ranger:

Drummer Scott Rockenfield of Queensryche:

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