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 1964, the Beatles’ “A Hard Day’s Night” went to number one and stayed there for longer than a hard day’s night — two weeks:

If you are of my age, this was a big moment in 1981:

Today in 1994, while the Beatles were long gone, the Rolling Stones started their Voodoo Lounge tour:

Birthdays start with Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead, who is in fact dead:

Denis Paxton, one of the Dave Clark Five:

Rick Anderson played bass for The Tubes:

Joe Elliot of Def Leppard:

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