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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The number one single today in 1968:

The number one bad single today in 1971 (shut your mouth):

Britain’s number one single today in 1985:

Today in 1997, Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba was arrested and jailed overnight in Italy for … wearing a skirt.

Birthdays begin with one-hit-wonder (or should that be “wunduh”?) Allan Sherman:

Dick Clark never recorded, but is synonymous with rock music through “American Bandstand”:

Paul Stookey of Peter Paul and Mary:

Leo Lyons played bass for Ten Years After:

Roger Glover of Deep Purple:

June Pointer of the Pointer Sisters:

George McArdle of the Little River Band:

Who is William Broad? You know him as Billy Idol:

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