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 1969, Jim Morrison of the Doors was arrested for drunk driving and driving without a license in Los Angeles:

The number one British album today in 1970 was “Led Zeppelin II”:

The number one single today in 1970:

The number one single in 1981 over there …

… and over here:

The number one British single today in 1999:

Birthdays begin with saxophonist King Curtis:

Jimmy Greenspoon played the organ for Three Dog Night:

Brian Travers played saxophone for UB40:

David Bryan played keyboards for Bon Jovi:

One death of note today in 2000: Dave Peverett of Savoy Brown and Foghat:

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