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 1965, the Beatles released “Beatles VI,” their seventh U.S. album:

Twenty-five years later, Frank Sinatra reached number 32, but probably number one in New York:

Nine years and a different coast later, Carole King got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Birthdays today include Muff Winwood, older brother of Steve, both of whom were part of the Spencer Davis Group:

Rod Argent sang for the Zombies before starting his own eponymous group:

Alan White played drums for Yes:

Jimmy Lea played bass for Slade:

Brian David Willis played drums for Quarterflash, a group that appears to have really enjoyed the key of B minor:

Only because I’m from the ’80s, I will add that today is Boy George’s birthday:

Chris DeGarmo played guitar for Queensryche:

Today is also the anniversary of the death of Henry Mancini:

 

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