Golden Hits Radio's Everything Oldies.....Oldies news first!
- Still no word on whether or not The Rolling Stones will tour in 2012, but they will reunite for a slightly different project!
- An R&B artist has sampled an Eagles classic.....and they're not happy about it
- The daughters of members of two famous 60's groups will pay tribute to those groups with a new album
- We're not sure who will be attending Davy Jones's funeral, but we know who won't be there
- And now for a bit of brighter news......Robin Gibb's cancer is in remission!
- Hackers have invaded Sony Music's computers! Whose music have they stolen?
- TV Land has gotten into the music awards business. Who's the recipient of this year's Music Icon award?
ODD JOBS
Before your favorite Oldies superstars became million-selling musicians and singers, they often had to hold down "real" jobs to make ends meet. Now's your chance to show what a big fan you are by playing our new game, "Odd Jobs". We'll give you an occupation, and you tell us (via multiple choice) which star once held that job before they hit it big.............
Grave digger -- Rod Stewart, Elton John, or Roger Daltrey
Pool ball racker -- Little Richard, James Brown, or Jimi Hendrix
Chicken plucker -- Carl Perkins, Mick Jagger, or Chubby Checker
***COMMENT BELOW WITH YOUR GUESSES......WE'LL HAVE THE ANSWERS TOMORROW!***
Golden Hits Radio's Burning Question of the Day
Which group became the first Canadian act to have an American hit in the rock era, which peaked at #2 today in 1957?
Come back to Everything Oldies tomorrow to find the answer, and leave a Comment below with your best guess!
Yesterday's Burning Question (and Answer) of the Day
On February 28,1970, Led Zeppelin was forced to play a gig in Copenhagen, Denmark under a different name. What name did they use, and what were the circumstances that necessitated the temporary name change?
Answer: Due to the family of Ferdinand von Zeppelin being offended by what they considered to be a derogatory use of their name in their native country, Led Zeppelin became.............The Nobs!
ON THE ROAD - EARTH, WIND, & FIRE
| MAR 06 2012 | Dallas, TX |
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| MAR 07 2012 | Dallas, TX | Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center | |||
| MAR 08 2012 | Houston, TX | Jones Hall For The Performing Arts | |||
| MAR 10 2012 | Bossier City, LA | Riverdome At Horseshoe Casino | |||
| MAR 28 2012 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Tennis Indoor Senayan | |||
| MAR 31 2012 | Marina Promenade, Singapore | Timbre Rock & Roots Festival | |||
| APR 02 2012 | Bangkok, Thailand | Impact Arena - Nonthaburi | |||
| APR 04 2012 | Melbourne, Australia | Palais Theatre | |||
| APR 05 2012 | Sydney, Australia | Hordern Pavilion | |||
| APR 06 2012 | Byron Bay, Australia | 23rd Annual Byron Bay Bluesfest | |||
| APR 08 2012 | Tauranga, New Zealand | National Jazz Festival |
