On The Rock 9-20

50 years ago – In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar“, by The Archies, hit #1 on the pop singles chart.

46 years ago – In 1973, Jim Croce, his lead guitarist Maury Muehleisen, and four others died when their plane crashed into a tree while taking off for a concert in Sherman, Texas.  Croce was only 30.

43 years ago – In 1976, AC/DC released their third album, featuring the naughty ballroom hit “Big Balls“, and the hit title track, “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap“.

14 years ago – in 2005, Bon Jovi released “Have a Nice Day”.  It was their ninth album and included “Who Says You Can’t Go Home“, which featured Habitat for Humanity workers in the video.

Some Birthdays:

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson are 52.

Nuno Bettencourt is 53.  Guitarist in Extreme. Biggest Hit: “More Than Words“.

Chuck Panozzo is 71. John’s twin and the bassist in Styx.

John Panozzo  (1948 – 1996)  Chuck’s twin and the drummer in Styx.

And, only because many people will agree that a good pepperoni pizza does indeed “Rock!” Today is National Pepperoni Pizza Day