Monday, 3-9-26
In 1985 REO Speedwagon began a 3 week run at #1 on the US singles chart with their song “Can’t Fight This Feeling.” I’ve really been wanting to play some Speedwagon, so I jumped on the first excuse I could. Thankfully it only took a few weeks of running the Blue Plate Special to come across something.
Tuesday, 3-10-26
John Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008. Billy Joel was present to induct him too. I’m less familiar with The Cougar’s catalog of music, so I thought it’d be a nice opportunity to explore a few songs. I wasn’t disappointed.
Wednesday, 3-11-26
1997 saw a certain Paul McCartney knighted into the Order of the British Empire. In less fancy terms, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. You may have heard of McCartney before. He was in The Beatles, and he continued to perform music following his departure from the band. (Yes, I know you’ve heard of him. I’m jerking around.) We played some Beatles (I personally love “Helter Skelter”), Wings, and solo McCartney.
Thursday, 3-12-26
2006 saw David Gilmour, guitarist of Pink Floyd, go to #1 on the album chart in the UK with his 3rd solo album On An Island. We played some Floyd with Gilmour on the vocals, as well as a solo song of his as well. His lone act is pretty good too, so if you haven’t checked out his albums, give ’em a shot.
Friday, 3-13-26
In 2006 yet again, 3 bands came out as top earners for their music being used in TV commercials in the United States. The number one band? The Kinks, who, at the time, earned about $8 million a year. Their songs were used to sell laundry detergent, medicine, computers, and more, which gave their music a bit of a resurgence. I’ve been looking to play some Kinks too, so I jumped on this opportunity. It’s also an interesting bit of rock ‘n’ roll history – selling out. I love when stuff gets de-romanticized. Anyway, guess what other two bands were in the top 3 earners for TV advertisements? Led Zeppelin (with about $5 million earnings per year) and The Rolling Stones (with about $3 million).
