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The Stream 12/23/08

Posted at 8:59 AM on December 23, 2008 by Barb Abney (2 Comments)

Rolling Stone's Top 50 albums of the year.

Some appreciation for under-appreciated tunes.

The Boss' new hits collection to be sold exclusively at Wal Mart.

Today In Music History:
1943 - Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls, Spinal Tap) was born.
1958 - Dave Murray (Iron Maiden) was born.
1959 - Chuck Berry was arrested after taking 14 year old girl across a state line.
1960 - Wil Sinnott (The Shamen) was born.
1964 - Brian Wilson (Beach Boys) had a nervous breakdown during a flight from Los Angeles to Houston.
1964 - Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) was born.
1977 - Cat Stevens changed his name to Yusef Islam.
1989 - The Phil Collins tune "Another Day In Paradise" was #1.
1999 - George Harrison's Maui was broken into.
2006 - Bono was to given an honorary knighthood.
2007 - The Police were named the highest earning tour of 2007.

Comments (2)

Barb, hi

pretty good morning so far, but I really need to wake up. so could you throw on samson and delilah by charlie parr. when you get over 50 somtimes you need a jump start.

THANKS!!
bruce t.

From Le Center Mn.
1000 am almost.

Posted by Bruce Traxler | December 24, 2008 9:49 AM

52yr, le center(rural mn), lovin the current and mpr, thanks!! could you play samson and delilha
by charlie?
don't know about new years eve yet but its my b-day, keep the faith

Posted by bruce traxler | December 24, 2008 11:04 AM

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