Keener Today – January 29
Today in History:
1967 – Jimi Hendrix and The Who appeared at The Saville Theater, London, England. 20 year-old future Queen guitarist Brian May was in the audience.
1969 – Fleetwood Mac reached No. 1 on the U.K. Singles Chart for the only time with the instrumental, “Albatross”.
1977 – Rose Royce’s “Car Wash” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was the group’s debut single and one of the most notable successes of the 1970s disco era, and was the theme of the 1976 movie “Car Wash”. The song was also covered in 2004 by Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott, as a part of the “Shark Tale” soundtrack.
1977 – Aerosmith reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the second time as “Walk This Way” peaked at number ten.
1983 – Australian group Men At Work went No. 1 on the British and American singles and album charts simultaneously with “Down Under” and Business As Usual.
Today’s Birthdays:
James Jamerson, bassist with The Funk Brothers, was born today in 1936.
Amii Stewart, disco singer with the No. 1 hit “Knock on Wood,” is 69.
Adam Lambert, lead singer of Queen, is 43.
Keener Today – January 28
Today in History:
1968 – Jim Morrison of The Doors was arrested and charged with public drunkenness after harassing a security guard at a Las Vegas adult movie theater.
1978 – Fleetwood Mac’s album Rumours went No. 1 in the U.S. The songs “Go Your Own Way,” “Dreams,” “Don’t Stop,” and “You Make Loving Fun” were released as singles. Rumours is Fleetwood Mac’s most successful release and along with winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1978, the record has sold over 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.
1980 – The J. Geils Band released their ninth studio album, Love Stinks. It features the title track, “Just Can’t Wait,” “Night Time,” and “Come Back.”
1985 – With the stars in town for the American Music Awards, “We Are The World” was recorded in Los Angeles, with cameras rolling for the video. Among those taking part: Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Hall & Oates, The Jacksons, Billy Joel, Kenny Loggins, Bette Midler, Willie Nelson, The Pointer Sisters, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Kenny Rogers, Diana Ross, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner and Stevie Wonder.
Today’s Birthdays:
Alan Alda is 88.
Rick Allen, bass player for the Box Tops is 79.
Producer and singer Gene McFadden was born today in 1949.
Playboy Playmate Barbie Benton is 75.
Actor Elijah Wood is 44.
Ancient Egyptian royals took their treasures to the afterlife—jewelry, games, even food. But one delicacy stood the test of time: honey. Archaeologists have uncovered 3,000-year-old pots of it—still perfectly edible! Thanks to its low water content, high sugar levels, and natural antibacterial properties, honey never spoils. The Egyptians, among the first organized beekeepers, even offered it to their gods. Sweet, sacred, and eternal—honey truly is the food of the ages.
AVERAGE ADULT WILL TRY 126 DIFFERENT DIETS DURING THEIR LIFE _ Are you on a diet? Odds are, this time of year, you are. Maybe you’re not calling it a diet — you’re just eating differently. Either way, a study found the average adult will try 126 different diets during their lifetime. Assuming you begin adulthood at 18, that’s about two diets a year.
Concert Calendar:
The Burt Bacherach Songbook tour comes to the Motor City Casino in Detroit on April 2nd featuring Todd Rundgren and introducing our Keener fave, Tori Holub. VIP Tickets are still available at soundboarddetroit.com.
California Wildfire Resources
Many of us in the Keener generation are old enough to have witnessed the good, the bad and the ugly our world has to offer. If there’s one thing that has always defined us it’s resilience. The tenacious audacity to believe that if we keep fighting, better days lie ahead. This is what keeps dancing in the depths of darkness, going back to the often heartbreaking well of love and affection again and again. And standing in the face of every challenge. When the wind tries to fan the flames, we never give up. Because we are the storm.
Stay safe. Stay strong!
Disaster Recovery Resource Guide
Keener Today – November 25
Tesla’s Cybertruck is plagued by recalls, making it less reliable than 91% of 2024 vehicles. Yet, owners don’t seem to mind. What’s driving their loyalty? Wired explores its popularity.
Did you know: You can’t tickle yourself — and for 2,500 years, scientists and philosophers have wondered why. Turns out, your brain knows it’s you, so it suppresses the response. Fun fact: there are two types of tickling, and only one makes you laugh uncontrollably.
Did You Know: 40% of cat and dog owners consider their pets better companions than their partners. In a recent survey, nearly 90% reported that spending time with their pets helps reduce stress, ease tension, and lower blood pressure.
Today in History:
1967 – The Who peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “I Can See for Miles” which was their first and only top ten single in the U.S.
1971 – Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger and John Densmore announced that The Doors would carry on after Jim Morrison’s death earlier in the year. They would later split up in October of 1973.
1976 – The Band made their final performance, “The Last Waltz”, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The show, held on Thanksgiving Day, also featured Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Neil Diamond and Eric Clapton. Martin Scorsese filmed the event and made it into a documentary two years later.
1989 – Alice Cooper peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Poison” which was Alice Cooper’s final top ten single in the U.S.
1992 – The Bodyguard opened nation-wide featuring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. The soundtrack featuring Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” is one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time, selling more than 42 million copies worldwide.
Today’s Birthdays:
Soul singer Percy Sledge, singer of No. 1 single “When A Man Loves A Woman,” was born today in 1940.
Singer Bob Lind (“Elusive Butterfly”) is 82.
Jerry Portnoy, harmonica player for Eric Clapton and Muddy Waters, is 81.
Ben Stein (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) is 80
John Larroquette (Night Court) is 77
Dancing With the Stars judge Bruno Tonioli is 69
Amy Grant is 64
Christina Applegate (Dead to Me) is 53
Jenna Bush Hager is 43
Keener Today – November 14
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Keener Today – November 11
Happy Veterans’ Day to all who have served.
Keener Today – October 31
Happening Now:
Happy Halloween from Keener 13. We’ve got a list of celebratory suggestions for every age. Continue reading “Keener Today – October 31”
Keener Today – October 24
Update:
The Pistons lost their season opener to the Pacers, 115-109, at Little Caesars Arena last night. (Free Press)
Ron Ely, best known for playing Tarzan in the 1960s NBC series, has died at 86. Ely portrayed the iconic character, further solidifying the image of Tarzan that was popularized by Disney.
Justin Timberlake postponed his Friday night concert at Little Caesars Arena due to bronchitis and laryngitis. The show has been rescheduled for February 20, 2025. Tickets will be honored at the new date, and refunds are available. Other shows affected include dates in Chicago, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Columbus. Continue reading “Keener Today – October 24”
Keener Today – October 29
Happening Now:
Godspeed Terry Garr, who passed away today at the age of 79. She began her career as a dancer, appearing in films like “Viva Las Vegas” before transitioning to comedic roles in movies like “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie” (for which she received an Oscar nomination). Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999, Garr became an advocate for the MS community while continuing to act in TV roles until her retirement in 2011. Here’s a compilation of some of her most memorable film work: Continue reading “Keener Today – October 29”
Keener Today – October 7
Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying. Upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane on Sunday, it’s now expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm by Wednesday. Currently in the Gulf of Mexico, about 780 miles from Tampa, Milton has sustained winds of 85 mph but is forecast to reach 145 mph before landfall.
The Tigers hope to recover from this weekend’s playoff loss today in game two of their series in Cleveland. Gametime si 4:08pm.
If you’ve been Downtown, you might have noticed the #SpiritofDetroit is getting some routine maintenance, including bronze and gold leaf restoration and patina reapplication. Hopefully, he’s ready by Wednesday to wear a #detroittigers jersey! Continue reading “Keener Today – October 7”
Keener Today – October 6
What’s happening:
The Tigers, Wolverines and Spartans all posted losses this weekend.
Fall is in full swing in Detroit! This weekend, the Annual Detroit Harvest Fest and Food Truck Rally returns to the Detroit Riverfront. With over 50 food trucks, trick-or-treating alleys, a pumpkin patch, crafts, spooky science, and live music across four stages, it’s the perfect fall celebration. The event, held along the Dequindre Cut Greenway, was voted Detroit’s Best Food Truck Gathering by Metro Times readers. Admission is $8, free for kids under 3, seniors 65+, and military personnel. Open today 11am-8pm.
If you’ve been Downtown, you might have noticed the #SpiritofDetroit is getting some routine maintenance, including bronze and gold leaf restoration and patina reapplication. Hopefully, he’s ready by Wednesday to wear a #detroittigers jersey! Continue reading “Keener Today – October 6”
Keener Today – October 3
We all become bionic men and women eventually. Elton John shares that he’s missing his tonsils, adenoids, appendix, prostate, 2 knees, and a hip. He also admitted to an audience recently that he’s having trouble seeing.
New data indicates Detroit traffic has now surpassed pre-COVID levels. Traffic in the Detroit area has increased by 5.9%. It could be worse. Indianapolis and Columbus, increased by 13% and 16%, respectively.
The Tigers pulled off another magic act yesterday, scoring four runs in the eighth inning for a series-ending, 5-2 win over the Houston Astros. In our first playoff appearance since 2014, Detroit advanced to the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. Game 1 of the best-of-five series is Saturday at 1:08pm at Progressive Field on TBS.
GM CEO Mary Barra leads Fortune’s list of the 100 most powerful women in business, released yesterday. The list is based on “company size and health, their career path, influence beyond their organization, and how they wield power.” Continue reading “Keener Today – October 3”
