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.”
Little Caesars Arena will host Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games in the 2028 men’s NCAA Tournament. Ford Field was previously announced as the site of the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four.
Feel the force at one of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s performances this weekend with the music from the “Star Wars” saga. Today through Sunday at Orchestra Hall.\Tickets start at $20.
Keener Birthdays: Chubby Checker is 83• Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac is 75.
MEN ARE MORE LIKELY THAN WOMEN TO BE ‘VERY SCARED’ OF BUGS _ A survey shows 64 percent of adults are scared of bugs. Interestingly, men were more likely than women to be “very scared” of bugs
Today in 2003, School of Rock opens in theaters, starring Jack Black as a musician who poses as a substitute teacher and forms a band with the students.
Today in 1981 Rod Stewart brings out special guest Tina Turner to join him on (what else) “Hot Legs” during his appearance on Saturday Night Live.
On this date in 1961, the first episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show aired. It ran for five seasons, producing 158 half-hour episodes.
Today in 1969: The Beatles ‘release Abbey Road’ in the US. While Let It Be would be their last LP release, Abbey Road was their final studio album together.
Keener Number 1s today:
(1964) Baby Love, Supremes
(1965) Keep on Dancing, Gentrys
(1966) Wipe Out, Surfaris
(1967) To Sir With Love, Lulu
(1968) Hey Jude/Revolution, Beatles
(1969) Mind Body & Soul, Flaming Ember
(1970) I’ll Be There, Jackson 5
(1971) Gyspys Tramps & Thieves, Cher
