Good morning, KeenerFans!

Here’s what’s happening:

Happy birthday Creem Magazine! “America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine” was born today in 1969.

• Detroit Tigers Opening Day is less than a month away! The Tigers will host the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park on April 2nd, and excitement is building for the new season. With a revamped roster and a new manager, the Tigers are looking to make a splash in the American League Central. Get your tickets now at and be part of the action!

• The Detroit RiverWalk continues to expand! The latest addition to the RiverWalk is a new park and playground near the Belle Isle Bridge. This beautiful green space offers stunning views of the river and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Check out the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s website for more information on all the exciting developments happening along the riverfront: detroitriverfront.org

• Detroit’s restaurant scene is booming! New restaurants are popping up all over the city, offering diverse cuisines and innovative dining experiences. From authentic Mexican street food to upscale Italian bistros, there’s something for everyone in Detroit’s vibrant culinary landscape. Check out local publications like Eater Detroit for the latest restaurant reviews and recommendations.

• The Motown Museum is expanding! The legendary Motown Museum is undergoing a major expansion project that will add new exhibits, interactive experiences, and educational programs. This expansion will allow the museum to share the story of Motown with even more visitors and inspire future generations of musicians. Learn more about the project and how you can support it at motownmuseum.org

• Singer Matt Nathanson appears tonight at the Royal Oak Music Theater.

Today in History:

1955 – Elvis Presley made his TV debut when he appeared on the weekend show Louisiana Hayride on KWKH TV, broadcast from Shreveport Auditorium in Shreveport, La.

1963 – The Beatles recorded what would be their third single, “From Me to You”, just five days after John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote the song.

1963 – Country singer Patsy Cline (along with singers Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins) was killed in a private-plane crash near Camden, Tenn. Cline was 30 and at the height of her career. One of the most influential, successful and acclaimed female vocalists of the 20th century, Cline was part of the early 1960s’ Nashville Sound, and later successfully crossed over to pop music. Ten years after her death, in 1973, she became the first female solo artist inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

1965 – The Miracles released the single “Ooo Baby Baby.”

1969 – The first issue of the rock magazine Creem was published. “America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine” ceased operations in 1989.

1971 – In Toledo, Ohio, Badfinger began their first tour as headliners.

1975 – Olivia Newton-John’s single “Have You Never Been Mellow” was certified Gold.

1977 – U.S. President Jimmy Carter and CBS newsman Walter Cronkite co-hosted the first “Dial-a-President” radio talk show.

1977 – Barbra Streisand started a three week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with “Love Theme From A Star Is Born”, her second U.S. No. 1.

1982 – Actor/comedian and Blues Brother John Belushi died of an overdose in Los Angeles. He was only 33.

1983 – Michael Jackson started a seven-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with “Billie Jean.”

1989 – Actress Phoebe Cates married actor Kevin Kline. They have a son and a daughter.

1965 – The Yardbirds released “For Your Love” in the U.K.

1992 – R.E.M. cleaned up in The Rolling Stone Music Awards, winning Album of the Year for Out Of Time, Artist of the Year, Best Single and Best Video for “Losing My Religion,” and the Best Band, Best Guitarist and Best Songwriter awards.

1994 – Grace Slick was arrested for pointing a shotgun at police at her Tiburon, Calif., home. Cool heads prevailed. The following June, she was sentenced to 200 hours of community service and mandatory attendance at a long series of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

2002 – The first episode of The Osbournes aired on MTV.

2012 – Sony admitted that a number of Michael Jackson tracks had been stolen after its website was hacked.

Today’s Birthdays:

• Murray Head (Jesus Christ Superstar) is 79.
• Dire Straits keyboardist Alan Clark is 73.
• Magician Penn Jillette is 70.
• The youngest Bee Gee, Andy Gibb, was born today in 1958.

Keener Hit Number Ones:

(1964) Suspicion, Terry Stafford
(1966) These Boots Are Made For Walking, Nancy Sinatra
(1967) Happy Together, Turtles
(1968) Love is Blue, Paul Mauriat
(1969) Dizzy, Tommy Roe
(1970) Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Simon & Garfunkle
(1971) What’s Going On, Marvin Gaye
(1972) Without You, Nilsson