The Day the Music Died

Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. Holly was 22, Richardson 28 and Valens only 17.

Here in Las Cruces, it’s another day of record breaking temperatures.  When we began this morning’s show it was 0 degrees (or should that read 0 degree?)  At least the sun is out

The 101 number one song of the day saved the career of Cleveland, Ohio psychedelic band. But not for long.  Buddah label president, Neil Bogart liked the song but needed an artist to record it. He told producer and co-writer Paul Leka that there was a band about to be dropped from the label but if they decided to record it, their option would be picked up. If they declined, they were history. Leka flew out to meet them and played the song for them. They said they didn’t like it and besides, it wasn’t their style of music so they decided to take a pass. Paul explained their predicament and that changed their minds. They recorded the song and their contract was extended. However, it was the one and only time they charted and would soon go their separate ways. But on February 3, 1968 they owned the number one song in America. Here are the Lemon Pipers – Green Tambourine.

Other stuff:

101 Gold Nugget of Knowledge: It’s no secret there’s more idiots behind the wheel and on America’s roads these days. But there may be a good reason for it. A new study says gamers may be to blame for at least some of those idiots. The study looked at 2,000 drivers between the ages of 17 and 39. Half were gamers, half were not. The gamers said they thought they were more skilled drivers than non-gamers, and 44% said they took risks while driving, as opposed to the other half, where only 21% said the same thing. Also, 45% said they experienced road rage, while only 22% of non-gamers did. The last question is perhaps the strangest, where 26% of gamers said their driving scares people, compared to 11% of non-gamers. Continental Tires commissioned the study.

Researchers have discovered Popeye was right – eating spinach every day actually makes your muscles profoundly more efficient. And they say the effect is quick – it works after just three days! The researchers found ingredients in spinach are like a fuel additive for your muscles. But you have to eat a bowl of spinach…every day.

Frankly, when it comes to food choices, we both relate more to Wimpy.

Portland, Oregon, Fire & Rescue officials said a house fire that caused $30,000 in damage was apparently started by tenants who were using a hole in the floor as an ashtray. Officials said, “That’s not careless smoking, that’s stupid smoking.” The caller who reported the fire Wednesday also hung up on the 911 dispatcher, then refused to talk when the dispatcher tried to call back for more details.

Thanks to a lawsuit that was filed last year by “Survivor” executive producer Mark Burnett, CBS been able to identify Season 19 runner-up Russell Hantz as the alleged culprit who blabbed secrets about the long-running reality competition show. Hantz may now have to pay producers $5 million for breaching the non-disclosure clauses in his contract. “Survivor” fan Jim Early claims Hantz leaked results for seasons 19 and 20, reports The Daily Beast. “Survivor” creator Mark Burnett’s company DJB Inc. sued Early last year after he posted accurate spoilers on a ‘Survivor’ message board under the name missyae. The lawsuit was dismissed on January 13th after Early revealed that his source was Hantz. Early said Hanz sent him e-mails that included the elimination order of “Survivor: Samoa” contestants and an offer to spill more secrets via telephone. Hantz competes on “Survivor: Redemption Island,” starting February 16th.  No food, water or fire for him!