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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 1d

Oct. 9, 1973: Elvis Presley & wife Priscilla were divorced in Santa Monica, CA. She was awarded considerable property, $750,000 in cash, $4,200 for the next 12 months, and $4,000 per month for their daughter Lisa. Elvis & Priscilla left the courtroom. They kissed before Elvis drove away without her.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 3d

Oct. 10, 1970: Elvis Presley was a collector of police badges, received his official deputy sheriff’s badge from Shelby County, which also admitted him to carry a gun. His fascination with law enforcement led him to obtain a Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs badge from President Richard Nixon.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 6d

Oct. 6, 1979: Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac rocked onto the charts with “Tusk.” The song was recorded with the University of Southern California Marching Band at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 8d

First record album cover where Britain's Queen Elizabeth ever appeared. She was greeting American singer Frankie Laine. This was the cover of his 1956 greatest hits album.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 11d

Oct. 3, 1970: Janis Joplin listened to the final track for her album “Pearl.” She planned to record the vocals next day on the song “Buried Alive in the Blues.” She was found in her room at Landmark HotelHollywood, CA. Janis Joplin died of drug overdose, combined with alcohol. She was 27 years old.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 14d

Sept. 28, 1997: Bob Dylan performed at a concert in Italy, attended by Pope John Paul II. Dylan sang “Knocking on Heaven’s Door,” "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" & "Forever Young" before a crowd of 300,000 people. The Pope delivered sermon reflecting Dylan's lyrics, particularly "Blowing in the Wind."

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 15d

Song in the current United Healthcare commercial is "Wouldn't It Be Nice," The Beach Boys' 1966 hit. Song describes young couple who feel empowered by their relationship & fantasize about romantic freedom they would earn once married to each other. The commercial, is about Medicare Advantage plans.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 18d

Sept. 25, 1981: After escaping with 36 cents and a gas credit card from a brutal relationship with Ike Turner, Tina Turner began her comeback. She was the opening act for The Rolling Stones’ 10th American tour, starting at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, PA.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 19d

The S.S. Minnow was the fictional charter boat from the 1960s TV show “Gilligan's Island,” shipwrecked on uncharted island, with 7 castaways. It was named after Newton Minnow, FCC Commissioner, who referred to television as a “vast wasteland.” “Gilligan’s Island” was lowest-brow comedy of its era.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 20d

Sept. 21, 1961: Bob Dylan recorded his first album for Columbia. It was released on March 19, 1962, produced by Columbia talent scout John H. Hammond, who had earlier signed Dylan to the label, a controversial decision at the time. The album features folk standards & 2 original compositions.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 23d

Sept. 18, 1970: Singer-guitarist Jimi Hendrix died in London. He was described by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as " the greatest instrumentalist in history of rock music." Hendrix had been in poor health, fatigue caused by overwork, chronic lack of sleep and an assumed influenza-related illness.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 24d

Sept. 17, 1931: The first experimental 33-1/3 LP records and players were introduced by RCA Victor in New York City. It would be another 17 years of experimentation before Columbia would introduce LPs commercially.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 26d

On a visit to the U.S. on Sept. 15, 1959, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev was talking to V.P. Richard Nixon, placed his hand on tail fin of a Cadillac limousine & asked, "What does this thing do?" Cadillac owners know that it was always about tail fins & hood ornaments, design features of the day.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · 27d

Sept. 14, 1968: The Beatles “Hey Jude” hit the charts and was inspired by The Drifters’ 1960 hit “Save the Last Dance for Me.” Both records hit #1 on the Billboard charts.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · Sep 10

International Teddy Bear Day, Sept. 9. In 1902, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear cub while hunting. Cartoon published in Washington Post inspired toy store owner to create a new toy, the “Teddy Bear.” Pictured: Hank Moore with childhood bear & my mother's original bear.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · Sep 7

Sept. 8, 1965: An Advertisement in Variety announced auditions for The Monkees. Among those who auditioned included Stephen Stills, Danny Hutton (later of Three Dog Night), composer Paul Williams and Charles Manson. Monkees hired were Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz and Peter Tork.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · Sep 6

Sept. 6, 1997: Elton John performed his song “Candle in the Wind” at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, at London’s Westminster Abbey. Elton updated the opening line, “Goodbye Norma Jean” to “Goodbye England’s Rose.”

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy 59th anniversary to “Star Trek.” Original series premiered on NBC-TV on Sept. 8, 1966. The original pilot (“The Cage,” financed by Lucille Ball) made 2 years earlier. Creator Gene Roddenberry based journey of the Starship Enterprise on work writing for TV Westerns. First series ended in 1969.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · Aug 31

Labor Day honors workers toward prosperity of country. Labor Day marks end of summer & beginning of fall business season. There are 20 reasons why people work, including learning from & mentoring others, affirmation, caring for the customers, being part of team, being one's best, realizing ideals.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · Aug 29

Aug. 31, 1976: A U.S. judge ruled George Harrison guilty of “subconscious plagiarism” when he lifted the melody from the Chiffons’ “He’s So Fine” for his “My Sweet Lord.” Taking advantage of the publicity, the Chiffons then recorded their version of “My Sweet Lord.”

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · Aug 27

Aug. 27, 1965: The Beatles came to meet Elvis Presley at his home in Bel Air, CA. Elvis picked up a bass & played along with a song on the jukebox, “Mohair Sam.” John Lennon later said that meeting Elvis meant the world to them, adding, “If it hadn’t been for Elvis, we would have been nothing.”

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · Aug 26

Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 1969: Texas International Pop Festival was held. Bands performing: Janis Joplin, Chicago Transit Authority, Delaney & Bonnie, Grand Funk Railroad, B.B. King, Led Zeppelin, Herbie Mann, Sam & Dave, Santana, Shiva's Headband, Sly & Family Stone, Ten Years After, Johnny Winter.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · Aug 24

Song in the current Volkswagen commercial is "Mr. Big Stuff," Jean Knight's 1971 hit. The song was certified double platinum and was the No. 1 Soul Single of the year. It was recorded in 1970 at the Malaco Studio in Jackson, MS, at the same session as "Groove Me" by King Floyd.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Beatles appeared in Houston, TX, Aug. 19, 1965. 21 Beatles singles reached #1 on Billboard charts, most of any band. "Hey, Jude" enjoyed longest run on the charts: 23 weeks. 25 Beatles albums reached #1 in the US. Worldwide album sales topped $600 million.

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Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social · Aug 19

Yes, KYST was in 1982. Then retired from radio and went into business, public speaking, books, etc.

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