Today in 1965. Keener in its prime.

#Beatles 65 - Released December 15, 1964. Here’s the track listing. So many good tunes: ‘No Reply’ ‘I’m A Loser’ ‘Baby’s In Black’ ‘Rock And Roll Music’ ‘I’ll Follow The Sun’ ‘Mr Moonlight’ ‘Honey Don’t’ ‘I’ll Be Back’ ‘She’s A Woman’ ‘I Feel Fine’ ‘Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby’

Today in 1976, just 3 days after its release, Wings over America, the first and only live album by #PaulMcCartney and #Wings was certified Gold by the RIAA.

December 12, 1924: Bob Barker, TV game show host (The Price is Right, 1972-2007; Truth or Consequences, 1956-75), actor (Happy Gilmore), and animal rights activist, is born in Darrington, Washington.

A promotional Christmas card from the 1940s. Art by Fred Ray.

Happy heavenly birthday to #DanHartman (1950–1994). A brilliant multi-instrumentalist and songwriter whose legacy lives on through “Free Ride,” “Instant Replay,” and “I Can Dream About You.”

Released Dec. 8, 1976, “Hotel California” was the #Eagles’ fifth studio album, Joe Walsh’s debut with the band and Randy Meisner’s last. The iconic cover? A shot of the Beverly Hills Hotel by photographer David Alexander.

We still miss him. #JohnLennon

Today in 2014, #PinkFloyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon returned to the Billboard chart at No. 13 after it shows up at the Google Play store discounted to 99 cents. Although it held the No. 1 spot for only a week when released in 1973, it remained in the #Billboard album chart for 741 weeks.

In memory of J.J. Cale, Dec. 5, 1938-July 26, 2013. Nobody ever sounded like him, and nobody ever will. Hero.

#PaulMcCartney and wings released “Band on the Run” today in 1973. How many of the people on the album cover can you name?

#JimMessina has 78 candles on his #birthday cake today.

Here's what was hot in the Motor City the week of December 5, 1966. You can hear many of these tunes at Keener13.com, still "The Soundtrack of Detroit."

Jeff Bridges is 76 today. A truly lifelong actor, "The Dude" made his film debut in 1951 at the age of six months, playing alongside his mother, Dorothy Bridges, in "The Company She Keeps" along with bit parts in his dad, Lloyd Bridges legendary "Sea Hunt" television show.

Number one on Keener in the fall of 1965 and the final song to be played on WKNR in April of 1972 when the station signed off. Based on the book of Ecclesiastes and still meaningful today.

On December 3, 1961, future manager, #BrianEpstein, meets the #Beatles.

Today in 1965, The Beatles released their 6th album, Rubber Soul, recorded in just over four weeks for the Christmas rush. Now considered one of the greatest albums in pop history, Rolling Stone ranked Rubber Soul No. 5 on its 2012 “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” list. youtu.be/AYZlME0mQB8?...

Georgia-born rocker Mickey Thomas turns 76 today. Best known as the voice of Jefferson Starship, his finest moment might just be the soulful lead vocal he delivered on Elvin Bishop’s biggest hit, while Bishop handled the guitar. youtu.be/K7nozwdIvY4?...

Happy birthday to the incomparable Jack Davis! One of EC's mainstays, and the artist on the infamous "Foul Play" from Haunt of Fear in 1953. This one sent Dr. Wertham into a rage. In the 1960s & 70s Davis became one of the most sought after magazine cover illustrators. I used to collect them!

Detroit’s own #DaveCoulier is fighting cancer again with the courage of a true Michigander. After beating stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma earlier this year, he’s now undergoing treatment for p16 squamous cell carcinoma. Doctors say his prognosis is very good thanks to early detection.

Today in 1963 - As Long As I Know He's Mine by the Marvelettes is Keener Hit Number One.

Today in 1967 - The Monkees' album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones Ltd went to No. 1 on the U.S. album chart. It was their fourth album to sell over a million copies. Pleasant Valley Sunday was the biggest hit on the LP.

A classic MAD Magazine cover from January of 1962. Here's a link to the entire publication. Still a fun read! This one's for @drpopcultureusa.bsky.social and any of us who snuck Mad into the house without our parents' knowledge. archive.org/details/mad-...

Harrison Ford worked as a roadie for The Doors. He stated that after the job was done he was “was one step away from joining a Jesuit monastery” and that he “couldn’t keep up with those guys. It was too much.”

Saturday Evening Post (November 30, 1968)

Today in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, and sparked a movement. For 381 days, people boycotted Montgomery’s buses, walking, carpooling, and organizing every single day until the machinery of segregation finally began to crumble.

Keener Birthdays for December 1. Lou Rawls (1933) — the smooth baritone behind “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine.” Billy Paul (1934) — soul great with the 1972 No. 1 “Me and Mrs. Jones.” Bette Midler — 80. Gilbert O’Sullivan — 79, known for “Alone Again (Naturally)” and “Get Down.”

Today in 1989, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, starring #ChevyChase and #BeverlyD'Angelo, hit US theaters, with a theme song written by the powerhouse songwriting duo #BarryMann and #CynthiaWeil, and sung by #MavisStaples.

Today in 1978 - Suzi Quatro released her 5th studio album, If You Knew Suzi. It features the singles "If You Can't Give Me Love," "The Race Is On," "Don't Change My Luck,” and her biggest hit, the duet "Stumblin' In," with Chris Norman.

December 1, 1978 - The Doobie Brothers released their eighth studio album, Minute by Minute. It features the singles “What a Fool Believes,” “Minute by Minute,” and “Dependin’ on You.”

A winter storm over the Northern and Central Plains brought heavy snow and gusty winds to the Midwest and Great Lakes region over the weekend, disrupting the travel plans of people heading home after Thanksgiving. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/w...

John Lennon 1980 the #Beatles

November 29, 1895: Yakima Canutt, rodeo cowboy, actor & director (Texas Terror), born in Colfax, Washington. He found his true calling in the choreography and execution of stunts, designing some of the most iconic action scenes in film history.

Canadian content but a genuine U.S. hit from Ian Thomas from 1973. Ian is the brother of Dave Thomas of SCTV fame. youtu.be/QRvY-I9pNpI?... #70sMusic #AT40 #Canadian #MusicSky #NowPlaying

Perpetual teenager, Dick Clark was born today in 1929. He hosted American Bandstand from 1956 to 1989, fronted five versions of the Pyramid game show between 1973 and 1988, and brought New Year’s Eve in from Times Square through his long-running special, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.

Bing Crosby's last Christmas special aired today in 1977. Recorded a month before his death in October, it featured this iconic duet with David Bowie. youtu.be/lCpXMy5GalI?...

We loved (still love) MAD.

George Martin and John Lennon, 8 February 1968 session The #Beatles

Remember your family’s first console #stereo system? Here’s a 1967 #Zenith.

Still Keener Hit Number One this week: Louie Louie by The Kingsman. The very first Keener chart-topper, the tune would appear again on the WKNR Music Guide in both 1965 and 1966.

Happy Heavenly #Birthday to Denny Doherty of The Mamas & The Papas born on this day in 1940.

Happy Keener Birthday to Felix Cavaliere. Did you know he was with Joey Dee and the Starlighters before becoming a Rascal? Left to right: Gene Cornish, Dino Danielli, Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavalieri

Happy 96th birthday to #BerryGordy.

1974- #JohnLennon and #EltonJohn at Madison Square Garden. It would be Lennon’s final concert appearance. youtu.be/8WgG6bTX6k0?...

Time for our annual listen to Alice’s Restaurant. youtu.be/WaKIX6oaSLs?...

Happy heavenly 85th birthday to #BruceLee. Born on November 27, 1940.

Some things never change.

The man who was my generation's introduction to Spider-Man passed away. www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/d...

Keener lead the list of sponsoring radio stations for this #BeachBoys tour back then.