March 1 - 10, 2010
These are the scripts Joe Benson used on the air at 95.5 KLOS in Los Angeles. They all received final editing by Jan Benson, without whom the task would have been far too daunting. Remember to give credit where credit is due, and enjoy!
March 1, 2010
Vocalist Roger Daltrey of The Who is 66.
On this day in 1957, 16-year-old John Lennon persuaded his Aunt Mimi to buy him a guitar.
On this day in 1969, Jim Morrison was arrested after a Miami Doors concert for alleged indecent exposure (he supposedly whipped it out during the show).
On this day in 1974, Queen launched its first headlining tour of England with a show in Blackpool.
On this day in 1975, the Eagles' "Best Of My Love" hit #1 on the singles chart, Bachman Turner Overdrive's "Roll On Down The Highway" peaked at #14 and Bob Dylan's "Blood On The Tracks" was the #1 album in the land.
On this day in 1995, R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry suffered a brain aneurysm on stage during a concert in Switzerland. He was rushed to a hospital and survived, but decided it was time to quit life on the road (and eventually the band).
Big Big U2 Bucks
In performing just 44 shows last year, it turns out that U2 made the most money in the music world! "Billboard" magazine reports the Irish lads earned over $108 million in 2009, while Bruce Springsteen came in second on the Billboard Money Makers list with $57 million. AC/DC rocked into fourth with their $43 million take. U2's current "360°" tour will resume touring in June in Salt Lake City and Anaheim before moving on to Europe in August.
Canucks Close It
Yep — that was Neil Young leading the famed Canadians who appeared in the 2010 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony. Accompanied by just his acoustic guitar and harmonica, Neil performed his 1976 hit "Long May You Run" as the Olympic flame was extinguished Sunday night in Vancouver, British Columbia. Other highlights included monologues from Canadian actors William Shatner, Catherine O'Hara and Michael J. Fox. However, for some strange reason the 2010 Winter Olympics didn't include those icons of Canadian entertainment: Rush, The Guess Who, Gordon Lightfoot or the Mackenzie Brothers. Great White North indeed!
Ronnie's Return?
Heaven & Hell (also known as Dio's Sabbath) will open for Iron Maiden's August 11th Norwegian show. This is the first H&H gig that has been announced since singer Ronnie James Dio began treatment for stomach cancer.
It was Woody Allen who said: "I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens."
It was Albert Einstein who said: "The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education."
Top 8 Mid-Winter Factoids
1. 75% of Americans want to change their bodies in some way, while only 13% say they'd want to change their intelligence.
2. Americans eat almost one million tons of potato chips each year.
3. The can opener was invented 44 years after canned food. In fact, until they came along, the thick-walled metal storage canisters had to be busted open with a hammer and chisel or bayonet.
4. If you pour a tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion, it will instantly go mad and sting itself to death.
5. A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top.
6. The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottles represents the varieties of pickles the company once had.
7. Coffee is the world's second largest item of international commerce. Petroleum is the first.
8. M&Ms are named after Frank Mars, the candy maker, and his business associate, Bruce Murrie.
March 2, 2010
Dr. Theodor 'Ted' Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss (actually pronounced like "voice"), would have been 106.
Lou Reed hits 68.
Eddie Money turns 61.
Jon Bon Jovi is 48.
On this day in 1964, The Beatles began filming "A Hard Day's Night."
On this day in 1968, Syd Barrett was pushed out of Pink Floyd.
On this day in 1973, The Doobie Brothers' "The Captain & Me" album was released.
On this day in 1976, Led Zeppelin released the "Presence" album.
Genesis OK With No Gabriel
Singer Peter Gabriel won’t be playing with his old band Genesis when they're inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame on March 15th, but the rest of the group doesn't seem to mind. Knowing that Peter will be in the midst of a full-scale orchestral rehearsal for his upcoming world tour, Genesis keyboardist Tony Banks explained that Gabriel "rang up and said, 'Look, everyone's going to say I'm trying to snub you and all the rest of it.' I said, 'Well, just tell them we didn't want you to come, so we're snubbing you!'" As for Genesis guitarist/bassist Mike Rutherford, when he was asked how he felt about the Hall Of Fame induction, the 60-year-old said, "I think at my age, any accolade is enjoyed. It's nice to be inducted into something." Drummer/singer Phil Collins and former guitarist Steve Hackett, as well as the band's longtime touring musicians Chester Thompson and Daryl Stuermer, will all be at the induction. But with Collins unable to perform as he recovers from spinal surgery, it’s doubtful that Genesis will perform at the ceremony.
AC/DC Fan Hurt
A quadriplegic AC/DC fan was seriously injured at one of the band's Brisbane concerts over the weekend. The fan's wheelchair accidentally rolled into a mosh pit, and he suffered severe facial injuries after being thrown from the chair face-fist onto the floor of Queensland Sport and Athletic Centre. The injured man is said to be out of intensive care and in serious but stable condition. No official word if consumption of alcohol was involved, but you know those Aussie AC/DC fans.
Brief Toto Redux
Toto will return with a brief European Summer tour to honor Mike Porcaro, the group's bass player who has ALS, commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. David Paich, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, Simon Phillips and Joseph Williams will perform together for the first time in three years, with bassist Nathan East appearing as a special guest. Unfortunately there's no indication there'll be any American dates.
It was John Lennon who said: "Life is what happens while you are making other plans."
It was Tom Waits who said: "The large print giveth, but the small print taketh away."
Top 8 Mid-Winter Factoids
1. 75% of Americans want to change their bodies in some way, while only 13% say they'd want to change their intelligence.
2. Americans eat almost one million tons of potato chips each year.
3. The can opener was invented 44 years after canned food. In fact, until they came along, the thick-walled metal storage canisters had to be busted open with a hammer and chisel or bayonet.
4. If you pour a tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion, it will instantly go mad and sting itself to death.
5. A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top.
6. The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottles represents the varieties of pickles the company once had.
7. Coffee is the world's second largest item of international commerce. Petroleum is the first.
8. M&Ms are named after Frank Mars, the candy maker, and his business associate, Bruce Murrie.
March 3, 2010
On this day in 1956, Elvis Presley released his first #1 single, "Heartbreak Hotel."
On this day in 1966, Stephen Stills and Neil Young formed Buffalo Springfield in a small house near the intersection of Fountain and Gower in Hollywood. A Buffalo Springfield earthmover parked nearby inspired the group's name (granted, they really liked the initials B.S.).
On this day in 1967, former Yardbird guitar god Jeff Beck debuted his Jeff Beck Group featuring bassist Ron Wood, drummer Aynsley Dunbar and a new singer by the name of Rod Stewart.
On this day in 1973, Stealer's Wheel's "Stuck In The Middle With You" entered the charts.
On this day in 1975, Led Zeppelin finally released the long-delayed "Physical Graffiti" album.
On this day in 1978, Van Halen began its first world tour at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Through much of that tour, the Pasadena band was the opening act for Black Sabbath or Journey.
Macca Goes Big
He's said nothing about retiring, but some are speculating that Paul McCartney's four huge U.K. Summer shows might be a farewell tour. After his March/April U.S. concert swing, the former Beatle will roll his all new "Up And Coming Tour" show across the pond. First he'll headline the Isle of Wight Festival on June 13th, then hit Hampden Park in Glasgow on June 20th, rock the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on June 26th and then headline in the Hard Rock Calling festival in Hyde Park on June 27th. As you'd expect, Sir Paulie's official word is: "I want to make sure it's a great night for everyone, a total blast... We want it to be a night that none of us forget." Let's just hope it's not for the last time!
No Longer Black Country
Details! Details! No, you wouldn't think musicians would be bothered by "due diligence" — after all, that's what attorneys are for. But darned if singer/bassist Glenn Hughes, guitar god Joe Bonamassa and occasional Led Zeppelin drummer Jason Bonham didn't just get smacked for calling their supergroup Black Country! Seems that the other band with the same name objected, so while the No Longer Black Country think of a new name, they'll also figure out if they will tour or not. Details! Details!
Duff's Book
Former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan's upcoming autobiography should be very interesting — and not just because 13 publishers bid over $250,000 for the rights to the memoirs. Word is that Duff begins his story on the day in 1994 when his pancreas burst from alcohol abuse. Then he details his rise through the music scene, struggles with drug abuse and his eventual recovery, which included his earning of a finance degree from Seattle University. Stay tuned!
Best Of Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo, the biggest jam festival in the world, has teamed with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and HeadCount to release a free "Best Of Bonnaroo" compilation to raise awareness of the problems with climate change. Featuring performances from folks like the Dave Matthews Band and Pearl Jam, among others, the 17-song compilation is free to download provided you call or e-mail your elected officials to do something about climate change. Check it out at MusicForAction.org.
Big Ass Memorabilia Sale
Been a while since we've had a good old fashioned big ass memorabilia sale — so it must be time for the Gotta Have Rock & Roll Auction! Hundreds of bucks-up items are on the block, including several Michael Jackson onstage outfits, autographed collectibles from The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and U2 (including one of Bono's rosaries), and a mind boggling 278 Elvis items. You can buy all that and more at https://www.gottahaverockandroll.com !
It was Mark Twain who said: "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so."
It was Benjamin Disraeli who said: "Little things affext little minds."
March 4, 2010
Bassist Chris Squire of Yes is 62.
On this day in 1877, Emile Berliner invented the microphone... and where would we be without that?
On this day in 1966, John Lennon's controversial comment about The Beatles being, "more popular than Jesus right now" was published in the London "Evening Standard" newspaper.
On this day in 1967, The Rolling Stones' "Ruby Tuesday" hit #1 on the U.S. singles chart.
On this date in 1972, "Bang A Gong (Get It On)" by T. Rex peaked at #10 on the charts.
On this day in 1973, Pink Floyd kicked off their "Dark Side of the Moon" American tour in Madison, Wisconsin.
On this day in 1986, pianist/vocalist Richard Manuel of The Band hung himself following a concert in Florida. The suicide was a total surprise to everyone who knew him. He was only 42.
This weekend, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of The Kinks as well as conversation with Ray and Dave Davies and both Keith Slettedahl and Adam Merrin of The 88. Stream on!
BTO (Without The Overdrive)
Former Guess Who/Bachman-Turner Overdrive guitarist/songwriter Randy Bachman says that the new Bachman & Turner album is finished. Considering that he and BTO bassist/singer Fred Turner hadn't worked together for decades, this project came together pretty quickly — and Randy says it sounds like a Seventies party record (typical BTO!). April 19th is the release date, with a Canadian tour being booked before any Stateside shows are set up.
Pat & REO
Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon will be hitting the road together this Summer. They'll launch their "Love On The Run" tour in Connecticut on June 24th and will hit our Greek Theatre on July 31st.
Allmans/Fallon
If you can't make it to New York for The Allman Brothers Band's annual Spring residency, feel free to check them out on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" next Tuesday. No way will they be jamming for 30 minutes per song on TV like they will during their 13 dates at the United Palace Theater, but the guitar work will still be stunning!
Sorry Peter
Just as Peter Gabriel's covers album, "Scratch My Back," is being released comes word that the follow-up project has problems. Peter filled "Scratch My Back" with orchestral interpretations of songs by David Bowie, Neil Young, Paul Simon and Arcade Fire, among others. The plan for the follow-up was to have those same artists sing Gabriel's material, such as Paul Simon's cover of "Biko." But the majority of the other artists have allegedly missed their deadlines or — like Bowie and Arcade Fire — just said no. Hmm...
It was the immortal Frank Zappa who said: "There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life."
It was Harry Truman who said: "It's a recession when your neighbor losses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours."
What Women Really Want
Here are some interesting, if not debatable, statistics from a recent issue of "Glamour" magazine (and thanks to Jim Ladd for pointing them out!).
73% of women say a man's sense of humor is a turn-on
46% of women say the same about a man's intelligence
35% of women had feelings for a male friend but never fessed up
13% of women say they'd lie to a guy to impress him
One is the number of hours, on average, a woman takes to decide if a guy is worth a second date.
March 5, 2010
Dire Straits keyboardist Alan Clark is 58.
On this day in 1966, The Beatles released the "Nowhere Man" single backed with "What Goes On."
On this day in 1971, Led Zeppelin performed "Stairway to Heaven" in concert for the first time. Belfast, Northern Ireland was the chosen spot.
On this day in 1982, comedian John Belushi, "Saturday Night Live" veteran and Blues Brother, died of an overdose at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles. He was 33.
On this day in 1994, Grace Slick pointed a shotgun at police in her Tiburon, California home. By June, she had been sentenced to 200 hours of community service and three month's worth of Alcoholic's Anonymous meetings.
This weekend, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of The Kinks as well as conversation with Ray and Dave Davies and both Keith Slettedahl and Adam Merrin of The 88. Stream on!
Lennon Selling French Cars
With Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood hidden away in some sort of recovery program, it's been kind of a slow news week in jolly old England — a perfect time for former Beatle John Lennon to appear in a Citroen DS3 car commercial! His son Sean Lennon has been left to respond to the widespread criticism over the ad. He says, "Having just seen the ad I realize why people are mad. But intention was not financial, it was simply wanting to keep him out there in the world." The ads use dubbed clips of John Lennon and Marilyn Monroe talking about why nostalgia is overrated. In the 30-second spot, Lennon says, "Why all this nostalgia? Start something new. Live your life now." You have to figure that anyone who has ever driven a Citroen would agree.
Maiden Again
Run to the hills! Iron Maiden are headed Stateside before they release their new album "The Final Frontier" later this Summer. The North American leg of the Final Frontier World Tour will start in Dallas on June 9th, hit the San Manuel Amphitheatre in Devore on June 19th and wrap up in Washington, DC on July 20th.
Fillin' In
Rather than sit around bitching about the price of beer, INXS recorded a new album of their "re-imagined" hits, featuring different arrangements (some recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra) and guest singers filling in for the late Michael Hutchence. Of particular note, occasional Matchbox 20/Santana singer Rob Thomas sang "Original Sin" and "Never Tear Us Apart," The Killers' Brandon Flowers took on "Beautiful Girls" and Ben Harper redid "The Devil Inside." A title and release date are yet to be revealed.
It was Henry Ford who said: "Quality means doing it right when no one is looking."
It was Lewis Carroll who said: "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there."
It was Rosemarie Rossett who said: "Adversity precedes growth."
Hendrix Experience
Tonight! Tonight! Uncle Joe will be front and center as the Experience Hendrix Tour tribute rolls into the Gibson Amphitheatre tonight, featuring Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang as well as Cesar Rojas and David Hidalgo of Los Lobos and bassist Billy Cox of The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band Of Gypsys, among others.
March 6, 2010
Guitarist/vocalist David Gilmour of Pink Floyd is 64.
On this day in 1976, Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks-penned "Rhiannon" entered the charts where it eventually peaked at #11.
March 7, 2010
Singer/bassist Chris Taylor-White of The Zombies is 67 and virtually invisible.
Vocalist Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band is 64.
Drummer Kenny Aronoff (Mellencamp, Fogerty, Etheridge) is 57.
On this day in 1967, The Beatles finished recording "Lovely Rita" for the "Sgt. Pepper" album.
On this day in 1970, Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Travelin' Band" peaked at #2 on the charts.
On this day in 1973, legendary A&R man John Hammond suffered a heart attack while attending a showcase concert by his brand new signing, Bruce Springsteen. Fortunately, both John and Bruce survived.
On this day in 1975, David Bowie shocked his fans by going "soul" with the release of his "Young Americans" album.
On this day in 1979, Bad Company released the "Desolation Angels" album.
On this day in 1987, Peter Gabriel's "Big Time" peaked at #8 on the pop singles chart.
On this day in 1988, The Beatles albums "Past Masters Volume 1" and "Volume 2" were released.
March 8, 2010
Pseudo-drummer Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees is 65.
Bassist/singer Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles and Poco, is 63.
On this day in 1969, The Beatles held the top two positions on the U.S. album chart with "The Beatles" (better known as the "White Album") and the "Yellow Submarine" soundtrack album.
On this day in 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary" peaked at #2 on the pop singles chart.
On this day in 1973, Ron "Pig Pen" McKernan became the first of several Grateful Dead keyboard players to die while working with the band. "Pigpen" had been ill for a few years before passing on at the age of 27.
On this day in 1974, Bad Company played their first real gig at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England.
On this day in 1977, Foreigner released its debut album.
On this day in 1990, Robert Plant released the album "Manic Nirvana."
Sting/Elton/GaGa/Bassey
Sting's annual Rainforest Fund benefit concert at Carnegie Hall always features an eclectic line-up, but this year may be over the top. The May 13th gig will feature Sting and his regular special guest Sir Elton John joined by Lady GaGa and Shirley Bassey.
Scholz/American Idol (Sort Of)
One of the last people you'd ever expect to be associated in any way with "American Idol" is Boston's head guy Tom Scholz. But it turns out he's a big fan of one of the current contestants. Tom says he was first mesmerized by the voice and personality of Siobhan Magnus at a small Christmas benefit for kids this past December. Since he found out she had been selected to compete in the Fox juggernaut talent show, he's been on pins and needles following her progress. Tom says, "She has done all of this by herself, starting from nothing, and no matter how far she gets in the competition, she has already earned herself a place in many people's hearts, and I doubt anyone deserves it more." And that, my friends, is quite the endorsement!
Ozzy/Lopez
This Thursday, The Prince of Darkness will sit down with George Lopez on the comedian's TBS talk show, "Lopez Tonight." Ozzy Osbourne will no doubt discuss his new autobiography, I Am Ozzy.
Yes/Frampton
Yes (without Jon Anderson) and Peter Frampton will co-headline nine dates between mid-June and mid-July. Yes' current line-up includes singer Benoit David, guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire, drummer Alan White and keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, son of original keyboardist Rick Wakeman. They'll hit our Greek Theater on July 9th.
It was Woody Allen who said: "Comedy is tragedy plus time."
It was Alfred Hitchcock who said: "The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder."
Zippy Language Tips for Doo-Dah People
The word "tip," as in a gratuity, is actually an acronym for "To Insure Promptness."
The "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is said to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language.
The only English word that contains a triple letter is "goddessship."
"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" is commonly believed to be the only English sentence devised to include all the letters of the alphabet. However, for years typesetters have had another such sentence: "Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs." Once word of this gets out, typing tutorials may never be the same.
March 9, 2010
Guitarist Robin Trower is 65.
On this day in 1974, David Essex's "Rock On" peaked at #5 on the pop singles chart.
On this day in 2007, 55-year-old Boston singer Brad Delp took his life in his home.
Sir Elty Ramps It Up
Word is that Sir Elton John has committed 15 new songs — including rockers, ballads, gospel and a Sinatra-like tune — to tape with his longtime collaborator, lyricist Bernie Taupin. Leon Russell is somehow involved, as is veteran producer T-Bone Burnett — who is coming off a Best Song Academy Award for "The Weary Kind" from the Jeff Bridges film "Crazy Heart." They're also saying that the legendary Neil Young will make an appearance on the new project, as will GRAMMY-winning R&B star Booker T. Jones. The upcoming LP, described as "unlike anything you've heard" from Sir Elton before, will be his 30th studio project.
New Foos
Dave Grohl says his Foo Fighters are ready to record their seventh album with famed producer Butch Vig, in part to mark the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's "Nevermind" album which Vig produced in 1991. The former Nirvana drummer/current Foos frontman and Them Crooked Vultures drummer, says he "and [Foos drummer] Taylor [Hawkins] have already started demoing songs" that they'll record entirely in analog in his garage instead of their Studio 606 in Northridge. True or not, that's one hell of a story!
Hints From Keef
Sure Keith Richards says "there are no definite plans" for a new Rolling Stones album, the guitarist also says of his bandmates, "I can't see any of them stopping." As for touring, Keef is "officially" unsure if they'll hit the road later this year, but he says they may try playing places other than stadiums because "You can't go around there in lemon-yellow tights forever." As for those sobriety rumors swirling about him in the Brit press, he calls them "greatly exaggerated."
Lillywhite For Cowell (Maybe)
Here's one you didn't see coming! Occasional U2 producer Steve Lillywhite is making a huge play on YouTube for Simon Cowell's soon-to-be-vacant judge's seat on "American Idol." Lillywhite says he wants the job and is perfect for it. Aside from having a British accent like Cowell, his qualifications include working with groups like The Dave Matthews Band and 30 Seconds to Mars. But can he be a firm jerk like Cowell? Lillywhite says, "I have spent 30 years telling Bono what to do, so I can be firm." Stay tuned!
It was G. K. Chesterton who said: "Impartiality is a pompous name for indifference, which is an elegant name for ignorance."
It was Hal Lee Luyah (was that really his name?) who said: "There's a deception to every rule."
March 10, 2010
Boston's main guy, Tom Scholz is 63.
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament is 47.
On this day in 1973, both "Reelin' in the Years" by Steely Dan and "Frankenstein" by The Edgar Winter Group were released.
On this day in 1998, Eric Clapton released his "Pilgrim" album.
On this day in 2003, AC/DC and The Righteous Brothers were among the performers inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
This weekend, OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of David Bowie as well as conversation with Bowie, drummer Aynsley Dunbar and producer Ken Scott. Stream on!
Screwing The Artist
Pink Floyd is suing EMI, their record label of over 40 years and the very same company that tried to sell Abbey Road Studios. Not only does the Floyd dislike how their online royalty payments are calculated, they're also challenging EMI's move to "unbundle" their albums to sell individual tracks online. For the record, only The Beatles (the biggest EMI act of all time) have outsold Pink Floyd. Sounds like someone didn't read the story of the goose who laid the golden egg!
Jimi On Stage (Sort Of)
Guitar god Jimi Hendrix, whose latest album "Valleys of Neptune" hit store shelves yesterday, will play at this year's Glastonbury Festival. Considering that he died 39 years ago, Jimi's performance will actually come via a new short film created by master filmmaker Julien Temple. The combination of the traditionally rowdy Glastonbury fans and footage of Hendrix onstage should give the appearance of the legendary guitarist actually performing at the festival. Maybe.
All Hail The Priest
Gosh, what better way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Judas Priest's classic hard rockin' "British Steel" album than to re-release it in a special rockin' package! The "British Steel: Legacy Edition" CD/DVD set (due out on May 11th) will boast the 2001 remaster of the original nine-song album plus a couple of bonus tracks and a DVD featuring 16 live songs (including all of "British Steel") from the band's 2009 tour. Rock on!
Honors To Phil
Next Monday drummer/singer Phil Collins will join his Genesis bandmates as a 2010 inductee in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in a gala ceremony at New York's Waldorf Astoria. Then on June 17th at New York's Marriott Marquis Hotel, he'll be awarded the Songwriters Hall Of Fame Johnny Mercer Award — the organization's highest honor. In receiving the Mercer, the 59-year-old Collins will join a short list that includes Billy Joel, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Carole King and Paul Simon.
It was Robert Frost who said: "I'm not confused, I'm just well-mixed."
It was Derek Bok who said: "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance."
It was Garry Shandling who said: "They should put expiration dates on clothes so we would know when they go out of style."
Over/Under
Cottonelle's nationwide "Roll Poll" reveals that 72% of Americans like their toilet paper to go over the roll, while just 28% prefer it under the roll. Strangely enough, California (54% "over"/64% "under") is one of only four states with less than an 80% preference of "overs." Nearly 75% of "overs" say they always notice when the toilet paper is hung "wrong," and 24% admit they get annoyed if the roll has been hung improperly. Psychotherapist and relationship expert Dr. Gilda Carle says people's rolling preferences indicate something about their personality. "People who 'roll over' like taking charge, crave organization and are likely to overachieve. It seems to me that Americans are passionate about rolling over due to the sense of control that it gives them."