History Highlight:

Today in 1971, Ike & Tina Turner received their only Gold record for their version of the Creedence song "Proud Mary." In the immortal words of Tina Turner, "We never do anything nice and easy; we always do everything...rough."

Also, Today In:

1972 - Elton John released "Rocket Man."

1973 - Paul Simon kicked off what would be his first tour without Art Garfunkel.

1978 - The soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever started an 18 week run at No.1 on the US album chart.

1997 - The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Jackson 5. This was the first time that Michael, Jermaine, Jackie, Tito, and Marlon have reunited since 1984.

2002 - Ray Charles received an honorary PhD from Albany State University at Albany, GA.

Birthdays:

Foo Fighter guitarists, Chris Shiflett, is 43 today.