DJ Fred’s Rock N’ Rock Factoids For October 13th [VIDEOS]

On this date in 1965, Roger Daltry sang the immortal rock n' roll line "Hope I die before I get old."  Fortunately for Roger, he hasn't.

The Who recorded My Generation at Pye studios in London.  You'll notice that Roger stuttered some of the lyrics., which he did so that they would fit into the music.  London's BBC initially didn't air the song because it didn't want to offend people who stutter. Eventually over time everyone was offended about everything, so now anything can be aired.

Janis Joplin passed away from the effects of heroin and alcohol on October 4th, 1970, but it was on this date that her ashes were scattered across Stinson Beach in California.  People making sand castles that day wondered if there was a little piece of her heart in their moat.

On this date in 1970, TV host Ed Sullivan passed away.  The famous icon was 72 when he died of cancer.  His biggest milestone was introducing the Beatles to America's television audience.  The media pioneer was just happy that he lived long enough to make it on color TV.

In 2008 on this date, Ringo Starr posted a video to his website that said he was far too busy to sign autographs and to quit sending him sh*t.  In a recent Rolling Stone interview, Starr explained even further that he didn't want to shake hands with anyone for fear of catching a cold.  Ringo can do whatever he wants.  He famous.  And, he's Ringo. Peace and love man!

Born on this day in 1941 was Paul Simon.  He's half of Simon & Garfunkel, and totally himself.

The Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar turns 68 today!  Sammy played with Montrose, then Sammy played with himself, then he played with Van Halen, now, Sammy is back playing with himself. Sammy is also the I-95 Artist of the Day, and remember, you can hear Sammy playing with himself every Sunday night beginning at 6 during his Top Rock Countdown show on I-95!