Happy Independence Day

An Odd Pop Quiz Theme this week, celebrities who love to needlepoint. Your choices today, Don Henley of the Eagles, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson or Chris Martin of Cold Play?

4th of July, looking for a great wine? Try Jon Bon Jovi’s pink Rose called, Hampton Water. It’s the best Rose I’ve ever tasted, you go Jon Bon Jovi. … Also celebrating a birthday on 4th of July, the Ice Cream cone. It was invented at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. An Ice Cream vendor had ran out of cups and the vendor next to him selling waffles didn’t have any customers. So, the ice cream vendor suggested they roll up his waffles and put the ice cream inside and, wala, the ice cream cone was born. And now you know the rest of the story. … Former American Idol stars will be busy, Jennifer Hudson will make her Hollywood Bowl debut on Friday. I’ve seen countless acts there, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Queen, Elton John, The Doors, Stones, Go Go’s even my buddy Weird Al. … Kelly Clarkson will host NBC’s, 4th of July Macy Spectacular tomorrow night. … And, if you plan a movie over the 4th, you won’t be alone, the 2018 Box Office has been a pleasant surprise, surpassing every experts predictions up 21%.

More 4th Of July Nuggets: Not only did Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on July 4, 1826 within an hour of each other, exactly 50 years after signing the Declaration of Independence, James Monroe also died on the 4th of July back in 1831. And President Calvin Coolidge was born July 4, 1872. … And I have two favorite 4th of July T-Shirts, don’t know which one I’ll wear tomorrow while Barbecuing, Red White and Booze or Party like it’s 1776.

Answer – Chris Martin of Cold Play.


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