The Midday Distraction #86: Rocket City Riot

Today's episode features energetic rock 'n' roll from a Magnatune artist.

Here's what you'll hear today (right-click to download MP3 or to open in a new tab or window):

• Rocket City Riot: "No End in Sight"
• Rocket City Riot: "Middle Age Suicide"
• Rocket City Riot: "All My Pain"

(Total play time: 12:39)

Ptolemy V took the Egyptian throne on this day in 196 B.C.E. Robert the Bruce was crowned Scotland's king this day in 1306 C.E. Apache warrior Geronimo surrendered to the U.S. Army this day in 1886. American comic book artist Carl Barks was born this day in 1901. Blues guitarist Robert Lockwood Jr. was born this day in 1915. Singer Sarah Vaughan was born this day in 1924. Actor and playwright Austin Pendleton was born this day in 1940. English musician Tony Banks (of Genesis) was born this day in 1950. Scottish singer Billy Mackenzie (of Associates) was born this day in 1957. The Champs' "Tequila" was the No. 1 song in the U.S. this day in 1958. American filmmaker Quentin Tarantino was born this day in 1963. Actress Elizabeth Mitchell was born this day in 1970. Canadian actor Nathan Fillion was born this day in 1971. Dutch artist M.C. Escher died this day in 1972. Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly With His Song" topped the U.S. singles chart this day in 1973. The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Viagra for treatment of male impotence this day in 1998. American comic actor Milton Berle, British actor Dudley Moore, and American director Billy Wilder all died this day in 2002.