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Monday, Aug 3rd
Question: Better late than never? Queen’s Brian May handed in something 36 years late on this date in 2007, but it’s the reason he’s Dr Brian May. What did he do?
Answer: Queen guitarist Brian May handed in his astronomy PhD thesis - 36 years after abandoning it to join the band. He holds a Ph.D. in astrophysics
Tuesday, August 4th
Question: On August 4, 1984, Prince’s soundtrack to Purple Rain began a 24-week run on the US album charts with “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy,” and that iconic title track. It went on to sell over 20 million copies worldwide. Today, it remains one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time. Now it’s headed to Broadway with an iconic producer who’s once again getting his shot. Who is it?
Answer: Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father, Luis Miranda Jr are joining the producing team for the upcoming Broadway adaptation
Wednesday, Aug 5th
Question: There were two girl groups in the last set, the Bangles and Wilson Phillips. Who had more hits?
Answer: The Bangles.
Thursday, Aug 6th
Question: Let’s go back to this day in 1981 when Stevie Nicks released her solo debut, Bella Donna that include a duet with one of Florida’s favorite sons on, “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around”. Who did she duet with?
Answer: The album came out while Stevie was still a member of Fleetwood Mac and included “Edge of Seventeen,” “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” with Tom Petty, and “Leather and Lace” with Don Henley.
Friday, Aug 7th
Question: When Whitney Houston flew first class, who flew with her?
Answer: Whitney Houston was a noted animal lover who famously adored cats and dogs, going so far as to buy first-class plane tickets for her cats rather than letting them fly in cargo.
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