Dateline, 1958: Rock ‘n’ Roll Wastes Gas!
posted by on July 27 at 13:52 PM
I’ve recently made a habit of checking out the “This Day in Music History” website each morning, and while the items are occasionally (and understandably) dry (“On this day in 1991, Bryan Adams started a seven week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It For You’.”), there is usually at least one gem in the mix. This is the one that made me smile today:
On this day in 1958, fans of rock & roll music were warned that tuning into music on the car radio can cost you more money. Researchers from the Esso gas company said the rhythm of rock & roll can cause the driver to be foot heavy on the pedal, making them waste fuel.
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