Q: Which country singer’s dad was a pitcher for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies?Ī: Tim McGraw. The group is also known for other hits such as “Fresh,” “Celebration” and “Get Down On It.” The band will perform at Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. Guitarist Claydes Charles Smith brought the 1983 single “Johanna” to the group, but had originally named it “Dear Mom.” The group’s bassist and founding member Robert Bell suggested changing the title to “Johanna” to follow the trend of naming songs after women at the time that included tracks like Toto’s “Rosanna.”

Q: Which American-funk band changed the name of their single “Johanna” from the initial title, “Dear Mom?”Ī: Kool & The Gang. New Year’s Eve: Party, dine and celebrate at Southern California casinos

The singer will be joined on stage by her long-time guitarist and husband, Neil Giraldo, at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. She was the second artist and first female artist featured on MTV with her video for “You Better Run.” The very first video was The Buggles’s “Video Killed The Radio Star.” Benatar is known for iconic songs such as “Heartbreaker,” “Love is a Battlefield” and “We Belong.” Q: Which female rockstar was the first to have a video played on MTV?Ī: Pat Benatar.

Can you guess the answers before reading on? Good luck. We’ve compiled a selection of events coming to the casinos in September and included a little trivia. As summer comes to an end and the transition to fall begins, there are still plenty of live events happening throughout Southern California before the last quarter of the year is dominated by holidays.īut how many of those events are happening at venues that also house slot machines, card tables, fine dining experiences, premium bars and lavish pools? Southern California casinos offer all of that and feature a wide variety of entertainment, from country and rock concerts to comedy shows and theatrical performances.

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