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Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history!
FEB 5: Today in 1983, Def Leppard began a 92 week run on the Billboard 200 chart! Despite the album selling over 10 million copies in the U.S. and spawning 5 hits, it only got to #2. Who owned this iconic 80s rock album? 
FEB 12: Happy 70th birthday to Michael McDonald, born today in 1952!
The singer-songwriter, musician, and producer is best known for his tenure with The Doobie Brothers (1975-82, 87, and 2019-present) and his successful solo run. He also was a member of Steely Dan's touring band in 1974. In 2020, he along with his Doobie Brothers bandmates were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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