March 17

• Mama Cass joins Mamas & Papas after Mamas-to-Papas ratio deemed insufficient.

• Willie Nelson releases “Naked Willie” a collection of his old material recorded without instruments. Compensates with horrifying title.

• NY’s premier punk rock club CBGB’s closes. Owner plans to sell every fixture and reopen in Las Vegas. Sid Vicious, Joe Strummer and every Ramone turn in graves.