Non-musical history for today: 1985 – Serial killer Richard Ramirez, aka the “Night Stalker,” committed the first two murders in his Los Angeles murder spree. I am fascinated by serial killers. Not in a “I’m going to become one” sense, but just that the whole thing is quite interesting. He was beaten by around 10 civilians when he attempted to do stupid stuff in their neighborhood. They held him down until the police could arrive. He ended up on Death Row but died from complications secondary to B-cell lymphoma. He had also been affected by “chronic substance abuse and chronic hepatitis C viral infection.” His body was not claimed, so it was cremated.

Hey! Also, traditionally St. Patrick’s Day is a day for public celebration, jubilation, etc. Please be careful out there this evening. It’s an “amateur drinking holiday” and people are not as cautious as they should be.

Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for March 17.

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