TODAY IN HISTORY – August 10th
1909 - Born on this day, Clarence Leonidas 'Leo' Fender, inventor and founder of the Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company. The Fender Telecaster (1949) was the first mass-produced electric guitar; the Fender Stratocaster (1954) is among the world's most iconic electric guitars and the Fender Precision Bass (1951) set the standard for electric bass guitars. Fender died on 21st March 1991 having long suffered from Parkinson's disease.
1940 - Born this day, Bobby Hatfield, singer, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, The Righteous Brothers, 1965 UK and US No.1 single You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin, 1990 UK No.1 single Unchained Melody, first released in 1965, featured in the film Ghost. Died 5 November 2003.
1947 - Born this day, Ian Anderson, in Scotland, rock musician, flautist, singer, Jethro Tull, 1969 UK No.3 single Living In The Past.
1954 - Elvis Presley made one of his first professional appearances, at Overton Park, in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. He used the occasion to debut his new record, That's All Right (Mama).
1959 - Four male members of The Platters were arrested after being found 'inflagrante delicto', with four 19-year-old women (3 of them white), the scandal resulted in radio stations across the US removing Patters records from their playlists.
1959 - Born this day, Rosanna Arquette, in New York City, actress (Desperately Seeking Susan). She was the subject of the hit song “Rosanna” by Toto.
1961 - Born on this day, Jon Farriss drummer, INXS, (1988 UK No.2 & US No.1 single 'Need You Tonight'). 1987 album 'Kick' has sold over 10m copies in the US alone and features four Top 10 singles; 'Need You Tonight,' 'Devil Inside', 'New Sensation,' and 'Never Tear Us Apart.'
1963 - 13-year-old Little Stevie Wonder started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with Fingertips part II, making him the youngest singer to top the charts.
1964 - Born this day, Neneh Cherry, singer (Buffalo Stance, Manchild, 7 seconds (with Youssou N'Dour)).
1964 - Mick Jagger was fined £32 in Liverpool for driving without insurance and breaking the speed limit. His solicitor explained that Jagger was on 'an errand of mercy', driving to see two fans injured in a car crash.
1968 - Born this day, Anita Pallenberg gave birth to Keith Richards' son, Marlon.
1970 - Simon and Garfunkels album 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' was at No.1 on the UK album chart, The Beatles were at No.2 with 'Let It Be' and Bob Dylan was at No.3 with 'Self Portrait.'
1972 - Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested and fined £800 for possession of cannabis in a drugs bust after a concert in Gothenburg, Sweden.
1976 - Elton John played the first of ten sold out nights at Madison Sq. Gardens in New York City. The $1.25 million generated from the shows broke the record set by The Rolling Stones in 1975
1983 - Kajagoogoo sacked their lead singer Limahl who took up a solo career. The group scored the 1983 UK No.1 single 'Too Shy'.
1985 - Bryan Adams scored his first US No.1 album with Reckless.
1985 - 'Money for Nothing' by Dire Straits peaked at No.4 on the UK singles chart. Notable for its groundbreaking music video and a cameo appearance by Sting singing the song's falsetto introduction and backing chorus, "I want my MTV," who also co-wrote the song with Mark Knopfler. The video was also the first to be aired on MTV Europe when the network started on 1 August 1987.
1985 - Simon Le Bon from Duran Duran, was air lifted to safety when his boat Drum, overturned while racing off the English coast.
1985 - Michael Jackson bought ATV Music, including the rights to every Beatle song, for $47 million.
1987 - Wilson Pickett was found guilty by a New Jersey court of possessing a shotgun with intent to endanger life following his involvement in a fist fight in a bar.
1999 - It was announced that Oasis rhythm guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs had quit the band after finishing his guitar parts on the bands new album.
2002 - Lisa Marie Presley married actor Nicolas Cage at a resort in Hawaii. The marriage was Presley's third. She was married previously to musician Danny Keough and pop star Michael Jackson. Cage filed for divorce four months later.
2008 - US singer-songwriter Isaac Hayes died at his home in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 65. Police were called to his home after his wife found him unconscious. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Hayes won an Oscar for the 1971 hit Theme From Shaft as was also known as the voice of Chef from the hit cartoon show, South Park. He was married four times and had 12 children.
2008 - American singer-songwriter Katy Perry went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I Kissed A Girl'. The track was a worldwide hit topping the charts in over than 20 countries.
1909 - Born on this day, Clarence Leonidas 'Leo' Fender, inventor and founder of the Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company. The Fender Telecaster (1949) was the first mass-produced electric guitar; the Fender Stratocaster (1954) is among the world's most iconic electric guitars and the Fender Precision Bass (1951) set the standard for electric bass guitars. Fender died on 21st March 1991 having long suffered from Parkinson's disease.
1940 - Born this day, Bobby Hatfield, singer, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, The Righteous Brothers, 1965 UK and US No.1 single You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin, 1990 UK No.1 single Unchained Melody, first released in 1965, featured in the film Ghost. Died 5 November 2003.
1947 - Born this day, Ian Anderson, in Scotland, rock musician, flautist, singer, Jethro Tull, 1969 UK No.3 single Living In The Past.
1954 - Elvis Presley made one of his first professional appearances, at Overton Park, in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. He used the occasion to debut his new record, That's All Right (Mama).
1959 - Four male members of The Platters were arrested after being found 'inflagrante delicto', with four 19-year-old women (3 of them white), the scandal resulted in radio stations across the US removing Patters records from their playlists.
1959 - Born this day, Rosanna Arquette, in New York City, actress (Desperately Seeking Susan). She was the subject of the hit song “Rosanna” by Toto.
1961 - Born on this day, Jon Farriss drummer, INXS, (1988 UK No.2 & US No.1 single 'Need You Tonight'). 1987 album 'Kick' has sold over 10m copies in the US alone and features four Top 10 singles; 'Need You Tonight,' 'Devil Inside', 'New Sensation,' and 'Never Tear Us Apart.'
1963 - 13-year-old Little Stevie Wonder started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with Fingertips part II, making him the youngest singer to top the charts.
1964 - Born this day, Neneh Cherry, singer (Buffalo Stance, Manchild, 7 seconds (with Youssou N'Dour)).
1964 - Mick Jagger was fined £32 in Liverpool for driving without insurance and breaking the speed limit. His solicitor explained that Jagger was on 'an errand of mercy', driving to see two fans injured in a car crash.
1968 - Born this day, Anita Pallenberg gave birth to Keith Richards' son, Marlon.
1970 - Simon and Garfunkels album 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' was at No.1 on the UK album chart, The Beatles were at No.2 with 'Let It Be' and Bob Dylan was at No.3 with 'Self Portrait.'
1972 - Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested and fined £800 for possession of cannabis in a drugs bust after a concert in Gothenburg, Sweden.
1976 - Elton John played the first of ten sold out nights at Madison Sq. Gardens in New York City. The $1.25 million generated from the shows broke the record set by The Rolling Stones in 1975
1983 - Kajagoogoo sacked their lead singer Limahl who took up a solo career. The group scored the 1983 UK No.1 single 'Too Shy'.
1985 - Bryan Adams scored his first US No.1 album with Reckless.
1985 - 'Money for Nothing' by Dire Straits peaked at No.4 on the UK singles chart. Notable for its groundbreaking music video and a cameo appearance by Sting singing the song's falsetto introduction and backing chorus, "I want my MTV," who also co-wrote the song with Mark Knopfler. The video was also the first to be aired on MTV Europe when the network started on 1 August 1987.
1985 - Simon Le Bon from Duran Duran, was air lifted to safety when his boat Drum, overturned while racing off the English coast.
1985 - Michael Jackson bought ATV Music, including the rights to every Beatle song, for $47 million.
1987 - Wilson Pickett was found guilty by a New Jersey court of possessing a shotgun with intent to endanger life following his involvement in a fist fight in a bar.
1999 - It was announced that Oasis rhythm guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs had quit the band after finishing his guitar parts on the bands new album.
2002 - Lisa Marie Presley married actor Nicolas Cage at a resort in Hawaii. The marriage was Presley's third. She was married previously to musician Danny Keough and pop star Michael Jackson. Cage filed for divorce four months later.
2008 - US singer-songwriter Isaac Hayes died at his home in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 65. Police were called to his home after his wife found him unconscious. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Hayes won an Oscar for the 1971 hit Theme From Shaft as was also known as the voice of Chef from the hit cartoon show, South Park. He was married four times and had 12 children.
2008 - American singer-songwriter Katy Perry went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'I Kissed A Girl'. The track was a worldwide hit topping the charts in over than 20 countries.