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ON THIS DAY IN MUSIC

August 10th

1959 - The Platters

Four members of The Platters were arrested after a gig in Cincinnati after being found with four 19 year old women, (3 of them white), in various stages of undress. The scandal resulted in radio stations across the US removing Platters records from their playlists.

A happy day for the Platters. Back on August 10 they were arrested in Cincinnati and charged with aiding and abetting prostitution, lewdness and assignation after several young women were discovered in their hotel room. Today they’re acquitted, but the judge nevertheless chides the doo-wop group, “You have lost an opportunity to be an example to your people. … You have taken that which can be the core of reproductive life and turned it into a socially abhorrent, tawdry indulgence in lust. … For these transgressions you will be accountable in that highest court before which you must in the end stand final judgment.”

1963 - Richmond Jazz Festival

Acker Bilk, Chris Barber, Ronnie Ross, Ginger Johnson and his African Messengers, Cyril Davies, Long John Baldry and The Rolling Stones all appeared at the third Richmond Jazz Festival held over two days in Richmond, England. A weekend ticket cost 20 shillings.

Timeline and list of acts

Chris Barber

Acker Bilk's Paramount Jazz Band

Blue Note Jazz Band

Cyril Davis Rhythm and Blues All Stars

Joe Harriott Quartet

Tubby Hayes Quintet

Frank Holder

Ginger Johnson's African Drums

Dil Jones Trio

Terry Lightfoot

Long John Baldrey

Humphrey Lyttleton

The Nightshift

The Rolling Stones

Rustix Jumpet

The Velvetts

The Village

Alex Walsh and His Band

John Williams Big Band

Milton James Sextet

Ronnie Ross Quintet

Ottilie Patterson

Cyril Davies = Harmonica, Nicky Hopkins = Piano, Bernie Watson = Guitar, Rick Fensun-Brown = Bass Guitar, & Carlo Little = Drums. People like to suggest that Jimmy Page played on this as second guitar. He wasn't and didn't and in fact never played with Cyril Davies. The extraordinary guitar is Bernie Watson and enjoy the very young legendary Nicky Hopkins on piano with the signature harmonica of the older Cyril Davies

1972 - Paul McCartney

During their Wings Over Europe Tour, Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested in Sweden for possession of drugs. McCartney joked the arrest would “make good publicity” for the tour.

1985 - Dire Straits

'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.

1987 - Wilson Pickett

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 - Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs

It was announced that Oasis rhythm guitarist Paul 'Bonehead' Arthur's had quit the band after finishing his guitar parts on the bands new album. Arthurs stated he left in order to spend more time with his children who were both very young at the time and since then relationship seems relatively amicable with the others from Oasis

2002 - Lisa Marie Presley

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. Four months!? What is it about celebrities? Not it may be noted Cage's shortest marriage as his fourth lasted four days and was annulled.

2007 - Anthony Wilson

Anthony Wilson the UK music mogul behind some of Manchester's most successful bands died aged 57 after suffering from kidney cancer. The TV presenter and entrepreneur founded Factory records, the label behind New Order and the Happy Mondays was also famous for setting up the Hacienda nightclub in Manchester, England.

2007 - Emma Bunton

Spice Girl Emma Bunton gave birth to a baby boy called Beau at London's private Portland Hospital. Bunton and her partner Jade Jones, a former member of defunct boy band Damage, had been together for eight years.

2008 - Katy Perry

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.

BIRTHDAYS

1962 - Julia Fordham

Julia Fordham, singer, songwriter, one time member of Mari Wilson's Wilsations and backing singer for Kim Wilde, (1988 UK No.27 single 'Happy Ever After').

1947 - Ian Anderson

British musician, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian Anderson, best known for his work as the lead vocalist, flautist and acoustic guitarist of British rock band Jethro Tull. Anderson has also owned several salmon farms in the UK.

1947 - Ronnie Spector

Ronnie Spector, singer, The Ronettes, (1963 US No.2 & UK No.4 single 'Be My Baby'). Married producer Phil Spector in 1968. Here with 'backing' singers Belinda Carlisle and Grace Slick! I kid you not . . . . . .

Check her here on Jools with Neil Hannon!

1909 - Leo Fender

Leo Fender

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.