This Day in Music History – August 10th

1954 – Elvis Presley made an appearance in Memphis where he debuted “That’s All Right (Mama).”

1959 – The four male members of the Platters are arrested and charged with aiding and abetting prostitution, lewdness and assignation. They were acquitted on December 10, 1959.

1970 – Jim Morrison’s trial for allegedly exposing himself onstage in Miami, FL, began.

1972 – Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested for drug possession after a concert in Gothenburg Sweden. Paul was fined $1,000 and Linda $200.

1975 – “Manhattan Transfer,” the summer variety show, premiered on CBS-TV.

1982 – Johnny Lyon (Asbury Jukes) and Jill Glasner were married.

1985 – Madonna’s “Like A Virgin” became the first album by a female to be certified for 5 million sales.

1995 – Jimmy Buffett led a birthday celebration for U.S. President Clinton’s birthday at the White House.

1999 – It was announced that Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs was leaving Oasis.

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