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August 11

1949
Eric Carmen, vocalist for the Raspberries, is born in Cleveland, OH.
The Raspberries "Go All The Way"

1955
Solo artist Joe Jackson is born in Burton-on-Trent, England. His biggest hit is "Steppin' Out," a No. 6 song in 1982.
Joe Jackson "Is She Really Going Out With Him?"

1956
Elvis Presley's "Don't Be Cruel" is released.
Elvis Presley "Don't Be Cruel" Tupelo 1956

1957
Just nine days after being on The Big Beat, Jerry Lee Lewis returns. He again closes with "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On." By the end of the month it will top both the Country & Western and R&B charts.
Jerry Lee Lewis "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" 1957

1962
Booker T. and the MG's instrumental song, "Green Onions," is released on Stax Records. It will make it up to number three on the pop charts.
Booker T & The MG's "Green Onions"

1964
No. 1 Hit: "Everybody Loves Somebody," Dean Martin. The song becomes the theme song to NBC's The Dean Martin Show the following year.
Dean Martin "Everybody Loves Somebody"

1966
As The Beatles arrive at Chicago's O'Hare Airport to start their last tour of the United States, John Lennon's controversial remark about the band being more popular than Jesus Christ is taking its toll. Stock in the band's record company, Capitol, is dropping and the city fathers of Memphis request the cancelation of an upcoming Beatles concert in the city. John apologizes for his remarks at a televised press conference.
John Lennon Jesus controversy - L.A. 1966

1968
The first Beatles single on their own Apple Records is released. "Hey Jude" b/w "Revolution."
The Beatles "Hey Jude"

1969
Diana Ross invites 350 guests to a Beverly Hills club to see the newest Motown act, The Jackson 5.
The Jackson 5 "Who's Lovin' You?"

1972
Elvis and Priscilla file for divorce. They had married in May of 1967.

1973
After seeing KISS play at a New York hotel, producer Bill Aucion offers to become their manager and promises a record deal.
Kiss "Strutter" Live 1973

1973
The Edgar Winter Group's "Free Ride" is released.
Edgar Winter Group "Free Ride" Fan-made Video

1975
Aerosmith's Toys In The Attic LP goes gold.

1981
No. 1 Hit: “Endless Love,” Diana Ross & Lionel Richie. The song holds onto the top spot for nine weeks, making it the most successful duo, most successful Motown single, and most successful soundtrack single of all time.

1982
The debut of Anglo-American pop-rock band, The Pretenders is certified platinum about three years after its release. The L.P. contained two hits, "Brass in Pocket" and "Kid."
The Pretenders "Brass in Pocket"

1982
Amanda Grace Sudano is born to Donna Summer and her husband, Bruce Sudano.

1985
Duran Duran's lead singer Simon LeBon's boat capsizes off the English coast during a race. He's rescued by the Royal Navy after he spends 40 minutes trapped in an underwater air pocket.
Duran Duran "Rio"

1986
After almost 20 years, six Monkees albums that are re-released, re-enter Billboard's LP chart.

1996
Mel Taylor, drummer for the Ventures, dies of lung cancer in Tarzana, CA. He is 62.
The Ventures "Wipe Out"

1996
Rafael Jeronym Kubelick, a former director and conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, dies in Lucerne, Switzerland at the age of 82.

1997
Four Elvis confidants known as “The Memphis Mafia” commemorate the 20th anniversary of the King’s passing with a webcast interview. In the chat, Lamar Fike, Marty Lacker, Marty Red and Sonny West discuss Presley’s humble beginnings, the women in his life, his fame, and his drug problems.

2003
Phish bassist Mike Gordon is arrested in Wantagh, N.Y., and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and trespassing in a closed area. At a concert by the Dead at Jones Beach’s Tommy Hilfiger Theater, police were alerted that a nine-year-old girl was missing. The child was later found with Gordon in an enclosed boathouse near the backstage area of the venue, for use by state employees only.
The Toadies "Possum Kingdom"