This Day in Music History: February 10
February 10, 2017We cover all sorts of news, facts and historical and interesting facts that happened on this day in music history.
Today: February 10.
1966: Bob Marley married Rita Anderson, a singer in the band The Soulettes. They had three children together.
1973: Elton John had his first UK No.1 album when 'Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player' started a six-week run at the top of the charts.
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1977: The Clash began recording their debut album at CBS studios in London, England. The album was recorded over three weekend sessions at CBS Studio 3 in February 1977. By the third of these sessions, the album was recorded and mixed, and the tapes were delivered to CBS at the beginning of March. It cost them £4000 to produce the album.
1979: Rod Stewart started a four week run at the top of the US singles chart with 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy', his third US No.1, also and a No.1 hit in the UK. Also on this day, Stewart started a three-week run at the top of the US album chart with 'Blondes Have More Fun.'
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1984: Frankie Goes To Hollywood topped the UK singles chart for the third week with 'Relax.' Eurythmics were at the top of the album charts with 'Touch.'
1990: Paula Abdul started a three week run at the top of the US singles chart with 'Opposites Attract', her fourth US No.1 hit, and also a No.2 hit in the UK.
1997: Blur released their eponymous fifth studio album. As It reached the top of the UK charts as well as to the top 20 in six other countries. The success of 'Song 2' led Blur to become very successful in the US, where the Britpop scene had been largely unsuccessful.
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