Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe (Aug. 19) Today's musical birthdays include the late Harry Mills of the Mills Brothers, who was born in 1913; drummer Ginger Baker of Cream and, later, Blind Faith in 1939 (age 63); Johnny Nash in 1940 (age 62); Billy J. Kramer of Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas in 1943 (age 59); Ian Gillan of Deep Purple in 1945 (age 57); Looking Glass's Elliot Lurie in 1948 (age 54); bassist John Deacon of Queen in 1951 (age 51); and rapper M.C. Eric in 1970 (age 32). Advertisement Today in music history: In 1964, the Beatles' first U.S. tour opened in San Francisco, with the Righteous Brothers and Jackie DeShannon also on the bill. In 1967, Ringo Starr's first wife, Maureen, gave birth to the couple's second son, Jason. The same day, the Beatles' "All You Need Is Love" topped the U.S.singles charts. In 1969, Miles Davis -- backed by John McLaughlin, Chick Corea and Wayne Shorter -- recorded the classic "Bitches Brew" album. In 1973, Kris Kristofferson married Rita Coolidge. They were divorced six years later. In 1979, rockabilly Dorsey Burnette died from a heart attack at age 46. Advertisement In 1984, Beach Boy Brian Wilson was arrested for criminal trespassing outside the Republican National Convention in Dallas. The complaint was later dropped. In 1987, Ike Turner was arrested in West Hollywood for making an illegal turn. Police found cocaine in his car and only 11 cents in his pocket. In 1988, U.S. jukebox operators named their All Time Most Played records as Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" and Patsy Cline's "Crazy." In 1994, Rod Stewart filed a $40 million lawsuit against the Star tabloid newspaper for reporting he had a throat ailment that'd eventually end his career. In 1996, rock singer Melissa Etheridge announced that her lover -- Julie Cypher -- was pregnant and expecting a baby in January. In 1998, David Crosby appeared with his new musical project, CPR, on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." CPR stands for Crosby, Pevar and Raymond -- Raymond being James Raymond, Crosby's biologicial son. The two had first meet only fouryears earlier, while Crosby was recovering from his liver transplant. Topping the charts on this date: It's Now or Never - Elvis Presley (1960), People Got to be Free - The Rascals (1968), Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton Advertisement John and Kiki Dee (1976). Today's musical quiz: Cream's biggest hit was also the band's first. Can you name that tune?Answer: "Sunshine of Your Love."
