Today in Music History

August 2

• 1957
  #1 Hit Elvis tops US chart with 'Teddy Bear'

  Elvis Presley began a seven-week run at number one on the Billboard Top 100 with '(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear'.

• 1960
  Birthday Mary-Louise Parker born

  Actor and singer Mary-Louise Parker was born in South Carolina; she later recorded for the soundtrack of Boys on the Side.

• 1962
  Birthday Joe Elliott born

  Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott was born in Sheffield, England, and later fronted one of rock's biggest 1980s bands.

• 1964
  Birthday Mary Chapin Carpenter born

  Singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter was born in Princeton, New Jersey, and became a major country music star.

• 1971
  Release George Harrison's Bangladesh live album

  The Concert for Bangladesh live triple album was released in the US, documenting the landmark charity shows at Madison Square Garden.

• 1975
  #1 Hit Bee Gees hit No. 1 with 'Jive Talkin''

  The Bee Gees started a two-week run at number one in the US with 'Jive Talkin',' their first US chart-topper.

• 1985
  Milestone Rock Hudson names AIDS publicly

  Rock Hudson publicly acknowledged he had AIDS, a major moment that increased global awareness and spurred benefit concerts.

• 1986
  #1 Hit Chris de Burgh reaches UK No. 1

  'The Lady in Red' began a three-week run at number one in the UK, becoming Chris de Burgh's biggest hit.

• 1991
  In Memoriam Gino Vannelli's brother Joe dies

  Singer and songwriter Joe Vannelli died at 36; he had worked closely with his brother Gino Vannelli on several albums.

• 1997
  #1 Hit Puff Daddy tops US with tribute single

  Puff Daddy and Faith Evans began an 11-week US number one run with 'I'll Be Missing You,' honoring The Notorious B.I.G.