Leo Fender

January Fourth Rock And Roll Flashback
January Fourth Rock And Roll Flashback
January Fourth Rock And Roll Flashback
A couple of  interesting music events on this day.  In 1954, Elvis Presley paid Sun Records $4.00 to record two songs for his mother: "My Happiness" and "That’s When Your Heartaches Begin." The session took ten minutes. January 4,1965 was a very good day for Leo Fender.
Leo Fender August 10, 1909
Leo Fender August 10, 1909
Leo Fender August 10, 1909
It's a big day for lovers of the  Stratocaster Guitar. Innovator  Leo Fender, would have been 103 today. Leo was born on a farm near Anaheim, California.  His love of electronics would change the guitar world.