In 1975, Robert Plant and his wife were seriously injured in an automobile accident that occurred while on vacation in the Greek Isles.
On this date in 1980, John Lennon began recording sessions for the album "Double Fantasy" at NYC's legendary recording studio The Hit Factory with Yoko Ono and producer Jack Douglas.
In 1984, Prince hit #1 on the US charts with his album Purple Rain. The album would remain at #1 for 24 weeks, selling over 8 million copies.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS
Paul Reynolds, guitarist A Flock of Seagulls, born 1962
Sam Yaffa, guitarist Hanoi Rocks, 1963