Bernie Leadon-guitarist for Eagles born in 1947
Brian May-guitarist for Queen (and astrophysicist) born in 1947
The late Allen Collins-guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd was born on this day in 1952
1976: Deep Purple split up for the first time. The group would later reunite in 1984 with the Mark II lineup.
1985Joan Jett calls up-and-coming heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson before his fight with Larry Sims, which Tyson wins handily. The superstitious Tyson insists on getting a call from Jett before every fight, which he does until breaking tradition for his bout against Buster Douglas on February 11, 1990 – Tyson’s first loss.
1986: Genesis reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the first and only time with “Invisible Touch” which spent one week on top of the chart.
2013: Pearl Jam play a sold-out show at Wrigley Field in Chicago, the first American stop touring behind their 10th studio album, Lightning Bolt. Seven songs in, the show is delayed by… lightning. After midnight, the band returns to the stage and plays a rousing set, as the place is still packed.\