Today in Rock History – August 20th

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August 20th 

  • Steve Winwood was #1 on the charts on this day in 1988 with his album “Roll With It.” The title track would also be a #1 hit.  
  • Today in 1969, The Beatles put the finishing touches on “I Want You (She’s So Heavy),” and then worked on the final song order for the Abbey Road album. It was the last time all four band members were together in the studio where most of their work was recorded.  
  • And Happy Birthday to Robert Plant. The former Led Zeppelin lead singer turns 72.