The number one album today in 1980 was Billy Joel’s “Glass Houses”:

Birthdays start with a pioneer in the transition from blues to rock and roll, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins:

Dion DiMucci, better known by his first name:

Lonnie Mack:

Martha Reeves, who led the Vandellas:

Danny McCullock of the Animals:

Cesar Zuiderwijk, drummer for Golden Earring:

Phil Harris, drummer for one-hit-wonder Ace: