Just three months in the making, Led Zeppelin IV got released on this day in 1971. Produced by Jimmy Page and recorded at the country estate known as Hedley Grange, the album containing Stairway to Heaven would go on to sell more than 40 million copies. The cover art for the release was an oil painting Robert Plant picked up at an antique shop in Reading, Berkshire, UK.
Other Noteworthy Classic Rock events on November 8 include...
1944 Bonnie Bramlett born.
1946 The Move, Wizard & Electric Light Orchestra multi instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Roy Wood born.
1949 Bonnie Raitt born.
1967 How I Won the War film with John Lennon opens in New York City.
1968 Cynthia Lennon granted divorce from John.
1970 Jim Morrison records the poems released on An American Prayer.
1971 Led Zeppelin IV (ZOSO) released.
1974 Styx releases Man Of Miracles.
1975 David Bowie does Fame on the Cher TV show.
1980 KISS opens an 11 concert Unmasked tour in Australia and New Zealand.
1994 Eagles release Hell Freezes Over.
1995 Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Pepper breaks his arm playing softball, tour delayed.
1985 Sting's Bring on the Night concert film opens in the US.
1998 Steve Miller and George Thorogood play benefit against MD for 20,000 bikers led by Jay Leno and Peter Fonda .
2005 Live 8 concerts DVD released.
2006 Bob Seger opens tour in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
2009 Charlie Daniels honored on Nashville's Walk of Fame.
