🎖️ September 7, 1988 – Tragedy Strikes Barry Sadler 🎶 On this day, Barry Sadler — the former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who scored a massive 1966 hit with “Ballad of the Green Berets” — was shot while riding in a taxi in Guatemala City. The circumstances remain unclear to this day — whether someone else shot him or the pistol he carried accidentally discharged may never be known. Sadler survived the initial incident but was left with severe brain damage. He remained hospitalized for fourteen mon

On this day in Music History - Sept. 7, 1988 Barry Sadler, who scored a huge 1966 hit with "Ballad Of The Green Berets", is shot while riding in a Guatemala City taxi. Whether someone shot him or the pistol he carried accidentally discharged, will probably never be known. Sadler was hospitalized for fourteen months before dying of his injuries. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio