Events in Music History in February 1976

"The Sonny & Cher Show"

Feb 1 Sonny & Cher resume TV variety show, despite real-life divorce; now titled "The Sonny & Cher Show"

"This Guitar (Can't Keep From Crying)"

Feb 6 George Harrison releases single "This Guitar (Can't Keep From Crying)"

  • Feb 7 Larry Groce's "Junk Food Junkie" peaks at #9
  • Feb 17 Cliff Jones' theatrical rock opera "Rockabye Hamlet", starring Beverly D'Angelo, opens at Minskoff Theater, NYC; runs for 7 performances
  • Feb 21 Cliff Jones' theatrical rock opera "Rockabye Hamlet", starring Beverly D'Angelo, closes at Minskoff Theater, NYC, after 7 performances

Grammy Awards

Feb 28 18th Grammy Awards: "Love Will Keep Us Together" Record of the Year; Natalie Cole 1st African American to win Best New Artist