Events in Music History in January 1976

"Oh My My"

Jan 9 Ringo Starr releases single "Oh My My" in the UK

Beatles Drummer, Singer, and Actor Ringo Starr

Pacific Overtures

Jan 11 Stephen Sondheim's musical "Pacific Overtures" opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 193 performances, wins 2 Tony and 2 Drama Desk Awards

Jan 13 Sarah Caldwell is 1st woman to conduct at NYC Metropolitan Opera House as she led orchestra in a performance of "La Traviata"
Jan 16 "Donny & Marie" [Osmond] musical variety show premieres on ABC TV

"I Write the Songs"

Jan 17 "I Write the Songs" cover by Barry Manilow hits #1

"X Offender"

Jan 17 Blondie release their debut single "X Offender" written by Debbie Harry and Gary Valentine

Station to Station

Jan 23 RCA releases "Station to Station", David Bowie's 10th studio album, recorded in Los Angeles; it peaks in the U.S. charts at No.3, and No. 5 in the U.K.