Events in Music History in July 1976

Music History

Jul 3 Brian Wilson performs with the Beach Boys after his 12 year stage absence, at Anaheim Stadium in California

  • Jul 12 Ian Dury & Kilburns disband
  • Jul 18 "Something's Afoot" closes at Lyceum Theater NYC after 61 performances

Music History

Jul 19 Allman Brother's roadie Scooter Herring sentenced to 75 years for providing drugs for the group, based on Gregg Allman's testimony

  • Jul 19 British rock group Deep Purple disbands
  • Jul 21 "Guys & Dolls" opens at Broadway Theater NYC for 239 performances
  • Jul 22 "Let My People Come" opens at Morosco Theater NYC for 106 performances
  • Jul 23 Wings release single "Let 'em In"
  • Jul 25 Philip Glass and Robert Wilson's opera "Einstein on the Beach" premieres at Théâtre Municipal, in Avignon, France

John Lennon Gets a Green Card

Jul 27 Former Beatle John Lennon is granted a green card for permanent residence in US