Events in Music History in October 1976

  • Oct 2 "Let My People Come" closes at Morosco Theater NYC after 106 performances

Music History

Oct 8 EMI signs British punk rock band "Sex Pistols"

  • Oct 9 "Robber Bridegroom" opens at Biltmore Theater NYC for 145 performances
  • Oct 11 10th Country Music Association Awards: Mel Tillis wins

A Dose of Rock 'n' Roll

Oct 15 Ringo Starr releases single "A Dose of Rock 'n' Roll"; peaks at 26 in US, fails to chart in UK

  • Oct 30 "Going Up" closes at John Golden Theater NYC after 49 performances