Events in Music History in July 1978

Music History

Jul 1 John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical "The Act", starring Liza Minnelli and directed by Martin Scorsese closes at Majestic Theater, NYC, after 233 performances

  • Jul 9 Revival of Jerry Herman's musical "Hello, Dolly!", starring Carol Channing, closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater, NYC, after 152 performances

Music History

Jul 13 BBC bans Sex Pistols "No One is Innocent"

Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Jul 21 "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" film starring The Bee Gees, based on the Beatles' album of the same name, premieres in NYC

Music History

Jul 25 John Lydon forms rock group Public Ltd Image