Events in Music History in June 1978

Darkness on the Edge of Town

Jun 2 Columbia Records releases Bruce Springsteen fourth studio album "Darkness on the Edge of Town"

  • Jun 4 "Working" closes at 46th St Theater, NYC, after 25 performances

Grease

Jun 16 Film "Grease" opens, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, based on the 1971 musical

Music History

Jun 17 "Cheeseburger In Paradise" by Jimmy Buffett peaks at #32

  • Jun 19 "Best Little Whorehouse..." opens at 46th St NYC for 1577 performances

Evita

Jun 21 Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical "Evita", starring Elaine Page, premieres at the Prince Edward Theatre, London

  • Jun 28 UNICEF chooses rock group Kansas as Ambassadors of Goodwill