Events in Music History in July 1979

Music History

Jul 10 Chuck Berry begins 4 months term in prison for $200,000 in tax evasion

  • Jul 27 "Broadway Opry '79" opens at St James Theater NYC for 6 performances

But Never Jam Today

Jul 31 Bert Keyes and Bob Larimer's musical "But Never Jam Today", based on the works of Lewis Carroll, opens at Longacre Theater, NYC; runs for 8 performances