Events in Music History in June 1981

Somewhere in England

Jun 5 George Harrison releases "Somewhere in England", his ninth studio album, includes John Lennon tribute "All Those Years Ago" (Featuring Paul and Ringo)

  • Jun 8 15th Music City News Country Awards: Mandrell Sisters win
  • Jun 14 No Nukes concert at Hollywood Bowl
  • Jun 19 Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Hawkwind and Ginger Baker headline; other performers include New Order, Taj Mahal, Aswad, Gordon Giltrap, Judie Tzuke, Gong, Matumbi, Robert Hunter, Supercharge, and Talisman
  • Jun 20 Guitarist Gerry Cott quits Boomtown Rats

Music History

Jun 22 Mark David Chapman pleads guilty to killing former Beatle John Lennon

  • Jun 23 "This Was Burlesque" opens at Princess Theater NYC for 28 performances
  • Jun 28 "Piaf" closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 165 performances