EMI Drops Sex Pistols
Jan 6 EMI records drop punk rock group Sex Pistols
"Low"
Jan 14 RCA releases David Bowie's 11th studio album, "Low"; the album is the first collaboration with Brian Eno, in what becomes known as his 'Berlin trilogy'
4th American Music Awards
Jan 31 4th American Music Awards: Olivia Newton-John & Elton John win