Events in Music History in January 1978

Your Arm's Too Short To Box With God

Jan 1 Alex Bradford, Vinnette Carroll, and Micki Grant's musical "Your Arm's Too Short To Box With God" closes at Lyceum Theatre, NYC, after 429 performances and 1 Tony Award

  • Jan 2 Rhino Records releases their 1st album "Wildmania"

Sex Pistol's Final Concert

Jan 14 British punk rock band Sex Pistols hold what becomes their final concert at Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, California

Sex Pistols Break Up

Jan 17 After a tumultuous final tour the Sex Pistols break up as a band, which is announced the following day

  • Jan 31 "Elvis: The Legend Lives!" opens at Palace Theater NYC for 101 performances