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1977
Black Sabbath Osbourne quit

In late 1977, while in rehearsal for their next album and just days before the band was set to enter the studio, Osbourne abruptly quit the band.

The Rolling Stones reached No. 3

1977’s Love You Live , the first Stones live album since Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out! It reached No. 3 in the UK and No. 5 in the US.

Rich Kids were formed in 1977 by bass player Glen Matlock after he

Rich Kids were formed in 1977 by bass player Glen Matlock after he left the Sex Pistols . An early line-up consisted of keyboardist Bill Smyth, Rusty Egan on drums , Steve New on lead guitar , and The Clash ‘s Mick Jones . Midge Ure , whose band Slik…
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Black Sabbath Walker flew to Birmingham

Walker, who was at that time fronting a band called Mistress, flew to Birmingham from California in late 1977 to write material and rehearse with Black Sabbath.

The Rolling Stones marriage ended

His marriage to Bianca Jagger ended in 1977, although they had long been estranged.

The Membranes In 1977, John Robb and Mark Tilton formed the band at Blackpool Sixth

In 1977, John Robb and Mark Tilton formed the band at Blackpool Sixth Form College . Inspired by punk rock and the DIY ethic of punk , they started both a fanzine , Rox, and The Membranes at the same time. Tilton, who lived a few doors down the road…
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Rainbow (rock band) released in the summer of 1977

as displayed on the live album On Stage , released in the summer of 1977.

Def Leppard joined in 1977

Pete Willis joined in 1977, departing briefly but returning full time.

The Outcasts (Belfast band) The band formed in early 1977, with a line-up of Blair Hamilton (

The band formed in early 1977, with a line-up of Blair Hamilton ( vocals ), Colin “Getty” Getgood ( lead guitar ) and the three Cowan brothers Greg ( bass ), Colin (drums) and Martin (rhythm guitar). According to Greg Cowan, their name derived from the fact that they were…
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Rainbow (rock band) fired him in January 1977

Blackmore subsequently decided that Bain was substandard and fired him in January 1977.