United Kingdom

1976
The Police Sting moved to London

On 14 December 1976, Sting moved to London, and on the day of his arrival, sought out Copeland for a jam session .

Deep Purple Bolin was found unconscious

Bolin went on to record his second solo album, Private Eyes . On 4 December 1976, after a show in Miami supporting Jeff Beck , Bolin was found unconscious by his girlfriend and bandmates. Unable to wake him, she hurriedly called paramedics, but it was too late. The official cause…
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Queen (band) Today programme controversy

On 1 December 1976, Queen were the intended guests on London’s early evening Today programme, but they pulled out at the last minute, which caused their late replacement on the show, EMI labelmate the Sex Pistols , to give their infamous expletive-strewn interview with Bill Grundy .

The Clash was briefly replaced by Rob Harper

he was briefly replaced by Rob Harper as the Clash toured in support of the Sex Pistols during December’s Anarchy Tour.

Genesis (band) Wind & Wuthering

Wind & Wuthering was released in December 1976 and reached No. 7 in the UK and No. 26 in the US.

Chelsea (band) After three support gigs playing cover versions of other bands’

After three support gigs playing cover versions of other bands’ songs, Idol and James departed in November 1976, taking Towe with them, to form Generation X .

Black Sabbath touring began

Touring in support of Technical Ecstasy began in November 1976

The Clash Chimes left

Chimes left in late November

Black Sabbath Technical Ecstasy released

It was released on 22 October 1976

Led Zeppelin film premiered

Because of Plant’s injuries, Led Zeppelin did not tour in 1976. Instead, the band completed the concert film The Song Remains the Same and the accompanying soundtrack album . The film premiered in New York City on 20 October 1976, but was given a lukewarm reception by critics and fans.…
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