Just in time for Wookiee Life Day, a documentary about the 1978 ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ Friday, November 17 by ABC NewsThe Star Wars Holiday Special aired on CBS just one time in November of 1978, and that ill-advised attempt to cash in on Star Wars after it exploded into theaters in May of 1977 left saga creator George Lucas —... Read More.
On This Day, July 24, 1978: The ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ movie opens in theaters Monday, July 24 by ABC NewsOn This Day, July 24, 1978…The all-star movie musical Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, inspired by The Beatles’ classic album, opened in theaters to mostly negative reviews from critics.The movie featured music from The Beatles album, and a cast of music superstars including Peter Frampton, The Bee... Read More.
On This Day, June 9, 1978: The Rolling Stones release ‘Some Girls’ Friday, June 9 by ABC NewsOn This Day, June 9, 1978…The Rolling Stones released the album Some Girls, which was their first album to feature guitarist Ronnie Wood as a full-time member.The album, which went to #1 in the U.S., featured the #1 song “Miss You,” along with future classics “Beat of Burden,” which... Read More.
On This Day, May 23, 1978: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band kick off their Darkness Tour Tuesday, May 23 by ABC NewsOn This Day, May 23, 1978 ...Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band kicked off their Darkness tour at Shea’s in Buffalo, New York.The tour, in support of Springsteen’s fourth studio album, Darkness on the Edge of Town, included a three-night stand at the Palladium in... Read More.
On This Day, May 18, 1978: ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ is released in U.S. theaters Thursday, May 18 by ABC NewsOn This Day, May 18, 1978 … The life of future Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Buddy Holly hit the big screen when The Buddy Holly Story opened in theaters in the U.S., including a special premiere in Holly’s hometown of Lubbock, Texas. The film starred a 33-year-old Gary Busey as... Read More.
On This Day, April 26, 1978: The concert film ‘The Last Waltz’ is released Wednesday, April 26 by ABC NewsOn This Day, April 26, 1978 …The concert documentary The Last Waltz, about The Band’s farewell concert, opened in theaters.The movie, directed by Martin Scorsese, focused on The Band’s Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, show at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, which was billed as their... Read More.
Woman found shot dead in 1978, known for decades as ‘Granby Girl,’ is finally identified Monday, March 6 by ABC News(GRANBY, Mass.) -- A young woman who was found dead in the woods in Granby, Massachusetts, in 1978 and known for decades only as "Granby Girl" has finally been identified and her son is thanking authorities for "never giving up on her."The woman's remains... Read More.
On This Day – February 10, 1978: Van Halen release their self-titled debut album Friday, February 10 by ABC NewsOn This Day, February 10, 1978... Van Halen released their self-titled debut album, which peaked at number 19 on the Billboard 200 Album charts.The album featured such future classics as “Runnin’ with the Devil,” “Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love,” “Janie’s Cryin’,” the instrumental “Eruption,” and a cover of The Kinks’... Read More.
Blondie premieres unreleased 1978 song “Mr. Sightseer” from upcoming ‘Against the Odds’ box set Tuesday, August 9 by ABC NewsBlondie has debuted a 1978 home recording of a previously unreleased song called "Mr. Sightseer" as the latest advance track from the band's expansive forthcoming box set, Blondie: Against the Odds 1974-1982, which is... Read More.
New collection featuring Phil Lynott documentary, 1978 Thin Lizzy concert film released Friday Friday, June 24 by ABC NewsThe new Thin Lizzy-themed audio/video collection pairing the 2020 documentary Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away with the archival concert film and album Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back in Town Live at the Sydney Opera House October 1978
New collection featuring Phil Lynott documentary and 1978 Thin Lizzy concert film and CD due in June Thursday, May 5 by ABC NewsA new Thin Lizzy-themed audio/video collection pairing the 2020 documentary Phil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away with the archival concert film and album Thin Lizzy: The Boys Are Back in Town Live at the Sydney Opera House October 1978