What were the top selling albums of 1977?
Top Selling Albums: Early 1977
- Fleetwood Mac. Rumours (1977) #1.
- Barry Manilow. Live (1977) #1.
- Steve Miller Band. Book of Dreams (1977) #2.
- The Beatles. The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl (1977) #2.
- Commodores. Commodores (1977)
- Marvin Gaye. Live at the London Palladium (1977)
- Pink Floyd. Animals (1977)
- Foreigner. Foreigner (1977)
What was the first punk rock single ever released?
The Damned’s ‘New Rose’ – widely regarded as the first punk single proper – is 40 years old this month.
WHO released the first punk single?
Many of the mid 70s American bands i.e Television,New York Dolls or even Patti Smith could throw her hat in the ring as to having the first Punk Single but as Eric above said The Ramones with Blitzkreig Bop released April 76 was in my opinion the first of the truly great Punk Records although it all depends on what …
What was the number song in 1977?
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1977
| No. | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)” | Rod Stewart |
| 2 | “I Just Want to Be Your Everything” | Andy Gibb |
| 3 | “Best of My Love” | The Emotions |
| 4 | “Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)” | Barbra Streisand |
Who was the first official punk band?
Traditionally, there are three records that are cited as the “first” punk rock releases: the first Ramones album (April 1976), the “New Rose” 45 by the Damned (October ’76), and the Saints debut album, (I’m) Stranded (September ’76).
What is the oldest punk band?
Peru’s own Los Saicos, and not Sex Pistols, The Ramones, New York Dolls, The Stooges, The Dictators, or even Death, was the first punk band in the history of punk bands.
Has any album Gone diamond?
The Eagles – ‘Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)’ 38 million units sold.