1976

Kiss Rock and Roll Over album cover 1976 50th anniversary

Kiss Rock And Roll Over Turns 50

by Paul Cashmere

Kiss released Rock and Roll Over on 11 November 1976. The album peaked at No. 11 in the US, produced two hit singles and remains one of the band’s most consistent hard rock records.

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Elton John Blue Moves 50th anniversary album cover 1976

Elton John’s Blue Moves Turns 50: The Experimental Double Album He Still Calls A Favourite

by Paul Cashmere

Fifty years after its release, Elton John’s sprawling double album Blue Moves still ranks among the records he prizes most. The experimental 1976 set that closed one chapter of his career.

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Thin Lizzy Johnny The Fox album cover 50th anniversary 1976

Thin Lizzy’s Johnny The Fox Turns 50

by Paul Cashmere

Thin Lizzy’s Johnny The Fox turns 50 on October 16, 2026, revisiting the album’s creation, “Don’t Believe A Word” and Brian Robertson’s final studio album with the band.

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Billy Joel performing during the 1976 Turnstiles era

Billy Joel’s Turnstiles Gets 50th Anniversary Box Set With 54 Unreleased Tracks

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Joel’s Turnstiles is expanded for its 50th anniversary with 67 audio tracks, 54 previously unreleased recordings, rare sessions and the complete Billy Joel Tonight concert film.

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Stephen Stills and Neil Young performing during the Stills Young Band era in 1976

Stills Young Band’s Long May You Run Turns 50

by Paul Cashmere

Stephen Stills and Neil Young’s Long May You Run turns 50 in 2026, marking the only studio album released by the Stills Young Band.

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Bee Gees performing during the Children Of The World era in 1976

Bee Gees’ Children Of The World Turns 50

by Paul Cashmere

The Bee Gees’ Children Of The World turns 50, marking a pivotal stage in the group’s transition towards the disco sound that would define their late 1970s career.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd performing at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta in 1976

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s One More From The Road Turns 50

by Paul Cashmere

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s first live album captured the band at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta in July 1976, preserving the classic lineup less than 18 months before tragedy ended its original era.

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Bob Dylan performing with the Rolling Thunder Revue in 1976

Bob Dylan’s Hard Rain Turns 50

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan’s Hard Rain turns 50, revisiting the 1976 live album recorded during the second leg of the Rolling Thunder Revue.

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Hall & Oates Bigger Than Both Of Us 50th anniversary album cover

Hall & Oates Mark 50 Years Of Bigger Than Both Of Us

by Paul Cashmere

Hall & Oates’ Bigger Than Both Of Us turns 50, marking the 1976 album that delivered Rich Girl, the duo’s first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1.

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Skyhooks performing during the Straight In A Gay Gay World era in 1976

Skyhooks Celebrate 50 Years Of Straight In A Gay Gay World

by Paul Cashmere

Skyhooks’ Straight In A Gay Gay World turns 50, marking the 1976 album’s place in the band’s classic era and its collaboration with producer Ross Wilson.

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Dolly Parton All I Can Do

Dolly Parton’s All I Can Do Turns 50 As A Pivotal Album Before Here You Come Again

by Paul Cashmere

Dolly Parton’s All I Can Do turns 50, marking the final chapter of her creative partnership with Porter Wagoner and the album that paved the way for Here You Come Again.

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The Beatles Rock and Roll Music

The Beatles’ Rock And Roll Music Compilation Marks 50 Years Since 1976 Release

by Paul Cashmere

A 50th anniversary look at The Beatles 1976 compilation Rock And Roll Music, its production, chart impact and legacy in catalogue releases.

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Genesis A Trick of the Tail

Genesis A Trick Of The Tail Turns 50

by Paul Cashmere

Genesis’ 1976 album A Trick Of The Tail turns 50, marking the band’s first release with Phil Collins as lead singer and a defining moment in progressive rock history.

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Skyhooks in America 1976 photo from Peter Green

More Rare Skyhooks Goes Online

by Paul Cashmere

Never before audio from Skyhooks 1976 American tour has been revealed by Skyhooks archivist Peter Green.

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