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1979

in Music

Albums

4

Artists

9

Milestones

8

Notable Releases

ALBUM1979

O Sole Mio

Luciano Pavarotti

Favorite Neapolitan Songs album featuring classic Italian repertoire

SINGLE1979

Still

Lionel Richie

Commodores hit showcasing Richie's smooth vocal style and his talent for crafting memorable romantic songs

SINGLE1979

Coward of the County

Kenny Rogers

International number one single

Significant Milestones

Formation of Movement of the People (MOP) Political Party

Cultural Moment
Fela Kuti

Founded a political party promoting Nkrumahism and Africanism, though it became inactive due to government confrontations.

Black Sabbath Dismissal

Achievement
Ozzy Osbourne

Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath on April 27, 1979, due to substance abuse issues, ending his 11-year tenure with the band

Musicians from 1979