Aug 2, 1976

The Carpenters appear on the cover of People magazine

Sep 27, 1976

"Midnight Rider" songwriter Gregg Allman and Cher appear on the cover of People magazine with both their kids

Jan 10, 1977

Behind "A Star Is Born," a newly sober Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand appear on the cover of People magazine. "I was hostile to my audiences and had to drink to get myself on the stage," he says. "I'm surprised I've got a fan left"

Apr 4, 1977

Dolly Parton graces the cover of People magazine, where she addresses the shift of her business center from Nashville to Hollywood: "Many of my friends are afraid I might be screwin' up, and some are afraid I will do good"

Oct 10, 1977

"Everything Elvis": In the wake of Elvis Presley's death, the cover of People magazine is devoted to the rush on memorabilia related to The King

Oct 24, 1977

"Liberating Linda": Linda Ronstadt explains her commitment to living single in a People magazine cover story

Oct 31, 1977

Donny & Marie Osmond own the cover of People magazine. "Showbiz isn't for eternity," she says. "Marriage is"

Nov 21, 1977

"No Longer Rolling Stoned": "Honky Tonk Women" creators Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, claiming he's given up heroin, appear on the cover of People magazine

Apr 17, 1978

"You Light Up My Life" singer Debby Boone joins her father, Pat Boone, on the cover of People magazine

Apr 24, 1978

Jerry Lee Lewis reflects in People magazine on the grief that surrounds his life: "It wasn't the marriages that brought me down. It was just the passin' of the caskets"