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May 19, 1976
"Honky Tonk Women" co-writer Keith Richards, of The Rolling Stones, crashes his car in England, and is subsequently charged with possession of an illegal substance when police find cocaine and LSD in the vehicle
Nov 8, 1976
Tammy Wynette checks in to Westminster Hospital in London for bronchitis
Jan 12, 1977
The rock band The Police holds its first rehearsal in drummer Stewart Copeland's London apartment. Lead vocalist Sting appears on the country charts 20 years later as Toby Keith's duet partner on "I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying"
Mar 2, 1977
Singer/songwriter Chris Martin is born in Exeter, United Kingdom. He becomes the lead singer for the rock band Coldplay, namechecked in the chorus of Thomas Rhett's 2017 single "Unforgettable"
May 17, 1977
Dolly Parton performs "Jolene" and "The Seeker" for Queen Elizabeth II in Glasgow, Scotland. Also on the bill are Petula Clark and "Starsky & Hutch" actor David Soul
Jul 26, 1977
Robert Plant's six-year-old son, Karac, dies in England after contracting a virus. Plant is destined to have a Top 5 country album in 2007 with "Raising Sand," a collaboration with Alison Krauss
Sep 4, 1977
Smoky vocalist Lucie Silvas is born in Kingston Upon Thames, England. Married to guitarist John Osborne, she sings on the Brothers Osborne singles "21 Summer" and "It Ain't My Fault"
Sep 11, 1977
Guitarist Jonny Buckland is born in London. He becomes a member of the rock band Coldplay, referenced in the 2017 Thomas Rhett country hit "Unforgettable"
Sep 12, 1977
"I Feel Fine" songwriter Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, have a son, James Louis McCartney, in London, England
Jan 13, 1978
"I'm So Happy I Can't Stop Crying" songwriter Sting and his bandmates, The Police, begin recording the rock band's debut album, "Outlandos D'Amour," at Surrey Sound in the United Kingdom
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