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    • Feb 28, 1976
    The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's John McEuen has a son, Jonathan McEuen, in Wheatridge, Colorado. The boy grows up to become one-half of the country duo Hanna-McEuen, debuting in 2005
    Apr 8, 1977
    The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band appears on NBC-TV's "The Midnight Special"
    Apr 27, 1977
    The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band visits the White House in Washington, D.C., as the group prepares for a state-sponsored tour of the Soviet Union
    Apr 30, 1977
    The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band arrives in the Soviet Union for a 24-show tour sponsored by the U.S. State Department
    May 3, 1977
    Jimmy Dean hosts the NBC special "Country Music Hit Parade," with Donna Fargo, Freddy Fender, Crystal Gayle, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Mel Tillis, Don Williams, The Statler Brothers, The Dirt Band, The Oak Ridge Boys, Ronnie Milsap and Ray Stevens
    May 23, 1977
    The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band appears in Moscow, the final concert in a 24-show tour presented by the American State Department. In addition to Dirt Band songs, the set list includes "The Battle Of New Orleans" and the Cajun classic "Diggy Diggy Lo"
    Jan 21, 1978
    Comedian Steve Martin performs "King Tut" on NBC's "Saturday Night Live." His backing band, dressed in Egyptian costumes, is The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, billed as The Toot Uncommons
    Apr 7, 1978
    Roger Miller performs "King Of The Road" and "Orange Blossom Special" as host of the week's edition of "The Midnight Special." The NBC show's lineup also features The Dirt Band and Gene Cotton
    Aug 23, 1978
    Steve Martin nails down an RIAA-certified gold single for "King Tut," which features The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in a backing role, billed as The Toot Uncommons
    Oct 13, 1978
    Warner Bros. releases comedian Steve Martin's album "A Wild And Crazy Guy." It includes his single "King Tut," with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band backing him under the name The Toot Uncommons
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