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May 1, 1976
The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and Jimmy Buffett raise $100,000 for Proposition 15 in a concert at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento. The measure would restrict the use of nuclear power in the state
May 3, 1976
Actor David Bruce dies of a heart attack in Hollywood. Four years later, his daughter, Amanda McBroom, enjoys a pop hit as the writer of Bette Midler's "The Rose." In 1982, the song appears in the country charts through a recording by Conway Twitty
May 8, 1976
The Man in Black dons a black robe: Johnny Cash receives an honorary Doctorate of Human Letters from San Diego's National University. San Diego mayor Pete Wilson declares Johnny Cash Day
May 12, 1976
Bass player Matt Mangano is born in Visalia, California. He joins The Zac Brown Band in 2014, in place in time to take part in the album "Jekyll + Hyde"
May 17, 1976
John Denver and Mary Tyler Moore co-host the 28th annual Emmy Awards from the Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles on ABC-TV
Jun 18, 1976
Songwriter/producer Michael Ryan is born in California. Known professionally as busbee, he directs sessions by Maren Morris, Keith Urban and Carly Pearce, and pens such hits as Lady Antebellum's "You Look Good," Rascal Flatts' "Summer Nights" and Florida Georgia Line's "H.O.L.Y."
Jun 25, 1976
Songwriter Johnny Mercer dies in Los Angeles. Noted for writing such pop classics as "Days Of Wine And Roses" and "Moon River," he also co-founded Capitol Records, a launching pad for such acts as Keith Urban, Merle Haggard and Garth Brooks. Tom T. Hall will have a country hit with Mercer's song "P.S. I Love You"
Jun 30, 1976
Acting on an anonymous tip, police raid the Los Angeles home of pop artist Neil Diamond looking for cocaine. They find less than an ounce of weed. Weeks later, Glen Campbell records Diamond's song "Sunflower"
Jul 9, 1976
Guitarist Dan Estrin is born in Los Angeles. He's a founding member of the rock band Hoobastank, referenced in Luke Bryan's 2008 hit "Country Man"
Jul 10, 1976
"Midnight Rider" songwriter Gregg Allman and Cher have a son, Elijah Blue Allman, in Beverly Hills, California
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