23 September 1977

Friday 23 September

1977-09-23

Events

 * David Bowie - "Heroes" single released.
 * The single was announced in the music press in the UK via news snippets and an enigmatic advertisement. The song was the title track form the forthcoming album, released later in the year. It was also recorded and released in German and French languages.
 * The Stranglers release their second album No More Heroes. Their debut, Rattus Norvegicus, was released in April.
 * The Clash release new single Complete Control, a fiery polemic on record companies, managers and the state of punk music itself, the motivation for the song being the band's label (CBS Records) releasing previous single Remote Control without asking them. Complete Control Clash ad.jpg