The third and final rock music awards is presented in a two hour live broadcast from the Hollywood Palladium.
Fleetwood Mac dominates with five awards.
The hosts: Olivia Newton-John and Peter Frampton, honoring winners in 15 categories judged by a nationwide panel of critics.
Additional entertainment is slated from Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Rod Stewart. Scheduled presenters: The Beach Boys, Kiss, Daryl Hall, John Oates, and Kate Jackson.
SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS
"Instrumental Theme From ROCKY"...........Bill Conti
Tribute to Elvis Presley...............................Stevie Wonder
"Signed, Sealed, and Delivered"..................Peter Frampton
"The Greatest Love of All"............................George Benson
NOTE:
At the last minute, Cher, who was scheduled to co host this Live Television Special broadcast, was replaced by Olivia Newton-John.