The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal
The definitive history of the first 30 years of heavy metal, containing over 100 interviews with members of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Judas Priest, Twisted Sister, Slipknot, Kiss, Megadeth, Public Enemy, Napalm Death, and more.
in 1971
Donald McPherson of the Main Ingredient dies of leukemia. Age 29. The group's biggest hit is the million-selling No. 3 song "Everybody Plays the Fool." Aaron Neville's 1991 remake makes the top 10 on Billboard's singles chart.
in 1982
Ozzy Osbourne marries his manager, Sharon Arden.
in 1990
The rap group 2 Live Crew releases the single "Banned in the U.S.A." with the blessing of "Born in the U.S.A." creator Bruce Springsteen. The song, which racks up 2 million advance orders, is in part a response to anti-obscenity groups that have targeted the rappers.
in 1980
The Beach Boys give a free outdoor performance to an estimated 500,000 people in Washington.
in 1955
John Charles Waite in is born in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The once lead singer of the Babys and Bad English, Waite has also had a successful a solo career.
in 1995
At Lollapalooza in George, Wash., Courtney Love belts Bikini Kill singer Kathleen Hanna. Charged with assault, Love receives a suspended one-year sentence and is required to take courses in anger management.
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The definitive history of the first 30 years of heavy metal, containing over 100 interviews with members of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Judas Priest, Twisted Sister, Slipknot, Kiss, Megadeth, Public Enemy, Napalm Death, and more.
