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 1956
No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: "My Prayer," The Platters. The five are the first black artists to have a No. 1 single on the pop charts.
in 1941
Singer/songwriter Paul Anka is born in Ottawa, Ontario. He has four No. 1 hits, including "Lonely Boy" from the film "Girl's Town." He writes "My Way" for Frank Sinatra, "She's a Lady" for Tom Jones and the theme for NBC-TV's "Tonight Show."
in 1966
No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: "Wild Thing," The Troggs. Because of a legal dispute, the song is simultaneously released on two different labels, something unique for a No. 1 single.
in 2003
Iron Maiden drummer Michael "Nicko" McBrain is arrested and charged with assault after hitting a parking attendant with his car, according to reports. The incident occurs backstage at the Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, N.Y., where the band is performing that night.
in 2001
Peter Buck, guitarist for R.E.M., pleads not guilty to a series of charges relating to an alleged "air rage" incident during a transatlantic flight in April. Buck, appearing at Isleworth Crown Court, is accused of assaulting two British Airways staffers, being drunk on board an aircraft, causing criminal damage and interfering with a control panel on an external door.
in 1985
No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit: "Shout," Tears for Fears. The song is the second straight No. 1 song from the group's "Songs from the Big Chair" album.
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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.
