February 17, 1975 – AC/DC release their debut album High Voltage. The album, released only in Australia, was re-released internationally with a new cover and track listing. February 17, 1989 – David Coverdale marries actress Tawny Kitaen, star of 5 Whitesnake videos including “Here I Go Again,” “Is This Love” and “Still of the Night.” The couple divorce in 1991. […]
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Today in Headbanger History – February 16, 2019
February 16, 2005 – Kid Rock is arrested for allegedly punching a DJ at a strip club in Nashville, Tennessee. He was released after posting a $3,000 bond on a charge of simple assault, a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: February 16, 1965 – Dave Lombardo, drums (Slayer) February 16, 1935 – Sonny Bono (born Salvatore Phillip Bono), vocals […]
Today in Headbanger History – February 15, 2019
February 15, 2006 – KNAC, 105.5 FM, the legendary Los Angeles, California heavy metal radio station, goes off the air and is replaced by a Spanish station. James Hatfield and Lars Ulrich from Metallica are there to play the last song, “Fade To Black,” which was one of the first songs played when the station signed on in 1986. […]
Today in Headbanger History – February 14, 2019
February 14, 1970 – The Who play a legendary concert at Leeds University in England which will become the Live at Leeds LP. The album has been cited by critics and fans as the best live rock recording of all time. February 14, 1992 – The film Wayne’s World opens in theaters. Featuring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey reprising their roles from Saturday Night […]
Today in Headbanger History – February 13, 2019
February 13, 1970 – Black Sabbath’s self-titled debut album is released in the U.K., although it doesn’t come out in the states until June. The album was recorded in just 12 hours, and has since been credited as one of the most influential albums of all time in heavy metal music. February 13, 2005 – Led Zeppelin are […]
Today in Headbanger History – February 12, 2019
February 12, 1997 – David Bowie receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star is located outside of the Hollywood Galaxy Theater. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: February 12, 1939 – Ray Manzarek, keyboards (The Doors) (d. 2013) February 12, 1950 – Steve Hackett, guitar (Genesis) February 12, 1952 – Michael McDonald, vocals, keyboards (The Doobie Brothers) February 12, 1946 – Joe Schermie (born Joseph Edward Schermetzler), bass […]
Today in Headbanger History – February 11, 2019
February 11, 1992 – Vince Neil is fired from Mötley Crüe. The band release a statement saying he’s leaving because his longtime hobby, car racing, has “become a priority” in his life. Neil counters by saying the split was prompted by the band’s desire to go in a bluesier direction. “We had been rehearsing for a few months but […]
Today in Headbanger History – February 10, 2019
February 10, 1978 – Van Halen release their self-titled debut album. The album goes on to sell over ten million copies in the U.S. and makes Van Halen one of only six rock bands to have two albums reach diamond status. February 10, 1998 – Axl Rose is arrested and charged with verbally abusing an employee of Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. Rose, […]