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 […]
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Today in Headbanger History – February 15, 2023
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 Hetfield 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, 2023
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, 2023
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 […]
Today in Headbanger History – February 12, 2023
February 12, 1997 – David Bowie receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star is located outside of the Hollywood Galaxy Theater. February 12, 1981 – Rush release their 8th studio album, Moving Pictures, featuring “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight” and “YYZ.” It becomes their best-selling album, with 4 million copies sold. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: February 12, 1939 – Ray Manzarek, keyboards (The Doors) […]
Today in Headbanger History – February 11, 2023
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, 2023
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, […]
Today in Headbanger History – February 9, 2023
February 9, 2010 – Ringo Starr is awarded the 2,401st star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame during a ceremony that marked the 50th anniversary of the attraction. The Beatles were given a star in 1998. Those by Starr’s side for the unveiling included his wife, the actress Barbara Bach; musicians Joe Walsh and Ben Harper; music producer […]