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Heavy metal at 50
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I thought heavy metal was a term that was coined much later than that to refer to groups like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon etc. -
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But their first album didn't release until early 1970. It was recorded in 1969 though.Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostBlack Sabbath were formed in 1968.
What exactly is the 50 years being dated from?Comment
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Although (The) Earth (*) did did release a couple of singles in 1969 before changing their name. Now to my current favourite:Originally posted by TheCyclingProgrammer View PostBut their first album didn't release until early 1970. It was recorded in 1969 though.
What exactly is the 50 years being dated from?
(*) There is a later band called Earth who are probably a lot heavier...“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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iron butterfly were the band that was first associated with the term heavy metal. No idea what they sound like though as I've never listed to any of their stuffOriginally posted by Amy Shrotersfield View PostI thought heavy metal was a term that was coined much later than that to refer to groups like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon etc.
Just looked this up.....
Iron Butterfly - WikipediaRule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
I preferred version 1!Comment
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Who cares?Originally posted by TheCyclingProgrammer View PostWhat exactly is the 50 years being dated from?
Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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They were booked to play Woodstock but were a no show as they demanded a chopper to take them from NY Port Authority to the site but the organizers refused.Originally posted by BoredBloke View Postiron butterfly were the band that was first associated with the term heavy metal. No idea what they sound like though as I've never listed to any of their stuff
Just looked this up.....
Iron Butterfly - Wikipedia
One band that did play at Woodstock was Mountain (Nantucket Sleigh Ride) ... They were a bit metal.Comment
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Originally posted by BoredBloke View Postiron butterfly were the band that was first associated with the term heavy metal. No idea what they sound like though as I've never listed to any of their stuff
Just looked this up.....
Iron Butterfly - Wikipedia
When the fun stops, STOP.Comment
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Hmmmm....inneresting....Originally posted by Amy Shrotersfield View PostOne band that did play at Woodstock was Mountain (Nantucket Sleigh Ride) ... They were a bit metal.
Originally posted by wurzel View PostI was watching Mountain (Nantucket Sleighride) on the Woodstock DVD the other day and they came over quite metal to meComment
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