September 30th is Heavy Metal History

On September 30th, music history highlights include Donovan's US TV debut in 1965, the launch of BBC Radio 1 in 1967, and the chart-topping success of 'Summer Nights' from 'Grease' in 1978. Additionally, Kate Pierson of The B-52’s faced legal issues during a protest in 1993, and a humorous interaction occurred in 2016 when a schoolboy presented a note signed by Bruce Springsteen to his teacher. The 15th anniversary of Alice In Chains' 'Black Gives Way To Blue' was celebrated on September 29th, 2009, alongside other significant album releases. Forbes highlighted the 38 greatest heavy metal bands, emphasizing the influential legacy of bands like Exodus, which helped shape the thrash metal scene. The metal genre continues to evolve, with numerous sub-genres reflecting its diversity. Noteworthy anniversaries in metal history include the 48th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's 'The Song Remains The Same' on September 28th, 1976.