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On This Day In METAL History – October 24th…

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on October 24, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

The Kinks - you realy got me - promo single sleeve - 1964RD

On October 24th, 1964The Kinks reach #7 in the U.S. with their Rockin’ single: You Really Got Me. In 1978, this song was featured as a heavier cover version, on the debut and self-titled album from Van Halen.

The Kinks - Lola - promo cover sleeve - single pic - #99K

On this day in 1970The Kinks peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with Lola. This Rock classic was The Kinks’ fourth top ten single in the United States.

Paul Stanley - Live To Win - promo album pic - #24

On October 24th, 2006Live To Win, the second solo album from KISS vocalist, guitarist and co-founder Paul Stanley was released. Along with Paul Stanley, John 5 played guitar on this album.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Bill Wyman - Guitar Player magazine - promo cover pic - 1978

Born on October 24th, 1936 was Bill Wyman. Happy Birthday, Bill! Whoa! Billy Wyman is an English musician, record producer, songwriter and singer; most famously known as being the bassist for The Rolling Stones, from 1962 to 1993. Pictured above is the Bill Wyman cover feature for the December 1978 issue of Guitar Player.

We Came As Romans - publicity band header pic - 2014- #03043

ERIC CHOI

Born on October 24, 1990 was Eric Choi, Drummer for the Detroit-based band We Came As Romans. Happy Birthday, Eric! Yeah! Eric Choi is pictured above, to the far left.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS AND FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.