After several line-up changes, the band went on to release a series of U.S. Iron Maiden achieved success during the early 1980s. Drummer Ron Bushy died on 29 August 2021. Original bassist Lee Dorman died on 21 December 2012. Second guitarist Erik Braunn died in 2003 of a heart attack.
Initially featured actor Gary Holton on vocals.Īs a part of The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band of Gypsys, Hendrix was one of the pioneering proto-metal acts, with his feedback-heavy brand of acid rock. Singer Brian Johnson went on to join AC/DC in 1980, after the death of Bon Scott.Īll-female band formed during the new wave of British heavy metal. Glenn Tipton on vocals and guitar, later joined Judas Priest in 1974. Singer and writer Mick Farren died on 27 July 2013.ĭrummer Marc Bell joined The Ramones in 1978.ġ979–1992, 1999 (partial reunion), 2003–present Headlined the first British Steel Festival in 2006. Cited as a major influence on the genres of stoner rock and grunge.Īlso known as Vow Wow for part of their career (1984–1990).ġ976–1985, 1999–2000, 2003–2005, 2010–presentĬited in the 2010 BBC TV documentary Heavy Metal Britannia as a formative influence on the genre in the UK. Alcohol abuse led to Ozzy Osbourne getting fired and replaced with former Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Lead guitarist Tommy Thayer joined Kiss in 2003.īlack Sabbath was formed by Ozzy Osbourne (lead vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass guitar), and Bill Ward (drums). The first all-African-American heavy metal band. īandmembers included Billy Joel and Jon Small.įirst band to be signed by the Metal Blade Records label. Solo artist whose recorded output has spanned multiple genres, including heavy metal. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
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