'80s Metal History (January 10th)

Happy Birthday to guitarist Michael Schenker [Scorpions, UFO, MSG] (January 10, 1955).

January 10, 1984: Ozzy Osbourne launched the North American leg of the "Bark At The Moon" Tour in Portland, Maine with openers Mötley Crüe and Waysted. RATT replaced Crüe on the April 1984 dates.

January 1989: Metallica released "One" as the third single from the album "...And Justice For All" in North America (February 1989 in the UK). Their first Top 40 hit single, it reached number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Release information source: [US] R&R radio trade publication 'New Artists' chart debut - January 20, 1989.

Remembering Motörhead and Fastway guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke, who died January 10, 2018 at age 67. R.I.P.

Remembering Megaforce records co-founder Marsha Zazula, who died January 10, 2021 at age 68. R.I.P. Megaforce released the first albums from Metallica, Anthrax and many others.

January 10, 1985: From London, Ontario to London, England, Canadian hard rockers Helix played their first UK headline shows with two nights at the Marquee... "After an encouraging trek with Kiss at the arse-end of '83, it was good to see the Helix boys boppin' and weavin' back in Blighty..." -Kerrang!

Happy Birthday to original Warrior singer Parramore McCarty (January 10, 1963). Parramore's career in music started when Robbin Crosby of RATT gave him his start singing in cover bands.

Happy Birthday to drummer Aynsley Dunbar (January 10, 1946) who played on albums by Journey, David Bowie and Whitesnake's 1987 smash LP. He auditioned for KISS in the early '90s.

January 10, 1986: With their new album "Under Lock And Key" in stores for about a month, Dokken were Rokken America, opening for Twisted Sister on this night at Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine.

Remember when there was a store in your mall that had a blacklight poster room (Spencer's Gift Shop, etc.)? 🤘