OFF: Metallica's Astronomy

[Chris Warburton]

At 19:26 17/12/98 -0000, you wrote:
>>Anyone out there able to
>> explain the Metallica phenomenon?
>
>OK, here goes!  (Anything rather than watch the news.)
>
>-- snip --
>
>Metallica were simply the right band, with the right riffs and the right
>attitude, at the right time.  They were an antidote to all that was wrong.
>They simply set the agenda for heavy music for several years.
>
>Whereas Dave Mustaine is a twat.
>
>- Andy
>
>mailto:Andy.Gilham at btinternet.com; http://www.btinternet.com/~andy.gilham

As usual, Mr. Gilham beats me to the punch (very eloquently).  The same
lessons of history can also explain why so many bamds missed out despite
talent.  Timing is crucial.

ChrisW

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