January 9 in the history of rock and metal music

Jimmy Page

January 9 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in England in 1944. Real name is James Patrick Page. A real guitar virtuoso, composer, producer. The legendary guitarist of Led Zeppelin.

In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine included Page in the list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time, placing him in 9th place. In 2011, the same magazine again included him in its list of virtuoso guitarists, this time in 3rd place.

Frederick DeLillo (Rick Rozz)

January 9 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1967. One of the founders and former guitarist of the bands Death and Mantas. Guitarist of the band Massacre.

Alessandro «Alex» Staropoli

January 9 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in 1970 in Italy. Italian musician and composer. Keyboardist and co-founder of the power metal band Rhapsody of Fire.

Pete Helmkamp

January 9 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1970. Founder, bass guitarist and vocalist of the band Angelcorpse.

Isaac Delahaye

January 9 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Belgium in 1982. Guitarist of the band Epica and former member of God Dethroned.

VAN HALEN releases album “1984”

January 9 in the history of rock and metal music

The sixth studio album by American rock band Van Halen, released on January 9, 1984 on Warner Bros. Records. The album title is indicated on the cover as – MCMLXXXIV. 1984 was the last album of the band, in which all four of its original members participated. Nevertheless, this is one of the most successful albums of the band, which received excellent reviews from critics.