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Overview of the events of 1974 in heavy metal music
This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 1974.
Bands disbanded
Events
- John Rutsey, one of the original members and the drummer of Rush, left the band due to health issues. Neil Peart was picked as his replacement.
Deaths
Albums
February
March
April
May
Day | Artist | Album |
17 | Budgie | In for the Kill[9] |
24 | Bad Company | Bad Company |
| UFO | Phenomenon[10] |
June
July
Day | Artist | Album |
| James Gang | Miami |
Mountain | Avalanche |
August
September
October
Day | Artist | Album |
1 | King Crimson | Red |
11 | Montrose | Paper Money[13] |
14 | Jethro Tull | War Child |
22 | Kiss | Hotter Than Hell[14] |
November
December
References
- ^ "Helix Bio". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Burn". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Kiss". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Queen II". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Get Your Wings". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Rush 1974".
- ^ "Secret Treaties". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Sweet Fanny Adams". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "In for the Kill". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Phenomenon". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Wonderworld". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Rocka Rolla". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Paper Money". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Hotter Than Hell". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Fly to the Rainbow". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Sheer Heart Attack". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Stormbringer certification".
- ^ "Nightlife". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
- ^ "Desolation Boulevard". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-25.
Preceded by | Heavy Metal Timeline 1974 | Succeeded by |