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The Illustrated Oral History of Heavy Metal's Debauched Decade

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In the 1980s, heavy metal ruled the airwaves and the charts. Bands like Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, and Bon Jovi were selling out stadiums and making millions of dollars. But behind the scenes, the bands were living a life of excess and debauchery.

The Big of Hair Metal: The Illustrated Oral History of Heavy Metal?s Debauched Decade

The Big Book of Hair Metal: The Illustrated Oral History of Heavy Metal?s Debauched Decade

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	130 pages

This illustrated oral history tells the story of that decade, from the rise of MTV to the fall of hair metal. It features interviews with some of the biggest names in heavy metal, including Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, and Slash. They share their stories of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, and they offer a glimpse into the debauched world of heavy metal in the 1980s.

The Rise of MTV

MTV launched in 1981, and it quickly became a major force in the music industry. For the first time, fans could watch their favorite bands perform on television. This led to a huge increase in popularity for heavy metal, as bands like Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard began to dominate the airwaves.

The Hair Metal Explosion

In the mid-1980s, a new style of heavy metal emerged, known as hair metal. Hair metal bands were known for their big hair, tight pants, and catchy songs. They were also known for their hedonistic lifestyle.

A Hair Metal Band Performing On Stage The Big Of Hair Metal: The Illustrated Oral History Of Heavy Metal?s Debauched Decade — Hair metal bands were known for their big hair, tight pants, and catchy songs.

The Debauched Lifestyle

The heavy metal bands of the 1980s were known for their debauched lifestyle. They partied hard, drank heavily, and took drugs. They also had a reputation for being promiscuous.

A Heavy Metal Band Partying The Big Of Hair Metal: The Illustrated Oral History Of Heavy Metal?s Debauched Decade

The Fall of Hair Metal

By the late 1980s, the hair metal scene had begun to decline. Bands like Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard were starting to lose popularity, and new genres of music were emerging. By the early 1990s, hair metal was dead.

The Decline Of Hair Metal The Big Of Hair Metal: The Illustrated Oral History Of Heavy Metal?s Debauched Decade — By the late 1980s, the hair metal scene had begun to decline.

The Legacy of the Debauched Decade

The heavy metal bands of the 1980s left a lasting legacy on the music industry. They helped to popularize heavy metal and they introduced a new generation of fans to the genre. They also helped to create a culture of debauchery and excess that would continue to influence heavy metal for years to come.