Events
- Bon Scott, lead singer of AC/DC, dies at 33 on February 19 after a binge of heavy drinking.
- October: Iron Maiden comp guitarist Dennis Stratton leaves and is replaced by Adrian Smith.
- John Bonham, drummer for Led Zeppelin, dies at 32 on September 25, after a binge of heavy drinking. His death was similar to Bon Scott's, and caused Led Zeppelin to disband.
- April: Brian Johnson joins AC/DC replacing Bon Scott as lead singer.
- May 18: Peter Criss, drummer of Kiss, leaves the band. Eric Carr takes his place.
| Preceded by: 1979 |
Heavy Metal Timeline 1980 |
Followed by: 1981 |
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