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Paul McCartney Helped Invent Heavy Metal Thanks To Helter Skelter

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Most people consider “Helter Skelter” to be one of the first heavy metal songs, specifically because of its heavy bass, drums, and McCartney’s screaming vocals.

The Beatle was inspired to write the song after Pete Townshend from The Who described their single “I Can See For Miles,” as the loudest, rawest, dirtiest Who song ever. McCartney wrote the song for the White Album, and it’s been covered by Aerosmith and Motley Crue. Hardcore Beatles fans might not know that there was a prequel behind the Abbey Road cover. The story behind the old lady is just ahead.