In 1989 at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards, Jethro Tull’s Crest of a Knave won Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance, beating heavy favorites including Metallica’s …And Justice for All, AC/DC’s Blow Up Your Video, Jane’s Addiction’s Nothing’s Shocking, and Iggy Pop’s Cold Metal. The win was widely regarded as controversial because many didn’t view Jethro Tull as hard rock or metal, making it one of the largest upsets in Grammy history. @jethrotull_ . #rocknroll #heavymetal | Sticks For Stones

On this day in 1989, Jethro Tull win the first Grammy for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance, beating out Metallica. The Grammys aren't known to embrace new forms of music, so it isn't until 1989 that they recognize heavy metal for the first time, finally acknowledging the headbangers that have been filling stadiums throughout the decade. Ignoring releases by Judas Priest, Anthrax, Guns N' Roses, Megadeth, Slayer and Pantera, nominations go to Jane's Addiction, Iggy Pop, Jethro Tull, AC/DC and Met

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