Headbang stats

The Headbang has been going, in one form or another, for over 30 years but I only started keeping (minimal) records in November 2003, when the original “Gang of 5” – me, Colin, Dave, Malcolm and Gary – attended Dave’s.

5 years later, in December, 2008, the structure of themes started. By then, Andy and Jeb had joined the gang. Gerry joined in March, 2011, Steve in November that same year. Phil made his debut in April, 2015 but didn’t appear again until November, 2019. Aidan was August, 2016, Rob D August 2020. Rob G is our newest recruit – February, 2021.

We’ve had occasional “guest” appearances by Francis, Dylan and James but Ian McRae (who joined in March, 2011) sadly made his last appearance in March, 2016.

In a different way, one of the founder members – Gary – has, effectively, left the group. His last appearance was in July, 2019.

In total, there have been exactly 600 appearances from 17 individuals since November, 2003. In that time, there have been 71 Headbangs, all of which I’ve attended. Colin has only missed 2 whilst Dave missed 6. Dave has hosted the vast majority of the meetings but Jeb, Steve, Aidan and Gary have each taken turns.

The drams should have been flowing on Friday – it was Jeb’s and Gerry’s 50^th appearances. Here’s the full list of attendees to date:

Since themes started in December, 2008 there have been 60 Headbangs at which there have been 366 themes played. Many of these are regulars, repeating at every Headbang (Obits., 'Genarians, Jukebox etc.). At the other end of the scale there are as many as 125 themes that have only appeared once.