The phrase “heavy metal thunder” in Steppenwolf’s 1968 hit “Born to Be Wild” is one of the earliest uses of the term “heavy metal” in a musical context — predating the musical genre itself by about two years.

Official Ritchie Valens! FEatures a representation of Valens with his famous guitar. 

These pins are 2” soft enamel with 2 backings.

Weight 0.15 lbs