# In 1980, a band debuted David Crosby called annoying “noise”. Today, they have sold 130,000,000 albums

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-1980-a-band-debuted-david-crosby-called-annoying-noise-today-they-have-sold-130000000-albums/
- Published: 2026-10-31T20:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T00:50:43+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/1980-band-debuted-david-crosby-called-annoying-noise-today-sold-130000000-albums/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- David Crosby dismissed Iron Maiden’s music as “noise”.
- Iron Maiden have sold more than 130 million records.
- The band’s epic songs helped set them apart.

## Summary

In 1980, Iron Maiden released their self-titled debut album, a sound that David Crosby later dismissed as “noise”. The contrast highlights how far the heavy metal band stood from Crosby’s folk-rock and jazz-influenced tastes, while their commercial success showed that his dislike did not reflect listeners’ response.

The article says Iron Maiden have sold more than 130 million records. It points to the band’s epic storytelling, including “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”, as part of their appeal, alongside their distinctive heavy sound.

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