November 30, 1982: Michael Jackson's Thriller album was released. It produced seven singles, including "Beat It," which featured guitarists Eddie Van Halen.
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November 30, 1968: Steppenwolf made it to Number 3 in the US with "Magic Carpet Ride."
"Magic Carpet Ride" was Steppenwolf's second big hit. The first, "Born To Be Wild," was released a few months earlier on their debut album. The band was best known for these two hits, but they developed a tight-knit fanbase known as the "Wolfpack."
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November 30, 1985: Twisted Sister entered Billboard's Hot 100 with a cover of the 1960s girl band hit, "Leader of the Pack."
November 30, 1996: Duncan Sheik made his debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Barely Breathing."
Duncan Sheik accompanied artists like Lisa Loeb and His Boy Elroy before releasing his self-titled debut in 1996.
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Not only did "Barely Breathing" peak at 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it stayed on the chart for a record 55 consecutive weeks. It also hit Number 2 on the Adult Top 40, 10 on the Mainstream Top 40 and 19 on the Adult Contemporary charts.
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November 30 2001 The first Top Of The Pops UK Awards were held in Manchester, with categories voted by viewers of the BBC show. Winners included Best Single: Kylie Minogue, "Can't Get You Out Of My Head."
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