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Members
Current
Geezer Butler
Synthesizer
Bass guitar
Ozzy Osbourne
Lead vocals
History
Bev Bevan
Percussion
Drums (drum set)
Bev Bevan
Percussion
Drums (drum set)
Bill Ward
Background vocals
Drums (drum set)
Bill Ward
Background vocals
Drums (drum set)
Bill Ward
Drums (drum set)
Percussion
Background vocals
Bill Ward
Drums (drum set)
Percussion
Background vocals
Bob Daisley
Bass guitar
Bob Rondinelli
Drums (drum set)
Cozy Powell
Drums (drum set)
Cozy Powell
Drums (drum set)
Dave Walker
Lead vocals
David Donato
Lead vocals
David Spitz
Bass guitar
Eric Singer
Drums (drum set)
Geezer Butler
Bass guitar
Geezer Butler
Bass guitar
Geezer Butler
Synthesizer
Bass guitar
Geoff Nicholls
Keyboard
Glenn Hughes
Lead vocals
Ian Gillan
Lead vocals
Jo Burt
Bass guitar
Mike Bordin
Drums (drum set)
Neil Murray
Bass guitar
Neil Murray
Bass guitar
Ozzy Osbourne
Harmonica
Lead vocals
Ozzy Osbourne
Harmonica
Lead vocals
Ray Gillen
Lead vocals
Ron Keel
Lead vocals
Ronnie James Dio
Lead vocals
Ronnie James Dio
Lead vocals
Terry Chimes
Membranophone
Tony Iommi
Guitar
Tony Iommi
Guitar
Tony Iommi
Guitar
Tony Martin
Lead vocals
Tony Martin
Lead vocals
Vinny Appice
Drums (drum set)
Vinny Appice
Drums (drum set)
Vinny Appice
Drums (drum set)
Vinny Appice
Drums (drum set)
Story of Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath: The Unholy Pioneers of Heavy Metal
Black Sabbath, the legendary English rock band, emerged from the heart of Birmingham in 1968. Formed by the formidable quartet of guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, they are widely regarded as the progenitors of heavy metal music.
Their first three albums, Black Sabbath (1970), Paranoid (1970), and Master of Reality (1971), laid the groundwork for the genre, showcasing their signature sound of dark, heavy riffs, ominous lyrics, and a haunting atmosphere. This sound, often fueled by occult themes and horror-inspired lyrics, was further enhanced by Iommi's innovative use of down-tuned guitars, creating a sonic landscape both terrifying and compelling.
The band's journey was marked by numerous lineup changes following Osbourne's departure in 1979, with Iommi remaining the sole constant member. Before settling on the name Black Sabbath in 1969, the band experimented with other monikers, including Polka Tulk Blues Band and Earth.
Their journey began with their signing to Philips Records in November 1969, followed by their first single, a cover of "Evil Woman" by Crow, released in January 1970. Their self-titled debut album, Black Sabbath, followed closely, in February 1970. Although initially met with critical indifference, the album found commercial success, paving the way for the iconic Paranoid, released later that year.
The band's popularity steadily grew, culminating in critical acclaim for Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973). This album, along with its predecessor Vol. 4 (1972), showcased a more mature and introspective side of Black Sabbath, cementing their status as pioneers of heavy metal and a major force in the evolution of rock music.