Black Sabbath are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music. [1] The band helped define the genre with their first three albums Black Sabbath, Paranoid (both 1970), and Master of Reality ...

Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band from Aston, Birmingham. Formed in September 1968 under the initial name Earth, the group's first lineup included lead vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward.

6 days ago · This will mark the first time that all four original members have performed onstage together in 20 years. READ MORE: Black Sabbath Albums Ranked Who Are the Other Special Guests at the Show?

6 days ago · The original Black Sabbath will reunite this July for a British heavy metal festival performance hailed as Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert. The four original members — Osbourne, guitarist Tony ...

6 days ago · Original members of the rock band Black Sabbath, from left: Bill Ward, Ozzy Osborne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi, shown here in 2011, are going to be reuniting for a one-day metal festival this ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Black Sabbath, British band whose bludgeoning brand of rock defined heavy metal in the 1970s. The principal members were Ozzy Osbourne (byname of John Osbourne; b. December 3, 1948, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England), Terry (“Geezer”) Butler (b. July 17, 1949, Birmingham), Tony Iommi (b. February 19, 1948, Birmingham), and Bill Ward (b.

This lineup originally went by the name Earth and then changed its name to Black Sabbath. Due to Osbourne's drinking and drug abuse, he was kicked out by the band in 1979. Geezer quit soon after, but came back.

Black Sabbath were an English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music .

The Black Sabbath story began in Birmingham, England, where Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward were looking to escape a life of factory work through music. The four musicians got their start in such psychedelic outfits as the Rare Breed and Mythology (although Osbourne had been a short-haired Mod who loved soul music).

Feb 5, 2025 · Black Sabbath band members, L-R: Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butker, Nov. 18, 1992. Robert Knight Archive/Redferns via Getty Images. ... Original members Ozzy Osbourne, ...