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He co-founded the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, and was the band's guitarist, leader, primary composer, and sole continuous member for over five decades. He is considered one of the pioneers of heavy metal music and is responsible for inspiring numerous subgenres of metal, most notably doom metal.
Tony Iommi is synonymous with heavy rock, his innovative, de-tuned, dark riffs are considered to be the blueprint for hundreds of bands that followed.
Tony Iommi is synonymous with heavy rock, his innovative, de-tuned, dark riffs are considered to be the blueprint for hundreds of bands that followed. Photo (c) Mark Weiss. Born on February 19, 1948, in Birmingham, England, left-handed Tony picked up the guitar after being inspired by the likes of Hank Marvin & the Shadows as a teenager.
Feb 19, 2024 · Today marks the 76th birthday of Tony Iommi, the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath and a pioneer of heavy metal music. Iommi’s impact on the world of rock and metal is profound, with his dense guitar tones and innovative compositions influencing countless musicians.
Jun 12, 2024 · During an appearance on Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi confirmed that he is working on material for a new solo LP.
Jun 28, 2024 · Heaven & Hell / Mob Rules Re-Release. » Posted on Oct 4, 2022 | 3 comments. Get Details on Heaven & Hell and Mob Rules Re-Releases! read more.
Anthony Frank Iommi Jr. is an English musician. He co-founded the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, and was the band's guitarist, leader, primary composer, and sole continuous member...
Mar 23, 2009 · When guitarist Tony Iommi banged out a heavily distorted three-note octave-tritone riff during rehearsal, he and his bandmates realized that they had invented a new sound that would make them stand out from the other blues-based rock bands of their day.
Nov 25, 2021 · Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath's founding guitarist, talks about his new song, "Scent of Dark," and his collaboration with perfumier Xerjoff.
Apr 1, 2020 · After a hand injury that would have halted most guitarists in their tracks, he battled a constant “you can’t do that” from parents, record companies and guitar builders, survived a revolving door of bandmates (since 1968 he’s been Black Sabbath’s only constant member), and even beat cancer.
