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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.
In this episode of “Icons,” GibsonTV sits down with Heavy Metal pioneer Tony Iommi to learn about his early years in Birmingham, England, the accident that almost ended his career as a guitarist...
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.
Aug 18, 2016 · Tony Iommi on inventing heavy metal, drinking with Gillan, and not being evil. Frank Anthony Iommi is a towering figure in rock music. As a founding member of Black Sabbath – the definitive heavy metal band – Iommi is one of the most influential of of all guitar players.
Nov 25, 2021 · Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath's founding guitarist, talks about his new song, "Scent of Dark," and his collaboration with perfumier Xerjoff.
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...
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 for over five decades.
Mar 22, 2024 · I’m sorry to hear that my long-term manager, and Ralph’s business partner, Ernest Chapman passed away this morning. A very successful lawyer as well as a manager, he was a rock for me in a difficult time in my career. Despite being from completely different backgrounds we really bonded.
Jan 2, 2024 · Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has posted a New Year message to fans and promised a long-awaited archive release from the band in spring, while also stating that he's continuing to writing new music for future projects.
