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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.
Aug 17, 2021 · Tony Iommi's iconic riffs, heavy tones, and massively influential albums created the blueprint for heavy metal and many other genres to follow.
Nov 25, 2021 · Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath's founding guitarist, talks about his new song, "Scent of Dark," and his collaboration with perfumier Xerjoff.
Dec 18, 2017 · Tony Iommi talks about his early days as a musician, cutting off his fingers in an industrial accident and his road to forming Black Sabbath.
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.
