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'''Black Sabbath''' is an [[English]] [[rock]] band, often credited with being the first [[heavy metal]] band. Its music has had a considerable, extensive influence over the genre, from the band's formation in [[Birmingham]] in 1968 to the present day. Originally, the band's music was a dark amalgamation of [[blues]] and psychedelic rock, but quickly developed into the sound recognizable today, setting the template that would be adhered to by many heavy metal and rock bands in the 1970s and 1980s. | '''Black Sabbath''' is an [[English]] [[rock]] band, often credited with being the first [[heavy metal]] band. Its music has had a considerable, extensive influence over the genre, from the band's formation in [[Birmingham]] in 1968 to the present day. Originally, the band's music was a dark amalgamation of [[blues]] and psychedelic rock, but quickly developed into the sound recognizable today, setting the template that would be adhered to by many heavy metal and rock bands in the 1970s and 1980s. | ||
| − | It is known to non-fans primarily for the controversy arising from the perceived gloominess of its music and lyrical themes and, more specifically, the erratic on-stage (and, eventually, off-stage) behaviour of frontman [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. As often happens, this controversy has eclipsed the cultural significance of the band's music. It is also known for having undergone numerous line-up changes. Surprisingly, however, the band is currently comprised of the four original members: Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Terence "Geezer" Butler and Osbourne. | + | It is known to non-fans primarily for the controversy arising from the perceived gloominess of its music and lyrical themes and, more specifically, the erratic on-stage (and, eventually, off-stage) behaviour of frontman [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. As often happens, this controversy has eclipsed the cultural significance of the band's music. It is also known for having undergone numerous line-up changes. Surprisingly, however, the band is currently comprised of the four original members: Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Terence "Geezer" Butler and Osbourne. The line-up from the album "mob rules" recently toured as Heaven and Hell, but due to the death of Ronnie James Dio Heaven and Hell are no longer touring. The original band members are planning to tour again in 2012. |
Revision as of 18:26, March 28, 2012
Black Sabbath is an English rock band, often credited with being the first heavy metal band. Its music has had a considerable, extensive influence over the genre, from the band's formation in Birmingham in 1968 to the present day. Originally, the band's music was a dark amalgamation of blues and psychedelic rock, but quickly developed into the sound recognizable today, setting the template that would be adhered to by many heavy metal and rock bands in the 1970s and 1980s.
It is known to non-fans primarily for the controversy arising from the perceived gloominess of its music and lyrical themes and, more specifically, the erratic on-stage (and, eventually, off-stage) behaviour of frontman Ozzy Osbourne. As often happens, this controversy has eclipsed the cultural significance of the band's music. It is also known for having undergone numerous line-up changes. Surprisingly, however, the band is currently comprised of the four original members: Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Terence "Geezer" Butler and Osbourne. The line-up from the album "mob rules" recently toured as Heaven and Hell, but due to the death of Ronnie James Dio Heaven and Hell are no longer touring. The original band members are planning to tour again in 2012.
Discography
- Black Sabbath (1970)
- Paranoid (1970)
- Master Of Reality (1971)
- Black Sabbath, Vol. 4 (1972)
- Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973)
- Sabotage (1975)
- Technical Ecstasy (1976)
- Never Say Die (1978)
- Heaven And Hell (1980)
- Mob Rules (1981)
- Born Again (1983)
- Seventh Star (1986)
- The Eternal Idol (1987)
- The Headless Cross (1989)
- Tyr (1990)
- Dehumanizer (1992)
- Cross Purposes (1994)
- Forbidden (1995)