Tony Iommi
English guitarist for Black Sabbath
Born
February 19th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in England, a significant figure in the music industry contributed to the formation of heavy metal as a genre. Played guitar and co-founded the band Black Sabbath, which released iconic albums such as 'Paranoid' and 'Master of Reality'. Instrumental in writing many of the band's most famous songs, characterized by dark themes and heavy riffs. Overcame a work-related accident that resulted in finger injuries, leading to the use of modified guitars, a defining aspect of his style. Black Sabbath's music had a profound influence on countless artists and bands that followed.
Co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968
Wrote classic songs like 'Iron Man' and 'Paranoid'
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006
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