Black Sabbath were an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne.

Anthony Frank Iommi Jr.[1] (born 19 February 1948) [2] 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.

15 hours ago · Ozzy Osbourne has announced his final show — and it will feature a reunion of the original lineup of Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years. Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer ...

Black Sabbath were an English heavy metal band from Aston, Birmingham. Formed in September 1968 under the initial name Earth, the group's first lineup included lead vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward.

16 hours ago · Black Sabbath has announced its original lineup will reunite for the first time in 20 years to commemorate Ozzy Osbourne's final concert — and they're not alone. Check out the full lineup.

18 hours ago · Ozzy Osbourne has announced that the original members of Black Sabbath will play a concert together for the first time in 20 years.

12 hours ago · Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath to reunite for 'Final Show' joined by all-star lineup: Details The band will take the stage on July 5 in Birmingham.

Iommi’s guitar playing propelled such metal standards as “Black Sabbath,” “N.I.B.,” “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” “War Pigs,” “Into the Void,” and “Children of the Grave,” which boast some of the most recognizable guitar riffs in rock history.

Helmed by guitarist Iommi, Black Sabbath persevered through a succession of lineup changes that sometimes did and sometimes didn’t include Butler and Ward. Several of Black Sabbath’s post-Osbourne albums - especially Heaven and Hell (1980), Mob Rules (1981) and Headless Cross (1989) - are highly regarded by hardcore fans.

Frank Anthony "Tony" Iommi (born February 19, 1948, in Aston, Birmingham, England) is an English guitarist and songwriter best known as the founding member of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, and the sole constant band …