Early in his career, Iommi played in a number of bands, the Rockin’ Chevrolets being one of the most noteworthy.
He reconnected with Ozzy Osbourne, an old school chum, and together with Bill Ward and Geezer Butler, they undertook the challenge of starting their own band. They had no idea that, in a matter of years, they would become some of the wealthiest rock performers in the world.
They gave their new band the name Earth, but Tony quit after a month to join Jethro Tull. That only lasted a few weeks, and by the end of 1968, he was back with his band.
The group changed their name to Black Sabbath, but at first had trouble keeping up with the industry’s rapid advancements. But once “Paranoid” and “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” were released, they irrevocably transformed rock music by inventing a brand-new subgenre of heavy metal.
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When Ronni James Dio took Ozzy Osbourne’s place after he was dismissed, Black Sabbath experienced a minor setback.
Soon after, the band began to lose members one by one. Ozzy was eventually voted out by the remaining members, who threatened to leave the band themselves if he didn’t.
Eventually, Tony made the decision to strike out on his own, and in 1986, he released “Seventh Star,” his debut album.
Black Sabbath reformed in 2000 for a tour and the release of the album “13.”
Tony’s solo career and the band both had fantastic years in 2000 thanks to the publication of his new album, “Iommi.”
Tony started a new band named Heaven and Hell because of all the uncertainty Black Sabbath was going through.
With the exception of Ozzy Osbourne, the whole Black Sabbath lineup made up the new band.
Heaven and Hell swiftly rose to fame and went on tour with well-known acts like Judas Priest and Megadeth.
Ronnie James Dio’s death from stomach cancer in 2010 sadly brought the band to a stop.
