- Black Sabbath, 'Black Sabbath'
In 1968 four guys from Birmingham got together to form a band. in 1968 heavy metal was born.
Last night I was fortunate enough (after lost tickets, an extremely stressful hour trying to find the tickets then buying new tickets) to see Black Sabbath for the second, and final time. It is a night I would sell my soul to the devil to relive a million times over. Or just once more. The memories are something that will last a lifetime.
I literally could not fault the band, the only downfall would be original drummer Bill Ward not rejoining with the rest of the original line up. Despite years of a hedonistic lifestyle and more substance abuse than the rest of today's music industry combined, Ozzy, Tony and Geezer were on top form. I can't think of the words to say to do the show justice.
49 years on and the band could not be mistaken for the OAP's that under normal circumstances they would be classed as. Tony Iommi is still the godfather of guitar players, an incredible talent that has inspired millions of musicians world wide. His game changing riffs sounded just as fabulous and dark as ever. Geezer Butlers solo showed the, often overlooked, gift he has musically. And Ozzy Osbourne is everything you expect from "The Prince of Darkness," the evil laughing, the "Oh lord yeah" and the general demeanour of his stage presence, even with the occasional dad moves and strange cuckoo noises. Seriously if anyone knows what that is about please do share.
On February 4th 2017 Black Sabbath will be laid to rest.
"The voices echo in my head,
Is God alive or is God dead?
Is God dead?"
- Black Sabbath, 'God Is Dead'
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