Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Black Sabbath



Black Sabbath biography

The band began as Polka Tulk Blues Band, and was also known as Earth before adopting Black Sabbath after bassist Geezer Butler titled one of his songs that way, inspired by a 1963 movie of the same name. The band progressed from blues rock to heavy metal to progressive as it evolved over the years. They are usually mentioned along with Led Zeppelin as pioneers of the heavy metal genre.

At a time when other bands were heavily into peace, love and flower power, Sabbath set itself apart with music about drugs, the occult, and anger at The Establishment. They were also unique in their incorporation of gothic and folk music elements. Their unique sound, coupled with Ozzy Osbourne’s wild onstage theatrics helped set the stage for today’s shock rock artists.

Osbourne left the band in 1979 and established himself as a successful solo artist. Over the next 18 years the band employed no fewer than six lead vocalists, including Ronnie James Dio, Ian Gillian, David Donato, Glenn Hughes, Ray Gillen and Tony Martin. Osbourne rejoined the group in 1997.

In 2006, current and former band members Iommi, Butler, Dio, and Appice announced that they would begin touring in 2007 using the name Heaven and Hell, the title of the 1980 album featuring that personnel configuration of Sabbath.
Posted by Triper at 2:57 AM
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44 comments:

  1. botjiMay 10, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    This song is so awesome, its like everyone just knows it and heard it before!

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  2. GastonMay 10, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    I wish I could agree with botji, I like the song, but I hadn't heard it before.

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  3. VavMay 10, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Often heard this on the radio and always wondered who it was by. Thanks :] Follow'd

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  4. BarnezillaMay 10, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    very informative! thanks!!!

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  5. phosportsMay 10, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    this is a great band, great rock and roll

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  6. RaizooMay 10, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Love this song

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  7. Tech UnlockedMay 10, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    What a great song. Love Sabbath!

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  8. NINE TAILSMay 10, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Dio was better ;) haha following! love your blog

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  9. MikeMay 10, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Black sabbath are so good.

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  10. Tom3693May 10, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Love this song. Nice work!

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  11. BigMikeMay 10, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Most of their music still holds up today. you can call almost any rock station during request nights and get them to play Sabbath ; )

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  12. S41May 10, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    I love Black Sabbath, especially Iron Man

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  13. JayMay 10, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    i like the rotating backdrop. :)

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  14. rootMay 10, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Bat-eater...

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  15. DejchMay 10, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    they are pretty good but not my favorite

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  16. fit4lifeMay 10, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    my dad loves this song

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  17. -E-May 10, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    "Polka Tulk Blues Band" would have been great. i guess black sabbath is a better name though.

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  18. D22 ZoneMay 10, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Awesome post man! keep up the good work!

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  19. ClassicPhilMay 10, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Back from the badass days of music

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  20. IntramanMay 10, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    awesome, black sabbath is still great after all these years

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  21. GhekoMay 10, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Great band.

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  22. MarkeeTeeVeeMay 10, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Epic band

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  23. cadexnMay 10, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Awesome song, thanks for the great post!

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  24. BluRayBoyMay 10, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Great band, great song, great post.

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  25. Ox MannMay 10, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Love me some Iron Man

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  26. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Good info on black sabbath.

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  27. AllenTeschMay 10, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    One of my favorite classics.

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  28. //LoveMay 10, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Great, great band.

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  29. PaulBlarkMay 10, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    One of the first songs I ever learned. Legendary band

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  30. JoelRiterMay 10, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Never was a huge fan but still seeing the biography is cool thanks!

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  31. Nik MekeenaMay 10, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    great song

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  32. FortissimoMay 10, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I grew up in the 70s. There was nothing quite like them back in the day.

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  33. 123May 10, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    i've never really been able to get in to black sabbath :(

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  34. JCMay 10, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    RIP Ronnie James Dio

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  35. Danny MurphyMay 10, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Black Sabbath are awesome!

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  36. Von BrownianMay 10, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Somehow I forgot how good these guys were. Thanks!

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  37. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    "Polka Tulk Blues Band" I didn't know that!! sounds horrible xD

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  38. Insider33May 11, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Black Sabbath got me into hard rock back in the day.

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  39. VegaXMay 11, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    yea black sabbath is indeed a great band! good post

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  40. MookMay 11, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Great band, thanks :)

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  41. CDHilaritiesMay 11, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    very cool!
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  42. OivvadMay 11, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Sabbath are pretty cool.

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  43. TunerollMay 11, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    This song is awesome!

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  44. William MainMay 12, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Nice song choice for an awesome band. Followed.

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