Black Sabbath
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| + | '''Black Sabbath''' are an English [[heavy metal]] band from [[Birmingham]], [[England]]. Formed in 1968 by [[Ozzy Osbourne]] ([[lead singer|lead vocals]]), [[Tony Iommi]] ([[guitar]]), [[Geezer Butler]] ([[bass guitar]]), and [[Bill Ward (musician)|Bill Ward]] ([[drum kit|drums]] & [[percussion instrument|percussion]]), the band has since experienced multiple lineup changes, with a total of twenty-two former members. Originally formed as a heavy [[blues-rock]] band named Earth, the band began incorporating occult and horror-inspired lyrics with tuned-down guitars, changing their name to Black Sabbath and releasing multiple gold and platinum records in the 1970s. | ||
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Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England. Formed in 1968 by Ozzy Osbourne (lead vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass guitar), and Bill Ward (drums & percussion), the band has since experienced multiple lineup changes, with a total of twenty-two former members. Originally formed as a heavy blues-rock band named Earth, the band began incorporating occult and horror-inspired lyrics with tuned-down guitars, changing their name to Black Sabbath and releasing multiple gold and platinum records in the 1970s.
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