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Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath — British heavy metal band.

CHAPTER 01

Life and work

Black Sabbath were an English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. After adopting the Black Sabbath name in 1969 (the band were previously named Polka Tulk Blues Band and then Earth), they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. Their first three albums, Black Sabbath, Paranoid (both 1970), and Master of Reality (1971), were commercially successful, and are cited as pioneering albums in the development of heavy metal. Subsequent albums Vol.

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CHAPTER 02

Where the group began

Black Sabbath formed in Birmingham. This map marks the wider area associated with the group’s origins; it does not identify a particular rehearsal room or first performance.

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THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY

A life on the map.

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01 / AREA REFERENCE

Birmingham

Black Sabbath formed in Birmingham. This map marks the wider area associated with the group’s origins; it does not identify a particular rehearsal room or first performance.

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Area reference. Follow public routes; this association does not grant access to private homes, teaching spaces or backstage areas.

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Map reference

02 / DOCUMENTED LOCATION · london