Geoff Nicholls, keyboardist for Black Sabbath, died Saturday after a battle with lung cancer. He was 68. Nicholls joined Black Sabbath after lead singer Ozzy Osbourne was ousted in 1979.
Who are the original members of Black Sabbath?
Black Sabbath's original members were vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward. The four grew up in the factory city of Birmingham, England and met in the local music scene.
What happened to the drummer of Black Sabbath?
According to Black Sabbath bandmate Iommi, Ward disappeared on 21 August 1980, without saying goodbye, other than a telephone call to then-Black Sabbath vocalist Ronnie James Dio informing him "I'm off then, Ron." He then briefly played in a band called Max Havoc.
Who replaced Dio in Black Sabbath?
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Who is the new lead singer of Black Sabbath?
Ronnie James Dio
Why did Ronnie James Dio leave Black Sabbath?
In an interview with Ultimate Guitar's David Slavković, Vinny Appice reveals that Dio's departure was actually semi-accidental. The singer had some business-themed disagreements with Iommi and Butler, and he already had a solo deal with Warner Bros. in his back pocket.
Is Black Sabbath the best band of all time?
Black Sabbath have been named the most important British hard rock band in a new poll. The Birmingham band, led by Ozzy Osbourne, were named the most important hard rock group in a BPI poll of 3,600 hard rock and metal fans. Sabbath were far ahead of their competition, taking almost half of all votes cast.
What band is better than Metallica?
Exodus, Testament, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, Lamb Of God, Sacred Reich, Kreator, Vektor, Destruction, Nuclear Assault, Suicidal Tendencies, Overkill, Pantera, Sepultura, Shadows Fall, Evile and many more. If you want melodic lead guitar solos then check out: Vektor, Testament, Overkill, Sacred Reich, Megadeth.
Is Metallica one of the greatest band ever?
Metallica are the third-best selling music act since 1991, and are one of the most influential bands in the genre. They have also surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. James Hetfield & co must, therefore, be considered the greatest metal act of all time.Jan 8, 2021
Is Iron Maiden better than Black Sabbath?
When it comes to the number of records sold Iron Maiden has an edge over Black Sabbath. But, when you think that Black Sabbath is the band that created the mold they can be considered unrivaled.Nov 1, 2017
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