The guitarist who truly invented heavy metal, according to Tony Iommi

Tony Iommi and Black Sabbath were an essential band in the early days of hard rock and heavy metal, but the guitarist also cites John Mayall as an influence.

“My first influences”: The band that started it all for Tony Iommi’s remarkable career

Even though Tony Iommi is one of a kind in the metal sphere, he sometimes needed the right people guiding him to get ...
Forbes

Gibson TV Announce Limited Series On Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi

Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal is a new limited series arriving this autumn that will explore the creative mastermind behind heavy metal, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. The new series ...
American Songwriter

The Story Behind the Song Ozzy Osbourne Co-Wrote for Black Sabbath Bandmate Tony Iommi’s Solo Debut

In 2000, after nearly four decades of playing and writing in bands, from Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell and other collaborations, guitarist Tony Iommi released his debut solo album. Iommi featured ...