“It was always magical playing bass with Tony Iommi. To me, he’s the greatest guitarist ever”: Geezer Butler’s 10 best basslines with Black Sabbath
Terence ‘Geezer’ Butler has seen and done it all when it comes to the bass guitar. A founder member of the first ever heavy metal band, Black Sabbath, he formed a rock-solid foundation with guitarist Tony Iommi and a melodic interplay with drummer Bill Ward that has influenced countless acts ever since.
Sabbath were formed in Birmingham in the late ’60s, the constituent musicians having served time in various local blues-based outfits, including Earth, Tony lommi’s previous combo.
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