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Tony Iommi has spoken about the “surreal” experience of getting back together with his Black Sabbath bandmates for their three-song set at Live Aid in 1985.
The original lineup of Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward hadn’t played together since 1978 when they reunited at Philadelphia’s John F. Kennedy Stadium for the historic show, which was organised to raise relief funds in light of the Ethiopian famine.
And with Live Aid celebrating its 35th anniversary earlier this week, Iommi has reflected on what it was like getting the band back together for the concert.
The guitarist tells SiriusXM: “It was great being with the guys again. It was a bit surreal to be honest because basically I’d been in the studio working. It was an unusual thing for us to come from the studio then suddenly here we are onstage in front of all the people.
“We’d never really done that before. We’ve always rehearsed for a proper show for a while, but this was like a quick rehearsal for an hour and the next day we were on stage.
“It was a bit nervy because you don’t know how things are going to go with the equipment and all the stuff – and we hadn’t been onstage together for so long. You have to sort of suck it and see what’s going to happen.”
Sabbath played three tracks at Live Aid: Children Of The Grave, Iron Man and Paranoid, with the US show, along with the UK concert at London’s Wembley Stadium, watched by millions around the world.
Black Sabbath brought the curtain down on their career with pair of shows in their hometown of Birmingham in February 2017, although both Ozzy and Iommi have expressed an interest in Black Sabbath possibly reuniting in 2022 to mark the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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- Black Sabbath - Heaven And Hell - 1st - VG - UK - vinyl LP - £50.00, $63.50, €60.50 (New Item) (arrived 17-Dec-2024 18:00)on December 18, 2024 at 6:57 am
BLACK SABBATH Heaven & Hell (1980 UK first press 8-track vinyl LP, a return to form for Sabbath despite Ozzy's departure, with the former Elf & Rainbow singer Ronnie James Dio proving a more than worthy replacement. The glossy picture sleeve is Very Good and shows some light edgewear and creasing. Whilst the vinyl has a few light paper scuffs, which have no real impact on play. Always in demand, this is an ideal play copy offered at an advantageous price)
- Black Sabbath - Vol. 4 - 1st - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £350.00, $444.50, €423.50 (New Item) (arrived 13-Dec-2024 09:11)on December 18, 2024 at 6:57 am
BLACK SABBATH Vol. 4 (Rare 1972 UK first press 10-track LP on the small 'swirl' label without 'Made In England' text, matt gatefold picture sleeve with integral four page colour photo booklet, 'VO Price Code' lettering on reverse and no track times inside. By 1972 the swirl inner was no longer being used, instead a poly lined white sleeve was used printed with 'Plastic Bags Can Be Dangerous' . The sleeve shows light general wear leaving it Excellent and the vinyl has just a light hairline scuff to Side one & remains in Excellent condition. Recommended)
- Black Sabbath - Live Evil - EX - UK - 2-LP vinyl set - £25.00, $31.75, €30.25 (Back In Stock) (arrived 06-Dec-2024 18:00)on December 18, 2024 at 6:57 am
BLACK SABBATH Live Evil (1983 UK 14-track double LP featuring the band fronted by Ronnie James Dio thundering through a set that includes Neon Knights, War Pigs, Iron Man, Fluff & many more. The glossy gatefold picture sleeve displays minimal wear, whilst the vinyl shows only a few faint signs of play SAB10)
- Black Sabbath - Die Young + Sleeve - UK - 7" vinyl - £15.00, $19.05, €18.15 (New Item) (arrived 11-Dec-2024 13:01)on December 18, 2024 at 6:57 am
BLACK SABBATH Die Young (1980 UK injection moulded 7" vinyl single, also includes a live version of Heaven And Hell. The picture sleeve displays some light general wear whilst the vinyl appears barely played SAB4)
- Black Sabbath - Die Young + Sleeve - UK - 7" vinyl - £15.00, $19.05, €18.15 (New Item) (arrived 11-Dec-2024 18:00)on December 18, 2024 at 6:57 am
BLACK SABBATH Die Young (1980 UK injection moulded 7" vinyl single, also includes a live version of Heaven And Hell. The picture sleeve displays some light general wear whilst the vinyl appears barely played SAB4)
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