Description
Book SynopsisRevel in the outrageous life of Ozzy Osbourne and the band that created the modern metal scene through inside stories, photos, and memorabilia. Few celebrities are known only by their first name. But say the name Ozzy, and there’s only one who comes to mind: Ozzy Osbourne. In this unofficial tribute, take a comprehensive look at Ozzy and his ground-breaking band Black Sabbath, and get a
glimpse behind the scenes to discover how iconic songs like 'Paranoid,' and 'Iron Man' came to be. All the
drama,
stagecraft, and fan mania comes clearly into view in Joel McIver’s engaging narrative. Learn how the “Prince of Darkness” developed his onstage persona and how
the band’s creative process works. This collectible book includes:
- Full-color concert and offstage photography
- Reproductions of tickets, album covers, posters, and other memorabilia
- Behind-the-scenes stories
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Table of Contents
FOREWORD
by Robb Flynn of Machine Head IX
INTRODUCTION XI
1 WHAT EVIL LURKS 1948-1969
2 HEAVY METAL’S YEAR ZERO 1970
3 SNOWBLIND 1971-1978
4 HELL’S MADMEN 1979-1981
5 REBIRTH AND DEATH 1982-1983
6 SEVENTH SONS 1984-1990
7 CALM BEFORE THE STORM 1991-1996
Mad Sabbath
8 THE RETURN 1996-2005
9 LUCKY NUMBERS 2006-2016
Black Sabbath Line-ups
Discography
Photo Credits
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author
