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Tony Iommi

Date of birth: 1948-02-19

Place of birth: Handsworth, Birmingham, England, UK

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Black Sabbath, Anthony Frank Iommi

Biography

Anthony Frank Iommi (/aɪˈoʊmi/) (born 19 February 1948) is a British musician. He co-founded the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, and was the band's guitarist, leader and primary composer and sole continuous member for nearly five decades. Iommi was ranked number 25 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". On his last day of work in a sheet metal factory, as a teenager, Iommi lost the tips of the middle and ring fingers of his right hand in an accident, an event which crucially impacted his playing style. He briefly left Black Sabbath (then known as Earth) in 1968 to join Jethro Tull, but did not record any material with the band, and subsequently returned to Black Sabbath in 1969. In 2000, he released his first solo album Iommi, followed by 2005's Fused, which featured his former bandmate Glenn Hughes. After releasing Fused, he formed Heaven & Hell, which disbanded shortly after the death of Ronnie James Dio in 2010 (they toured on Black Sabbath songs when Dio was in the band but changed the name for legal reasons). In 2011, Iommi published his autobiography, entitled Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath.

Movie Credits

2.7

Black Sabbath: The Last Supper

1999-01-01

Filmed live during Black Sabbath's 1999 "Reunion" tour, this historic concert features the original

3.5

Under the Volcano

2021-03-20

The story of George Martin’s AIR Studios Montserrat and the island that changed music forever.

3.6

Heaven & Hell: Live From Radio City Music Hall

2007-08-28

This live concert recording captures the sold-out Radio City Music Hall performance of former Black

3.5

Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid

2010-06-28

The story of how the classic album "Paranoid" was made, with stories from band members to those who

3.6

Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume One

1992-09-01

“The Black Sabbath Story, Volume One” traces the roots and origins of Black Sabbath on an album by a

2.4

Black Sabbath: Never Say Die

1980-01-01

Recorded live in 1978, Never Say Die is a defining moment in Black Sabbath's history. This unique co

3.1

Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace

2002-06-03

Well known performers accompanied by 12,000 selected members of the public on the lawn of Buckingham

3.5

Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights

2010-01-01

Live at Wacken Open Air July 30 2009.

3.8

Dio: Dreamers Never Die

2022-09-28

This career spanning documentary on heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio delves deep into his incredi

3.5

Rockfield : The Studio on the Farm

2020-07-18

50 years ago, deep in the Welsh countryside, two brothers were milking cows and preparing to take ov

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

2001-01-19

Penelope Spheeris presents an amazing chronicle of the travelling musical carnival known as OZZfest,

Inside Black Sabbath: A Critical Review 1970-1992

2002-12-10

Using rare previously unreleased film of the original Ozzy Osbourne line-up from 1971 never before a

Ozzy Osbourne: Don't Blame Me

1991-09-24

"Don't Blame Me" is John 'Ozzy' Osbourne's personal, gripping and frank invitation to see who he rea

Guitar Legends: The Ultimate Anthology

2006-03-13

These are the great ones that have shaped rock music. Twelve very different guitarists, each of whom

1.9

Black Sabbath: [1989] Headless in Russia

1989-11-28

Black Sabbath 1989-11-25 Olympski Hall,Moscow Headless In Russia (Definitive Edition)

Black Sabbath: Undead and Alive

2004-01-01

The Ozzy line-up of the band performs a collection of eleven classic tracks taken from various perfo

3.9

Black Sabbath: Live... Gathered In Their Masses

2013-11-25

A live album and video by English rock band Black Sabbath. It features performances from their 2013

Black Sabbath - Musikladen Live

1970-01-01

Join the founders of heavy metal in their original lineup as they perform four of their classic tune

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony

2022-07-28

The opening ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, held at the Alexander Stadium in Pe

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony

2022-08-08

The closing ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, held at the Alexander Stadium in Pe

Black Sabbath: Master of Reality Documentary

2022-05-04

The documentary follows Black Sabbath as they release their iconic album Paranoid through the record

Black Sabbath: Sabotage - The Documentary

2022-01-13

Sabotage is the sixth studio album by metal pioneers Black Sabbath, released in 1975. It was recorde

Hard Rock Treasures

2005-08-08

A documentary film about Don Bernstine from Hard Rock Cafe visiting musicians to try to get memorabi

3.3

Ozzy Osbourne: Live & Loud

1993-05-25

Live & Loud is a live album recorded by then former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, released on

Guitar

1991-01-01

4.5

Heaven and Hell: Rockpalast

2009-06-18

HEAVEN & HELL's June 16, 2009 concert at Museumsmeile in Bonn, Germany filmed by WDR's (German p

Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights - 30 Years of Heaven & Hell

2010-11-16

Neon Nights: 30 Years of Heaven & Hell ("Live in Europe" for the U.S. market and "Live at Wacken" fo

Black Sabbath: [2005] Rockwave Festival

2005-06-25

1. Intro 2. N.I.B. 3. After Forever 4. War Pigs 5. Dirty Women 6. Fairies Wear Boots 7. Riffs

3.9

The Joy of the Guitar Riff

2014-07-18

Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry t

Black Sabbath: Monsters of Rock Italy

1992-09-12

Setlist: - The Mob Rules - Computer God - Children of the Sea - Time Machine - War Pigs - Blac

Black Sabbath: [1992] Beacon Theater, NY

1992-10-14

The Mob Rules Computer God Children of the Sea Time Machine War Pigs I Die Young Guitar Solo

Black Sabbath: [1992] Live in Rio - Dehumanizer Tour

1992-06-30

The Mob Rules, Computer God, Children of the Sea, Time Machine, War Pigs, I, Die Young, Guitar Solo,

Black Sabbath: [2012] Live at O2 Academy

2012-05-19

Into the Void, Under the Sun/Every Day Comes and Goes, Snowblind, War Pigs, Wheels of Confusion/The

Black Sabbath. River Plate Stadium Buenos Aries 1994

1994-09-03

Children of the Grave Children of the Sea Into the Void Black Sabbath Neon Knights War Pigs Th

Black Sabbath: Burgettstown, PA 1999

1999-06-12

Starlake Amphitheater, Burgettstown, PA - June 12, 1999. Pro-shot video with soundboard sound. The

Black Sabbath: [1999] Seattle, Washington

1999-01-12

Black Sabbath at KeyArena, Seattle, WA, USA War Pigs N.I.B. Fairies Wear Boots After Forever El

Black Sabbath - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert

1975-09-04

Filmed at the height of their fame, and including all four original members of the band, Black Sabba

Graspop Metal Meeting 2016 Compilation

2016-11-17

A compilation of the best bands that performed live at the 2016 Graspop Metal Meeting festival inclu

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 2

1989-01-01

Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Scorpions, Exodus, Stev

3.9

Black Sabbath: The End of The End

2017-09-20

Chronicles the final tour from Black Sabbath. On February 4th, 2017, Black Sabbath takes the stage i

Black Sabbath: 13

2013-06-12

The making of the reunion album '13', featuring original band members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and

3.7

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

1996-10-12

A 1968 event put together by The Rolling Stones. The film is comprised of two concerts on a circus s

Black Sabbath: The End - Live In Birmingham

2017-11-17

On 4th February, 2017, Black Sabbath stormed the stage in their hometown of Birmingham for their fin

Live Aid

1985-07-13

Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the Joh

3.5

Black Sabbath: Live in Paris

1970-10-03

This footage was originally shot at Théâtre 140 in Brussels, Belgium on October 3rd, 1970 for Yorksh

3.5

Heavy Metal Britannia

2010-03-07

Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal

3.9

God Bless Ozzy Osbourne

2011-04-24

Featuring never before seen footage uncovered from the archives and interviews with Paul McCartney,

Black Sabbath: California Jam

1974-04-06

It was this now legendary appearance at California Jam I that would expose Black Sabbath to many mai

3.8

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

2005-09-14

The film discusses the traits and originators of some of metal's many subgenres, including the New W

Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two

1992-09-01

“The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two” is a documentary video by heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It d

Black Sabbath - Cross Purposes Live

1994-04-13

1. Time Machine . 2. Children Of The Grave 3. I Witness 4. Mob Rules 5. Into The Void 6. Anno Mundi

2.4

Black Sabbath & Blue Öyster Cult: Black and Blue

1981-10-01

BLACK SABBATH and BLUE ÖYSTER CULT - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York - Octobe

Black Sabbath - Paris 1970

2011-01-01

1. Paranoid 2. Hand Of Doom 3. Iron Man 4. Black Sabbath 5. N.I.B. 6. Behind The Wall Of Sleep 7. Wa

4.5

Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary

2002-05-13

Queen look back at the huge and emotional Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert as it makes its 10th anniv

3.8

Black Sabbath [2004] with Rob Halford Live at Ozzfest

2004-08-26

Ozzy Osbourne was forced to sit out BLACK SABBATH's performance at Thursday night's (Aug. 26) Ozzfes

The Nation's Favourite Queen Song

2014-11-11

Queen are unquestionably one of the most popular acts in the history of the UK singles chart. In thi

3.5

Highway Star: Journey In Rock

2007-01-01

As vocalist for Deep Purple and Black Sabbath and the title performer on Andrew Lloyd Webber's origi

Black Sabbath - Pop Shop: Part 1

1970-06-10

In the history of rock, Black Sabbath is considered the pioneer of metal. Led by Ozzy Osbourne on vo

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

A powerful return to roots, this concert captures Black Sabbath in peak form - reuniting to deliver

Black Sabbath: Live Aid

1985-07-13

Setlist: - Children of the Grave - Iron Man - Paranoid

Black Sabbath: Live in Fresno

1976-11-09

Partial set edit of the Technical ecstasy Tour mostly 1 camera angle

3.6

The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne

2020-09-07

For over five decades, Ozzy Osbourne has personified rock and roll, from his childhood in poverty an

Black Sabbath: Vol. 4 Documentary

2025-04-23

A deep-dive into the creation, chaos, and cultural impact of Black Sabbath’s 1972 masterpiece, Vol.

4.2

Ozzy: No Escape from Now

2025-10-07

Ozzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica

1992-08-12

A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica is a two-part documentary about the process of making the

Black Sabbath - The Last Super

1999-06-15

Mix of interviews with the original band members and a live performance recorded at Ozzfest 1999 dur