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Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
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Matt Mills

“I’m still amazed to this day that no one outside of Birmingham can understand a word I say!” Founding Black Sabbath members to be awarded with Freedom Of The City honour by Birmingham City Council

Black Sabbath in 1970.

Black Sabbath’s original lineup are set to be recognised for their cultural contributions to the City Of Birmingham.

The four-piece – vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – formed in the Brummie suburb of Aston in 1968 and are now recognised as the first heavy metal band.

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