The first glimmerings of what would become hard rock and heavy metal can largely be traced back to three British bands at the very end of the 1960s and start of the 70s: Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. All three were hugely successful, notching up a string of successful albums and – seven-inch refuseniks Zeppelin aside – singles.
You’d be forgiven for thinking there was a bitter rivalry between the bands, but apparently not. Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has spoken about jamming with members of Led Zeppelin. Now, in the brand new issue of Classic Rock magazine, he’s revealed his admiration for Deep Purple – and picks his favourite song of theirs.
