At 78, Tony Iommi Reveals The 5 People He Loved The Most

#TonyIommi #OzzyOsbourne #BlackSabbath What do you hold onto when the phone stops ringing? For fifty-seven years, Tony Iommi shared a bond with Ozzy Osbourne that the world only half understood. This story follows Tony Iommi through the five people who shaped his life and his sound. As a teenager in Birmingham, he lost two fingertips in a factory accident and found hope in a record by Django Reinhardt. Hank Marvin’s clean guitar tone first made him want to play. Geezer Butler became a lifelong partner, from writing “Black Sabbath” in an afternoon to writing lyrics for the band’s final album. Ronnie James Dio, once seen as a replacement, became a dear friend, and his death arrived just after a hopeful phone call. Then there is Ozzy, the old friend Iommi spoke to every week, and the last call that came just after their farewell show at Villa Park. It is a story of resilience, loyalty, grief, and ordinary love. If you enjoy stories about the people behind the music, this tribute is for you. #TonyIommi #BlackSabbath #OzzyOsbourne #RonnieJamesDio #DjangoReinhardt #GeezerButler #HeavyMetal