Tony Iommi
Main Band
Black Sabbath
Main Guitar
Gibson SG
#1 SONG
Paranoid
THE SOLO
Heaven And Hell
THE RIFF
Iron Man
| Birth Name | Frank Anthony Iommi |
| Birth Place | Birmingham, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Age | 77 (Born February 19, 1948) |
| Years Playing | 62 (started playing 1963) |
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| Genres | Blues, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Rock |
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| Collaborations | , |
| Net Worth | US$ 140,000,000 |
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Tony Iommi Biography
Career Highlights
Co-founding the band Black Sabbath in 1968
Being a pioneer of heavy metal guitar sound with the use of distorted power chords
Overcoming a factory accident that resulted in the loss of the tips of two fingers on his fretting hand to continue playing guitar and achieve massive success with Black Sabbath
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Tony Iommi Techniques
Right Hand
CrosspickingCrosspicking is a technique where the pick alternates across multiple strings, creating a rolling sound. It mimics the sound of fingerpicking. This technique is common in bluegrass music., Palm MutingPalm muting involves lightly resting the palm on the strings near the bridge. It creates a dampened, rhythmic sound. This technique is common in rock and metal music., Pick SlideOther Techniques
Lead GuitarLead guitar focuses on melody lines and solos. It often uses techniques like bends and vibrato. This role is prominent in rock and blues bands., Rhythm GuitarTechniques Breakdown
Tony Iommi Gear
Tony Iommi Tone Focus
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Tony Iommi Videos
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Tony Iommi's and Brian May's Paranoid Jam Session
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#1 Live Solo by Tony Iommi
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Top-Notch Paranoid Performance
Tony Iommi Guitar Tabs
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