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Black Sabbath 🎩🪄 Paranoid (1970) Released on August 7th, 1970, this legendary performance captured Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler & Bill Ward at the moment when heavy metal was taking over. Iommi’s unmistakable riff changed rock forever. 🤘 #BlackSabbath

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Still riding the high from #backtothebeginning 🤘🏻We are so honored to have been included. We wouldn’t be here w/o Black Sabbath. Their influence on metal is undeniable! Thank you Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi ,Geezer Butler & Bill Ward 📷: Metal Dave Media
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12,489 views • 1 year ago