Ozzy Osbourne has named former Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi as one of the best guitarist he’s ever performed with.
The Prince Of Darkness – who co-founded Sabbath with Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Invoice Ward in 1968 – made the touch upon The Madhouse Chronicles, his new podcast with ex-The Cult and present Billy Idol guitarist Billy Morrison.
“That’s the factor a couple of band like Black Sabbath: we got here from the streets and we knew our stuff,” Osbourne mentioned.
“And Tony Iommi was, and is, one of the best fucking guitar participant I’ve ever performed with.”
The vocalist continued: “It’s just like the Beatles, they wouldn’t have been the identical if any one in all them had performed [in another band], or the Rolling Stones if Mick Jagger left.
“I’ve performed [iconic Sabbath songs] Paranoid, Youngsters Of The Grave and Struggle Pigs [with other guitarists]. They do the notes, however it’s not the identical!”
Osbourne concluded by saying that, whereas he believes a whole lot of American guitar gamers “play too quick”, “Tony Iommi, for no matter cause, is fucking nice!”
Osbourne and Iommi have been bandmates in Sabbath from 1968 to 1977, then once more from 1997 to the group’s retirement in 2017.
Following his dismissal from Sabbath, Osbourne launched a solo profession, which has seen him play with such celebrated guitarists as Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde and Gus G.
Iommi appeared on Osbourne’s solo album Affected person Quantity 9 in 2022, enjoying on the songs Degradation Guidelines and No Escape From Now.
The Prince Of Darkness has retired from touring as a result of well being points, together with Parkinson’s illness.
Nevertheless, the singer’s spouse/supervisor Sharon revealed earlier this year that Osbourne is hoping to play two farewell exhibits in his hometown of Birmingham, UK.
Iommi launched a solo single entitled Scent Of Darkish in 2021 and final 12 months collaborated with System Of A Down vocalist Serj Tankian on a charity single known as Deconstruction.