Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne: The Stories Behind the Songs - by Carol Clerk & Paul Elliott (Hardcover)

About the Book

Immerse yourself in the glorious story of Black Sabbath with the stories of their classic songs. This celebration of 50 years of Sabbath includes rare-on-the-page memorabilia throughout the book as it tells the story of the band and all their classic songs, as well as the hugely popular hits from Ozzy as a solo artist.

Book Synopsis

Celebrate the godfathers of heavy metal in this lavishly illustrated tribute to Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne.

In late 1960s Birmingham, four local musicians - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - began playing a new kind of rock: one that was darker, harder, weirder, heavier. Then, in February 1970, Black Sabbath's self-titled debut album arrived. Rock music would never be the same.

Written by acclaimed music journalists Carol Clerk (Melody Maker) and Paul Elliott (Classic Rock, Kerrang!), with contributions from Joel McIver (Metal Hammer, Rolling Stone), Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne: The Stories Behind the Songs charts the band's journey through success, excess, tragedy, reinvention and reconciliation - one iconic song at a time.

Featuring chapters dedicated to Ozzy's classic solo albums, hundreds of stunning photographs and a full update to include the monumental Back to the Beginning reunion concert, this is an essential tribute to the original kings of heavy metal.

About the Author

Carol Clerk (Author)
The late Carol Clerk was a veteran rock music writer, an author and an award-winning journalist. After many years on the staff of Melody Maker, most of those as news editor, she became a freelance writer contributing to Uncut, Classic Rock and the Independent, as well as appearing on radio and TV.

Paul Elliott (Author)
Paul Elliott is a highly respected music writer whose work regularly appears in MOJO, Classic Rock, Q and Kerrang!. He has interviewed Black Sabbath.