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`Tony Iommi is the true father of Heavy Metal, a continuously creative genius riff-meister, and one of the world's great human beings' --Brian May
`Without Tony, heavy metal wouldn't exist. He is the creator of heavy! Tony is a legend. He took rock and roll and turned it into heavy metal' --Eddie Van Halen
`Mr Iommi, aka . . . The Riffmaster. It's all his fault I am where I am' --James 'papa het' Hetfield
'Tony Iommi should be up there with the greats. He can pick up a guitar and play a riff that'd knock your f-ing socks off' --Ozzy Osbourne
`Without Tony, heavy metal wouldn't exist. He is the creator of heavy! Tony is a legend. He took rock and roll and turned it into heavy metal' --Eddie Van Halen
`Mr Iommi, aka . . . The Riffmaster. It's all his fault I am where I am' --James 'papa het' Hetfield
'Tony Iommi should be up there with the greats. He can pick up a guitar and play a riff that'd knock your f-ing socks off' --Ozzy Osbourne
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you are a Black Sabbath fan, as I am, you will buy this book nonetheless.
The stories are great, the commentaries on every Sabbath album insightful. Tony's portrait emerges as a very down-to-earth guy who won over adversities with just stubborness and the gift of believing in himself.
That said, the writing style of this book is very dull. Divided in short chapters, it's always "We did this, we went there". "I said this, he said that". It's really transparent that is based on interviews and the ghost writer just put together the pieces. Considering Tony's unbelievable personality, it could have come out much better. But still, maybe this is the way Tony wants to look.
The stories are great, the commentaries on every Sabbath album insightful. Tony's portrait emerges as a very down-to-earth guy who won over adversities with just stubborness and the gift of believing in himself.
That said, the writing style of this book is very dull. Divided in short chapters, it's always "We did this, we went there". "I said this, he said that". It's really transparent that is based on interviews and the ghost writer just put together the pieces. Considering Tony's unbelievable personality, it could have come out much better. But still, maybe this is the way Tony wants to look.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In Britain we love to throw around the terms "legend" and "national treasure" with regard to all kinds of popular public figures. But whether or not you think Tony Iommi deserves to be described as either, how many public figures in Britain today can you think of who a) are the subject of a legend and b) have actually given us something which is, in it's way, a national treasure?
The legend I'm talking about the true and shocking story of when he lost some of his fingertips in a workplace accident. The national treasure is heavy metal, a form of music derided for so long but now embraced and respected. As you'd expect all this is covered in detail, and in fact the book is crammed full of stories about his life as a top rock musician. But it's also interesting to read about his family background and his upbringing. He's also honest about some of the difficulties he's faced in his life as well as his career: it's not subtitled "my journey through heaven and hell" just as a pun.
There isn't a trace of self pity in it however. This is a musician who got where he was through hard work and inspiration and has got himself back to the top by continuing to work hard. Overall he comes across as a committed, talented and above all likeable bloke. It's been great to fsee Iommi finally getting his due over the last few years, and I think this book will enhance his reputation further. If Ozzy's the Prince of Darkness, then Tony's the King of the Riff, and this is the next best thing to spending a few hours with him in the pub.
The legend I'm talking about the true and shocking story of when he lost some of his fingertips in a workplace accident. The national treasure is heavy metal, a form of music derided for so long but now embraced and respected. As you'd expect all this is covered in detail, and in fact the book is crammed full of stories about his life as a top rock musician. But it's also interesting to read about his family background and his upbringing. He's also honest about some of the difficulties he's faced in his life as well as his career: it's not subtitled "my journey through heaven and hell" just as a pun.
There isn't a trace of self pity in it however. This is a musician who got where he was through hard work and inspiration and has got himself back to the top by continuing to work hard. Overall he comes across as a committed, talented and above all likeable bloke. It's been great to fsee Iommi finally getting his due over the last few years, and I think this book will enhance his reputation further. If Ozzy's the Prince of Darkness, then Tony's the King of the Riff, and this is the next best thing to spending a few hours with him in the pub.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a great read. I love bios, I have a lot from musicians I love/like and this one is among the top 3. Full of anecdotes and cool facts from this man's life. I just wish if he could have put more pictures, but the reading itself it's great. Has lots of chapters (90) which by no means make the reading dull, quite the contrary, does it very fluid; I read it in 3 nights, but if you have the time it can be easily read in 1 day. One thing that amazes me is Mr. Iommi's humbleness considering his legend status, I mean, if it wasn't for him there would not be heavy metal. All in all a must have/read for rock and metal fans alike. Highly recommended.
p.s.: Sorry for my english.
p.s.: Sorry for my english.
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Iommi book
An exellent read, funny and honest from a living legend from by far the greatest band in history of rock n roll. BLACK SABBATH
Published 1 month ago by Mez
The father of heavy metal story
Of course I'm a fan of Black Sabbath and this book gives you the "behind the scene" reality of what is to be a rock star. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marco
A Big Ego
I found the book to have a lot of inaccuracies, i.e. dates and facts, I found it fallacious, and a dark story of life on drugs, and excesses.
Published 1 month ago by Jayne
Legend
what can you say..eversince the bill ward incident happened paid extra attention to everyline written..
what really gets me is the humility of the man.. Read more
what really gets me is the humility of the man.. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Amit Dhoj Khadka
IRON(Y) MAN
Oh the irony,who would have thought after all these years Tony Iommi would have been outed as big a prankster(and clown at times) than Ozzy,the legendary riff master has pretty... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr Blackwell
Incredible
this biography of the legendary guitarist tony iommi is a brilliant one and here is why
I love this book because tony iommi just puts what is on his mind in this book... Read more
I love this book because tony iommi just puts what is on his mind in this book... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dylan The Metalhead
An unalloyed delight
A wonderfully fresh memoir from a man who has lived through extraordinary rock and roll dreams and nightmares. I can hear Tony's soft Midlands accent as I read every line. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Pipehugger
An okay read but poorly written
I know a book is about the author's voice, but when the author's voice is the bloke down the pub then perhaps a little effort should be made to make it a written work. Read more
Published 4 months ago by katyn1940
Better than I expected
Very good book, a lot of information, funny moments, some detail about each album. The shrot chapter format was a bold and different approach, and it worked.
Published 4 months ago by M. Fonseca
Very entertaining
I'm very pleased with my purchase, and never doubted that I would be when I saw it advertised. A detailed insight into the life and trials of the Father of heavy metal, from his... Read more
Published 4 months ago by B
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