Description; "Live Evil" is the first official live album by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.
The album: "BLACK SABBATH - Live Evil" was produced by: Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler.
Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Bill Freesh, Lee De Carlo
This album was recorded at: live in Seattle, San Antonio and Dallas
Recorded with The Record Plant Mobile, Los Angeles
Mixed at The Record Plant, Los Angeles
Album cover design and Artwork : Jay Vigon, Paul Clark, Stan Watts
Album cover photography: Mark "Weissguy" Weiss, Patrick "Flash" Harbron
Mark Weiss is an American rock and roll photographer. His most widely recognized photographs capture the look and aesthetic of music and celebrity personalities of the 1980s. His work with renowned publications such as Circus magazine and FACES helped establish Mark "Weissguy" Weiss as a name known for rock photography. He has photographed everyone from the Rolling Stones , KISS , Madonna , to the Wu Tang Clan.Source: Wikipedia
Heavy Metal, NWOBHM, Hard Rock
Vertigo 6650 009, Vertigo 6302 202, Vertigo 6302 203
Gatefold (FOC) cover design with artwork / photos on the inside cover pages
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 460 gram
1983 Netherlands
Tony Iommi (Full-name: Anthony Frank Iommi) an English guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist and one of the founding members of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Iommi is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important figures in the history of heavy metal, and is credited with helping to shape the sound and style of the genre.
Iommi was born in Birmingham, England in 1948 and began playing guitar at a young age. In 1969, he formed Black Sabbath with singer Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1970, is considered one of the first heavy metal albums and is widely regarded as a classic of the genre. Over the course of their career, Black Sabbath released numerous hit albums, including "Paranoid" (1970), "Master of Reality" (1971), and "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" (1973).
Iommi's guitar playing is characterized by his heavy, driving riffs, intricate solos, and use of distortion and feedback. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock music and has been awarded numerous accolades for his contributions to the genre. In 2005, he was ranked number 25 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
In addition to his work with Black Sabbath, Iommi has also collaborated with numerous other artists and released several solo albums. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath, and his contributions to heavy metal and rock music continue to be celebrated and recognized by fans and industry professionals alike.
Anthony Frank Iommi was born in Birmingham, City and Borough of Birmingham, England, United Kingdom on 19 February 1948. He is the first child of Anthony Frank Iommi Sr. and Sylvia Maria Valenti.
One of his partners was Valery Iommi 1987. He married Susan Snowdon in 1973. He married Melinda Diaz in 1980. He married Maria Sjöholm in 2005. He was 25 years old when he married Susan Snowdon. He was 32 years old when he married Melinda Diaz. He was 57 years old when he married Maria Sjöholm. He got divorced from Valery Iommi in 1993. He got divorced from Susan Snowdon in 1976. He got divorced from Melinda Diaz in 1985. He has one daughter with Melinda Diaz: Toni-Marie Iommi.
During 1980 he works as a musician in "Heaven and Hell", Black Sabbath. He was 32 years old at that point. During 1989 he works as a musician in "Headless Cross", Black Sabbath. He was 41 years old at that point. During 1989 he works as a musician in "Headless Cross", Black Sabbath. He was 41 years old at that point. His occupation is guitarist.
Terry "Geezer" Butler (Full-name: Terence Michael Joseph "Geezer" Butler) is an English bassist and songwriter, best known as the bassist and primary lyricist for the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important bassists in the history of heavy metal, and is credited with helping to shape the sound and style of the genre.
Butler was born in Birmingham, England in 1949 and formed Black Sabbath in 1969 with singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, and drummer Bill Ward. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1970, is considered one of the first heavy metal albums and is widely regarded as a classic of the genre. Over the course of their career, Black Sabbath released numerous hit albums, including "Paranoid" (1970), "Master of Reality" (1971), and "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" (1973).
Butler's bass playing is characterized by his heavy, driving basslines, innovative use of distortion and effects, and his ability to create memorable melodies and grooves. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest bassists in the history of rock music and has been awarded numerous accolades for his contributions to the genre. In 2005, he was ranked number 90 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest bassists of all time.
In addition to his work with Black Sabbath, Butler has also collaborated with numerous other artists and released several solo albums. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath, and his contributions to heavy metal and rock music continue to be celebrated and recognized by fans and industry professionals alike.
Ronnie James DIO ( Full-name: Ronald James Padavona ) (1942-2010) , the KING of Heavy Metal with a long career (starting in 1957) being lead singer (vocals) in many different bands. DIO's career in a nutshell: 1957 The Vegas Kings, Ronnie and the Rumblers, 1958-1961 Ronnie and the Redcaps, 1961-1967 Ronnie and the Prophets, 1967-1968 The Electric Elves, 1968-1972 The Elves, 1972-1975 ELF, 1975-1978 Rainbow , 1979-1982 Black Sabbath , 1982-2010 DIO (Band) , 1981-1982 Black Sabbath , 2006-2010 Heaven & Hell.
Ronald James Padavona was born in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States on 10/07/1942. He was the first child of Pasquale Padavona 29/09/1918 and Anna E Gulini 19/02/1918.
When he was 63 years old, his mother Anna E Gulini died (01/06/2006).
He married Loretta Berardi 1941 in 1963. He married Wendy Walters 1945 in 1978. He was 20 years old when he married Loretta Berardi, who was 22 years old at that time. He was 35 years old when he married Wendy Walters, who was 33 years old at that time. He got divorced from Loretta Berardi in 1972.
On 10/07/1942, he lived in Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States. Since 1976 he worked as a singer on Rising, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 33 years old at that point. Since 1977 he worked as a singer on On Stage Gatefold, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 34 years old at that point. Since 1978 he worked as a singer on Long Live Rock And Roll, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow . He was 35 years old at that point. Since 1980 he worked as a singer on Heaven and Hell, Black Sabbath. He was 37 years old at that point. Since 1983 he worked as a singer on Holy Diver, DIo. He was 40 years old at that point. Since 1984 he worked as a singer on Last In Line, DIO. He was 41 years old at that point. Since 1986 he worked as a singer on Intermission Live , DIO. He was 43 years old at that point. Since 1986 he worked as a singer on Sacred Heart, DIO. He was 43 years old at that point. Since 1987 he worked as a singer on Dream Evil, DIO. He was 44 years old at that point. Since 1990 he worked as a singer on Lock Up The Wolves, DIO. He was 47 years old at that point. On 02/02/1991, he lived in Tarzana, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. On from 1 May 1999 to 25 March 2008, he lived in Studio City, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. On 03/02/2005, he lived in Los Angeles, California, United States. On from 26 August 2005 to 6 August 2008, he lived in Encino, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. On 16/05/2010, he lived in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States.
On 16/05/2010, he died in Los Angeles, California, United States when he was 67 years old. In 2010, he was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Geoff Nicholls (real-name: Geoffrey James Nicholls) is a keyboardist, musician and best known for the period where he performed with the NWOBHM band "Black Sabbath". Other bands he has performed with include Johnny Neal and the Starliners, Quartz, The Boll Weevils, The Seed, Tony Martin, World of Oz.
Vinny Appice is the younger brother of Carmine Appice. Vinny has played drums in many different bands, together with Ronnie James Dio in "Black Sabbath", DIO (Band), "Heaven and Hell" and in many other bands. Bands in which Vinnie Appice has been played in are: 3 Legged Dogg, 9 Chambers, Appice, Axis, Black Sabbath, Circle of Tyrants, Dio, Dunsmuir, Erik Norlander, Hear 'N Aid, Heaven & Hell, Kill Devil Hill, Last in Line, Lynch Mob, Martiria, Minoru Niihara, Power Project, Resurrection Kings, Serpent's Ride, WWIII.
Black Sabbath is one of the most influential and groundbreaking bands in the history of rock and heavy metal music. Formed in Birmingham, England in 1968, the band consisted of lead vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward. With their unique sound and dark imagery, Black Sabbath single-handedly created the heavy metal genre and laid the foundation for countless metal bands that followed.
Black Sabbath's sound was heavily influenced by blues rock, but they took it to a new level with the incorporation of dark and eerie elements. Their music often featured heavy and distorted guitar riffs, bass-driven grooves, and powerful drum beats, and the lyrics often dealt with darker and more ominous themes, such as death, evil, and the occult. This combination of hard-hitting music and lyrics that dealt with taboo subject matter was a departure from the more upbeat and lighthearted music that was popular at the time, and it quickly gained a cult following.
One of the key elements of Black Sabbath's sound was Tony Iommi's distinctive guitar playing. Iommi was known for his fast and aggressive playing style, which was characterized by his use of powerful riffs and solos. Despite losing the tips of two of his fingers in a factory accident, Iommi was able to adapt his playing style to accommodate the injury, and his signature sound became one of the hallmarks of the heavy metal genre.
In addition to their music, Black Sabbath's image was also a major factor in their appeal. The band was known for their dark and mysterious stage presence, and their album covers and merchandise often featured imagery of death, evil, and the occult. This aesthetic helped to further set them apart from other bands of the time and gave them a unique and memorable identity.Black Sabbath's impact on the heavy metal genre cannot be overstated. They were one of the first bands to play what would later be called heavy metal, and they paved the way for countless metal bands that followed. The band's influence can be heard in countless metal and hard rock bands, from early heavy metal pioneers like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, to more contemporary bands like Slayer and Metallica.
Despite their success and influence, Black Sabbath faced numerous challenges throughout their career. The band was often criticized for their dark and controversial image, and they were frequently targeted by moral and religious groups who saw their music and lyrics as a threat to society. Despite these challenges, the band continued to produce new music and tour, and their popularity only continued to grow.
Black Sabbath had several line-up changes throughout their career. Here is a list of the most notable line-ups:
Original line-up (1968–1979): Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass), and Bill Ward (drums). This is considered the classic line-up of the band, and they recorded some of their most iconic albums together, including "Black Sabbath," "Paranoid," "Master of Reality," and "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath."
WWA 101 , 1975 , United Kingdom
This album "Attention! Volume Two" is a compilation album with Black Sabbath songs from the 1970's and includes some classic songs like: "Rat Salad" and "War Pigs".
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Vertigo 847.903 847903 , 1970 , France
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Vertigo 814 271 , 1983 , West-Germany
This album cover eventually caused controversy and has been hated by some fans.
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Discos Victoria VLP-101 / 30.465, 30.466, 30.467 / 9094/3, Iberofon SA , 1984 , Spain
This "Collection Vol 1" is a hard to find compilation box-set containing 3 12" vinyl LP's.
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I.R.S 7 13155 , 1992 , EEC
Dehumanizer is the first album in over a decade to re-unite Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice
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Vertigo 832 708 , 1987, Netherlands
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NEMS NEL 6009 , 1977 , West-Germany
This is the "Greatest Hits" compilation album released in 1977 on the NEMS Record Label. The illustration on the album front cover is "El Triunfo de la Muerte" by Pieter Bruegel, El Viejo and the record's label is white with black typography
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I.R.S. 064-24 1005 , 1989 , EEC
This album "Headless Cross" has been released in 1989 on the I.R.S. Record Label and the band features "Brian May" , "Tony Martin", "Cozy Powell" and "Laurence Cottle".
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Vertigo 6302 017 (6302 017) , 1980 , Germany
"Heaven and Hell" was the first album after singer Ozzy Osbourne left the band and was the first album featuring Ronnie James Dio , formerly of Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, who brought his own unique style of song writing and vocalisation to the "Black Sabbath" band.
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Vertigo 6302 202 , 1983 , West-Germany
"Live Evil", released in 1982 and in January 1983 in the UK, is the first "official" live album by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, the previously released Live at Last (1980) not having been sanctioned by the band. It was recorded with Ronnie James Dio singing and is a document of the Mob Rules World Tour
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Vertigo PRID 11 / 826-882 , 1983 , Netherlands
"Live Evil" is the first official live album by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath.
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NEMS - NEL 6004 , 1976 , USA
This album "Master of Reality (US)" is the third album released by the British Heavy Metal band: Black Sabbath.
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Warner Bros (WB) Records BS 2562 , Canada
This is the Canadian release of "Master of Reality" the third album released by the British Heavy Metal band: Black Sabbath.
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WWA Records WWA 008 , 1971 , England
This is the English release of "Master of Reality" , the third album released by the British Heavy Metal band: Black Sabbath.
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Vertigo 9124 101 , Vertigo 9124 101 1978 , Germany
"Never Say Day" is the 1978 official full-length album by the British Rock band "Black Sabbath"
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Vertigo 6360 011 (6360011) , 1970 , England
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Vertigo AA 6360 011 (6360011) , 1970 , Germany
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Warner Bros BS 2822 , 1975 , USA
This page describes "Sabotage" the sixth full-length album by "Black Sabbath" and released in 1975.
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Vertigo 6360 071 , 1972 , United Kingdom
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Vertigo 6360 071 , 1972 , France
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Victoria Records VLP 106 / 40.470 , 1984 , Spain
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