Tony Iommi

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Credits: Alamy
Full Name
Anthony Frank Iommi
Born
February 19th, 1948
Height
6ft 0in
Hometown
Aston, Birmingham, England
Net Worth
Estimated $140 million
Partner
Maria Sjöholm
Family
Tony Iommi was born to Anthony Frank Iommi Sr and Sylvia Maria Iommi in Birmingham, England. He is an only child and was raised in the Aston district of the city. Iommi has been married four times and married Swedish singer Maria Sjöholm in 2005. He has one daughter, Toni-Marie Iommi, from a previous relationship.
Years Active
1964–present
Bands
The Rockin' Chevrolets, Mythology, Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell
Top Tracks
'Paranoid', 'Iron Man', 'War Pigs', 'Children of the Grave', 'Heaven and Hell'
Top Albums
'Paranoid', 'Master of Reality', 'Black Sabbath', 'Vol 4', 'Heaven and Hell'
Records Sold
More than 75 million
Number Ones
'Paranoid', '13'
Fun Facts
Tony Iommi lost the tips of the middle and ring fingers on his right hand in an industrial accident at the age of 17. He fashioned homemade prosthetic fingertips and altered his guitar setup, helping to create the heavier sound that became a hallmark of Black Sabbath. Tony Iommi briefly joined Jethro Tull in 1968 and appeared with the band in the 'Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus' television special before returning to Black Sabbath. In 2012, Iommi announced he had been diagnosed with lymphoma. He continued recording and touring during treatment, demonstrating remarkable resilience.
Related Artists
Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, Ronnie James Dio

Tony Iommi is an English musician, songwriter and producer best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist and principal composer of Black Sabbath. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of heavy metal, Iommi developed a revolutionary guitar style defined by dark, down-tuned riffs and powerful melodies that reshaped rock music.

After losing the tips of two fingers in an industrial accident as a teenager, he adapted his playing by using homemade prosthetic fingertips and lighter guitar strings, creating the distinctive sound that became synonymous with Black Sabbath. Across more than five decades, Iommi has remained the band’s only constant member while also pursuing solo projects and collaborations. His influence on generations of guitarists has secured his place as one of the most important figures in the history of heavy metal.

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Tony Iommi is an English musician, songwriter and producer best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of Black Sabbath, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of heavy metal.
Tony Iommi's innovative guitar riffs, down-tuned sound and songwriting with Black Sabbath helped establish the blueprint for heavy metal and influenced countless rock and metal musicians.
Tony Iommi lost the tips of two fingers on his right hand in an industrial accident while working in a sheet metal factory as a teenager. He adapted by creating prosthetic fingertips and modifying his playing technique.
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