BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Made An MBE In King's Birthday Honours
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BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi says that it is "unbelievable" to be recognized in the King's Birthday Honours.
The legendary 78-year-old musician has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King's Birthday Honours for services to music and to charity.
Iommi said: "What an unbelievable honor to receive an MBE.
"Music has been my life and I've been very lucky to share this journey with many amazing people and fans, and I'm very grateful for all the support along the way.
"It's been a privilege doing something I love and then to see that music connect with so many over the years. And to be able to help raise money for charities close to my heart has meant the world to me."
BLACK SABBATH has been ranked by MTV as the "Greatest Metal Band" of all time, and placed second in VH1's "100 Greatest Artists Of Hard Rock" list. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them No. 85 on their "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time" while Iommi was ranked No. 25 in Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time". BLACK SABBATH have sold over 70 million records worldwide. BLACK SABBATH were inducted into the UK Music Hall Of Fame in 2005 and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2006. They have also won three Grammy Awards, two for "Best Metal Performance" for "Iron Man" and "God Is Dead?" Iommi also received a Grammy nomination for his work with CANDLEMASS.
Iommi, Osbourne, Butler and Ward reunited at last July's "Back To The Beginning" event which marked the original BLACK SABBATH lineup's first performance since 2005 and the quartet's final live appearance.
(Source: www.blabbermouth.net)
