Tony Mottram's Plectrum collection, 1983-2011.
1981 Diamond Head UK tour poster.
'Killing Yourself to Die' Black Sabbath zine vol.6
Black Sabbath autographs, 1988 line up.
Drummer Vinnie Appice burns his arse on dry ice in the big opening of the concert!
Malcolm Carter Age 49 25/05/80 - Ticket for Black Sabbath at the Odeon Theatre in Birmingham
I got these 2 tour shirts from a friend of mine. I dont know the origin of them. If anyone has info get back to me!
I cannot recall how I obtained Ozzy's home address (too many years n' beers ago), but I obviously did. Adding a self addressed envelope may of helped - I knew he was on the dole at the time see (Ho ho...). I can still recall though seeing it lying on the floor and thinking 'Nooooooo!, surely not'!!
Black Sabbath at Villa Leisure Centre, '89
This denim jacket with assorted patches was worn by its owner around 1986-1990.
Diamond Head Scrapbooks (1980s)
Ticket from an Ozzy Osbourne gig at Hammersmith Odeon, May '89.
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie, Tony and Geezer several times and collected their autographs on my original vinyl copy of Heaven and Hell. I never met Bill but a friend’s uncle is Paul Clark who was Sabbath’s road manager in the early 80s .
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Built around Black Sabbath's 'Born Again' , here is another awesome Tony Iommi Jaydee custom guitar built by no other than Birmingham's guitar lutheir John Diggins , this guitar was used extensively in the 80's by Tony Iommi and more specifically on Black Sabbath albums such as Seventh Star, Headless Cross, Tyr and also Dehumanzier album in the early 90's , it was also used on stage during that time frame as well , the guitar could also bee seen on Sabbath music videos 'Trashed' and 'Zero the Hero'.The guitar is currently at Hard Rock Cafe San Diego.
Copy of 'Making Music' feat Ozzy article, entitled 'Spinal Chap'
Managed to get this off some railings outside the Hammy. Phoned on and off days before the gig to check it was still on. Never got an answer, so just went for it. Gutted when turning a corner to see 'BLACK SABBATH CANCELLED' ! Hey ho...
Acquired from Simon & Jo Baugh Age 44/42 Sunday 4th January 1981 Black Sabbath - New Bingley Hall Stafford £4.50 "Went to Stafford Bingley Hall with friends and a teacher from school to see 'Sabbath' - a live show that was exactly what you expected."
Live at Odeon Theatre 1986, Birmingham supported by Ratt.