Black Sabbath photo during recording of S/T album (1969)
Rare photograph of Black Sabbath during recording of their self-titled album at Regent Sound Studio (1969)
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Laney Sound Systems Ltd Sales Day Book
One of the most interesting items from the 40 Years of Heavy Metal and Its Unique Birth Place Exhibition.
The Kinks ‘You Really Got Me’ 7″ single (1964)
The Kinks ' You Really Got Me' 7" single (1964). Credited by many as being one of the first 'heavy metal' songs.
The Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook by Jack Darr (1966)
The Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook by Jack Darr (1966)
Mothers membership card (1968)
Mothers membership card (1968)
Music Machine: the drummer's story
Harry Barber's memories of Music Machine are more detailed than Ozzy's account on page 49 of the autobiography I Am Ozzy.
Brum Beat – Decca Records, 1964
One of two records called BRUM BEAT released in 1964.
Rare Breed advert
The Rare Breed advert
Henry’s Blueshouse membershipcard
Henry's Bueshouse membership card
Henry’s Blueshouse Brownhills
Advert for the opening of Henry's Blueshouse
Various band business cards (1967-1969)
Various band business cards (1967-1969)
Strange Conflict – Dennis Wheatley (1965)
Strange Conflict – Dennis Wheatley (1965). Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath was influenced by Wheatley's works.
Black Sabbath/Earth gig flyer 1st August 1969
Flyer for a gig at The Pokey Hole blues club, Lichfield, Staffordshire, UK on 1st August 1969
Photographs from Henry’s Blueshouse (1968-72)
Photographs from Henry’s Blueshouse (1968-72)
Birmingham and the Blues
Keith Law is a gigging musician and song writer now based in the west country. In the mid – late 60s he was Birmingham based. Around this time he came into contact with Robert Plant and the Band of Joy. In this oral history clip .
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Folk Blues Festival 1965
Blues Folk Festival poster
To the Devil a Daughter – Dennis Wheatley (1968)
To the Devil a Daughter - Dennis Wheatley (1968)
Henry's Blueshouse advert 26th November 1968
Advert for gig at Henry's Blues House on 26th November 1968
Melody Maker (1969)
Melody Maker (1969) - The Blues still dominated the front pages up until the late 60's.
Dennis Wheatley novel
Dennis Wheatley novel
Zeppelin Bootleg Cover – Live at Blueberry Hill
Bootleg Album Cover - Zeppelin Live at Blueberry Hill
Rare Breed gig advert
Rare Breed gig advert for 13th January 1968 at Cofton Country Club, Warren Lane, Rednal
