Not all the biographies mention that after Mythology disappeared in a puff of smoke sometime in the first half of 1968, Tony Iommi was involved in a band called Velvett Fogg. The band would eventually record an album with Tony’s cousin on guitar. Very .
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Dennis Wheatley novel
The Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook by Jack Darr (1966)
This is a photo of Earth or Black Sabbath on stage.
Recording of Tony and Bill's 1968 pre Sabbath band.
One of two records called BRUM BEAT released in 1964.
An actual membership card, not a scan.
The Kinks ' You Really Got Me' 7" single (1964). Credited by many as being one of the first 'heavy metal' songs.
Original Laney purchase ledger (approx 1968-69)
Flyer for gig by Earth 1st August (1969)
Mothers membership card (1968)
Rare Breed gig advert for 13th January 1968 at Cofton Country Club, Warren Lane, Rednal
Melody Maker article 9th November 1968
Pages from Birmingham Central Library archives.
Flyer for a gig at The Pokey Hole blues club, Lichfield, Staffordshire, UK on 1st August 1969
Melody Maker (1969) - The Blues still dominated the front pages up until the late 60's.
Henry's Bueshouse membership card
As part of the Metal on Film programme 1-4th September 2011 the Italian cut of the film that Black Sabbath take their name from was screened.
Gig advert from Birmingham Mail, Saturday 23rd November 1968
Midland Beat Feb 1964
Roosevelt Sykes 7 inch EP (1963)
Brownie & Sonny LP (1965).
Rhythm & Blues All Stars LP (1966)
