Black Sabbath Born Again printers proof poster (1983)
A printers proof poster to promote the forthcoming Black Sabbath album, 'Born Again'.
Gig Journal (1981 onwards)
This is the gig journal of heavy music fan Chris Hopkins.
Demin Jacket
This denim jacket with assorted patches was worn by its owner around 1986-1990.
Black Sabbath – Bingley Hall ticket
Acquired from Merv Williams Age: 44 Black Sabbath ticket Bingley Hall - Stafford 04/07/81
Diamond Head ‘Shoot Out The Lights’ poster (1980)
Diamond Head ‘Shoot Out The Lights’ poster (1980)
Donington ‘Monsters of Rock’ Festival Programme (1980)
Programme from the first ever Donington 'Monsters of Rock' Festival (1980) which took place on August 16. Included on the bill were: Rainbow, Scorpions, April Wine, Judas Priest, Saxon (who recorded as the semi-official live album Donnington: The Live Tracks), Riot, Touch etc.
Diamond Head ‘Lightning to the Nations’ LP (1980)
Diamond Head ‘Lightning to the Nations’ LP (1980) - only 1000 copies released through Happy Face Records
vintage badge
vintage badge - probably early 80's...
My Battle Jacket
Hand embroidered Black Sabbath logo, some patches from 80's 90's and 00's
Tony Iommi photo session
Several slides from a photo shoot. Probably for Metal Hammer.
Black Sabbath Birmingham Odeon Ticket
Malcolm Carter Age 49 25/05/80 - Ticket for Black Sabbath at the Odeon Theatre in Birmingham
Letter from Ozzy January 1980
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 Family Tree
Black sabbath family tree - up to 1988
Tavern in the Town, growing my hair and shopping for records
Harvey Smith describes a night out at Tavern In The Town, a rock pub in Wolverhampton.
Tony Iommi Custom Jaydee Guitar
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.
Black Sabbath 1982 tour t-shirt
Mob Rules 1982 tour t-shirt. Obtained from a Nottingham shop keeper in exchange for some Sabbath/Ozzy collectables. originaly brought at the 1982 Bingley Hall gig on the Mob Rules tour.
Plectrum collection (1983-2011)
Tony Mottram's Plectrum collection, 1983-2011.
Lee Kerslake signed drumstick
Image of Lee Kerslake signed drumstick from Ozzy Osbourne Wolves Civic Hall gig, 'Blizzard of Oz' tour.
Gillan ‘Mutually Assured Destruction’ 7″
Gillan single from 1981. Gillan played with Black Sabbath for a year, replacing Ronnie James Dio as vocalist in 1983.
Ozzy Ticket Odeon Birmingham
Acquired from Merv Williams Age: 44 Ozzy ticket stub Blizzard Of Oz Tour- Odeon Birmingham 28/09/80 £3.50
denim jacket with patches
This is the denim jacket I pretty much lived in between 1986 and 1989, when it got a bit too small. Most patches came from a stall at Basingstoke market.
