Fact #116832
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Short story:
Black Sabbath release their second album, Paranoid, in the UK. The album will become widely regarded as one of the foundation stones of heavy metal.
Full article:
Bill Ward (drummer, Black Sabbath) : Paranoid was a brilliant time in my life. We were a real band – simple and incredibly complex. Our passion was incredible, and we encouraged each other to progress… all the time. We were musically tight, we overcame odds and obstacles, we stayed true to ourselves and each other, we believed in what we were playing, we were committed. We had an un-manipulated rock spirit that had do’s and dont’s built into it, like loyalty to our fans, giving the very best performances possible on any given day or night, going full-bore on stage with intensity and rawness (as reflected on Paranoid). We searched ourselves for our own best in order to become stronger and more musically effective for the good of the band, and to be different from other bands, e.g. in arrangements and volume and lyrical substance… I love the guys, and I’m forever honoured to be a part of Sabbath.
(Source : sleeve notes to the CD re-issue of Paranoid)
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(Source : sleeve notes to the CD re-issue of Paranoid)