Geezer Butler
Metalheavy metal pioneerBirmingham metal lineageclassic rock era foundation
Terence Michael Joseph "Geezer" Butler (born 17 July 1949 in Aston, Birmingham, England) is the founding bassist for heavy metal legends Black Sabbath. His nickname supposedly arises from his habit as a teenager of referring to everyone as "Geezer". Geezer formed his first band, Rare Breed, with schoolmate John Ozzy Osbourne in the autumn of 1967. Separated for a time, Ozzy and Geezer reunited in the blues foursome, Polka Tulk, along with Guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward.
Influenced by: Black Sabbath, Blues Rock
- Active:
- 1967-present
- Scene:
- Birmingham metal
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