Iron Man - Softcover

Tony Iommi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0857201522 ISBN 13: 9780857201522

Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER, 2011

Synopsis

Book by Iommi, Tony

About this title

About the Author:

Tony Iommi is a cofounding member and lead guitarist of Black Sabbath and is among the most influential guitarists of all time. Born in 1948, he lives in Birmingham, England.

Review:

"Publishers Weekly," 6/27 [Tony Iommi is] "the undisputed originator of heavy metal.""Kirkus Reviews," 10/1/11"[Iommi is] most entertaining when describing the Sabbath's incessant, hazardous prank-playing...The guitarist is not wholly unaware of the oft-ludicrous nature of his enterprise." "Publishers Weekly," 10/3/11"An important addition to the Black Sabbath story...Iommi's autobiography is as direct as his music." "Booklist, "11/1/11"This memoir [is] dead certain to appeal to heavy-metal fans of all ages...With plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and fresh perspectives on some of music's most notorious characters...this is a frank and honest look at a special part of rock history." RollingStone.com, 10/24/11"The book recounts all the ups and downs the guitarist experienced with Ozzy Osbourne and company." "Houston"" Press," 10/20/11 "Written in short, easily digestible chapters, Iommi's autobiography is full of revelations and observations of his career...A good read.""USA"" Today, "10/31/11 "Iommi has a story that needs to be told...Iommi tells his story simply and chronologically, making it easy for anyone to slip into the fast-paced tale. And yes, while there are plenty of drug-fueled antics, there's no doubt the focus is on the music here, as it should be...Iommi emerges from "Iron Man" seeming like a true trailblazer without sounding immodest or unkind--and I've learned that's quite a feat, especially after reading, say, Motley Crue's "The Dirt."""New York"" Daily News, "10/28/11"A raucous autobiography...He brainstormed one of the heaviest and darkest sounds known to man. But Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi makes a surprisingly sweet narrator of his own life." Ultimateclassicrock.com, 11/1/11 "In his 350+ page autobiography, Iommi leaves no doubt that he is fully deserving of the rock bad boy title but is even more worthy of the Hall of Fame nod...What makes the book stand out, though, is Iommi's lack of pretense, his insider pe

About this edition

• Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0857201522
• ISBN 13: 9780857201522
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400