Black Sabbath Trivia

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What country did Sabbath originate from?
- United States
- England
- Germany
- Australia
- Canada

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Let's see how much you metalheads know about the founding fathers of heavy metal!

2.

Who was the only member to constantly be in Black Sabbath?
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Toni Iommi
- Geezer Butler
- Bill Ward
- Geoff Nicholis
Correct Answer

A. Toni Iommi
3.

What instrument does band member Bill Ward play?
- Vocals
- Lead Guitar
- Drums
- Bass
- Rhythm Guitar
- Keyboards
Correct Answer

A. Drums
4.

Original frontman Ozzy Osbourne was fired from the band in what year and why?
- In 1977 for creative differences
- In 1979 for drug and alcohol use
- In 1978 for incompetence
- In 1979 for always showing up late
- In 1977 for egotistical reasons
Correct Answer

A. In 1979 for drug and alcohol use
5.

What track was NOT on the album Paranoid?
- N.I.B.
- Rat Salad
- Hand of Doom
- Iron Man
- War Pigs
Correct Answer

A. N.I.B.
6.

What was the original band name of Black Sabbath?
- Mythology
- The Rest
- Polka Tulk.
- Earth
- Velvett Fogg
Correct Answer

A. Earth
7.

After Ozzy left the band, (his soon-to-be-wife) Sharon was the one to suggest Ozzy's replacement frontman, Ronnie Dio.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True
8.

When did Black Sabbath form?
- 1966
- 1967
- 1968
- 1969
- 1970
- 1971
Correct Answer

A. 1968
9.

What year was Black Sabbath (finally) inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame?
- 2002
- 2006
- 2007
- 2009
- 2010
Correct Answer

A. 2006
10.

What was Black Sabbath's first single?
- Iron Man
- The Wizard
- N.I.B.
- Evil Woman
- Paranoid
Correct Answer

A. Evil Woman
11.

What record label was NOT associated with Black Sabbath?
- Atlantic
- Vertigo
- Warner Bros.
- I.R.S.
Correct Answer

A. Atlantic
12.

Over the span of Sabbath's rein, how many studio albums were produced? *Hint: Last album was released in 1995. And this does not include the live albums or compilations.
- 21
- 17
- 23
- 20
- 18
Correct Answer

A. 18
13.

Which of these frontmen was in Sabbath for the shortest amount of time?
- Ronnie James Dio
- Ian Gillan
- Dave Walker
- Jeff Fenholt
- David Donato
Correct Answer

A. Dave Walker
14.

When was the 9th album, Heaven and Hell, released?
- 12 April 1979
- 7 October 1979
- 21 March 1980
- 18 October 1978
- 25 April 1980
Correct Answer

A. 25 April 1980
15.

About how many records has the band sold worldwide?
- 90 million
- 100 million
- 120 million
- 150 million
- 200 million
Correct Answer

A. 100 million

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Black Sabbath Trivia

What country did Sabbath originate from?

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Who was the only member to constantly be in Black Sabbath?

What instrument does band member Bill Ward play?

Original frontman Ozzy Osbourne was fired from the band in what year and why?

What track was NOT on the album Paranoid?

What was the original band name of Black Sabbath?

After Ozzy left the band, (his soon-to-be-wife) Sharon was the one to suggest Ozzy's replacement frontman, Ronnie Dio.

When did Black Sabbath form?

What year was Black Sabbath (finally) inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame?

What was Black Sabbath's first single?

What record label was NOT associated with Black Sabbath?

Over the span of Sabbath's rein, how many studio albums were produced? *Hint: Last album was released in 1995. And this does not include the live albums or compilations.

Which of these frontmen was in Sabbath for the shortest amount of time?

When was the 9th album, Heaven and Hell, released?

About how many records has the band sold worldwide?