Geezer Butler
Birthday: Born in 1949-07-17 in Birmingham, England, UK
Deathday: Alive
Terence Michael Joseph "Geezer" Butler (born 17 July 1949) is an English musician and songwriter. He is best known as the bassist and primary lyricist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He has also recorded and performed with Heaven & Hell, GZR, and Ozzy Osbourne. Butler was the bassist of Deadland Ritual, which has since disbanded.
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Classic Albums
Character: Self
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music....
Heavy: The Story of Metal
Character: Self
Heavy: The Story of Metal is a four-part documentary special that aired on VH1 in 2006. The series focuses on the origins, subgenres, and the bands of heavy metal music, paying close attention to influential bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden, who helped to define heavy metal in its early years. Other bands on the program include, Alice Cooper, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Quiet Riot, Mötley Crüe, Megadeth, Metallica, Anthrax, Guns N' Roses, and Marily...
Seven Ages of Rock
Character: Self
A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres....
Movie Credits
Black Sabbath: The Last Supper
Character: Himself
Filmed live during Black Sabbath's 1999 "Reunion" tour, this historic concert features the original lineup of the legendary metal band...
Heaven & Hell: Live From Radio City Music Hall
Character: Bass
This live concert recording captures the sold-out Radio City Music Hall performance of former Black Sabbath rockers Ronnie James Dio, Vinny Appice, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, who reunited under the name "Heaven & Hell" in 2006....
Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Character: Self
The story of how the classic album "Paranoid" was made, with stories from band members to those who were influenced by its content, form and vitality. Paranoid is the second studio album by English rock band Black Sabbath. Released in September 1970, it was the band's only LP to top the UK Albums Chart until the release of 13 in 2013. Paranoid contains several of the band's signature songs, including "Iron Man", "War Pigs" and the title track, which was the band's only Top 20 hit, reaching numb...
Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume One
Character: Himself
“The Black Sabbath Story, Volume One” traces the roots and origins of Black Sabbath on an album by album basis and features rare performance footage including N.I.B. Paranoid, and War Pigs. Watch Ozzy and company slay the 300,000 plus crowd at California Jam 1974 with a blistering rendition of Children of the Grave. Black Sabbath is a highly visual band and one of the earliest metal groups to experiment with promotional videos. Their hilarious video for Sabbath Bloody Sabbath captures the spirit...
Black Sabbath: Never Say Die
Character: Himself
Recorded live in 1978, Never Say Die is a defining moment in Black Sabbath's history. This unique concert is one of Sabbath's final performances with the original line-up of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. Setlist: 1. Symptom Of The Universe 2. War Pigs 3. Snow Blind 4. Never Say Die 5. Black Sabbath 6. Dirty Women 7. Rock And Roll Doctor 8. Electric Funeral 9. Children Of The Grave 10. Paranoid...
Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights
Character: Bass
Live at Wacken Open Air July 30 2009....
Dio: Dreamers Never Die
Character: Self
This career spanning documentary on heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio delves deep into his incredible rise from 50's doo-wop crooner, to his early classic rock days in Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, to replacing the iconic lead singer Ozzy Osborne in Black Sabbath, to finally cement his legend with DIO. Ronnie's biography is completely unique to the tired sex, drugs and rock and roll cliches. The film is about perseverance, dreams and the power to believe in yourself....
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
Character: Self
Featuring never before seen footage uncovered from the archives and interviews with Paul McCartney, Tommy Lee and others, God Bless Ozzy Osbourne is the first documentary to take viewers inside the complex mind of rock's great icon....
We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll
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Penelope Spheeris presents an amazing chronicle of the travelling musical carnival known as OZZfest, the most successful summer concert tour for the last five years. Complete access to incredible material sends this documentary film into the realm of pure entertainment. Unforgettable moments from zealous religious protesters, outrageous fans and the guys (and girls) backstage provide an insightful view into the soul of white, middle-class America. A stunning and sometimes disturbing glimpse of a...
Inside Black Sabbath: A Critical Review 1970-1992
Character: Himself
Using rare previously unreleased film of the original Ozzy Osbourne line-up from 1971 never before available on DVD, this superb independent film sets out to discover what makes a great band and poses the tricky question: who was the best Sabbath singer Ozzy, Dio or Martin? Also featured are extensive interviews with Tony Iommi, Neil Murray alongside leading music critics and working musicians....
Ozzy Osbourne: Don't Blame Me
Character: Himself
"Don't Blame Me" is John 'Ozzy' Osbourne's personal, gripping and frank invitation to see who he really is and what he's really been through. Filmed on location at his British and American homes, Ozzy reveals the truth behind his then 23 years of solo stardom with unnerving honesty....
Moscow Music Peace Festival
Character: Self [Black Sabbath]
A recap of the Moscow Peace Festival, a heavy metal concert promoting the drug war in Russia, in the aftermath of the fall of the U.S.S.R. Featuring performances by Bon Jovi, Skid Row, Motley Crue, a reunited Black Sabbath, Scorpions, Gorky Park, Nuance, Brigada-S, and Jason Bonham....
Black Sabbath: Undead and Alive
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The Ozzy line-up of the band performs a collection of eleven classic tracks taken from various performances and promos from 1970 to 1978. Includes 'Paranoid', 'War Pigs', 'N.I.B.', 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' and 'Snowblind'...
Black Sabbath: Live... Gathered In Their Masses
Character: Bass
A live album and video by English rock band Black Sabbath. It features performances from their 2013 world tour. Recorded live at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 29 April and 1 May 2012....
Black Sabbath - Musikladen Live
Character: Drums
Join the founders of heavy metal in their original lineup as they perform four of their classic tunes on this exciting release from Pioneer Artists Entertainment. Presented in standard 1.33:1 full screen and English Dolby Digital Stereo, Black Sabbath rocks their way into your living room with "Black Sabbath," "Iron Man," "Paranoid," and a sonic cover of Elvis' "Blue Suede Shoes" that must be heard to be believed, taking full advantage of the crystal-clear sound and picture of DVD. This rare app...
Black Sabbath - Musikladen Live
Character: Bass
Join the founders of heavy metal in their original lineup as they perform four of their classic tunes on this exciting release from Pioneer Artists Entertainment. Presented in standard 1.33:1 full screen and English Dolby Digital Stereo, Black Sabbath rocks their way into your living room with "Black Sabbath," "Iron Man," "Paranoid," and a sonic cover of Elvis' "Blue Suede Shoes" that must be heard to be believed, taking full advantage of the crystal-clear sound and picture of DVD. This rare app...
Black Sabbath: Sabotage - The Documentary
Character: Self
Sabotage is the sixth studio album by metal pioneers Black Sabbath, released in 1975. It was recorded in the midst of litigation with their former manager Patrick Meehan....
Black Sabbath: Master of Reality Documentary
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The documentary follows Black Sabbath as they release their iconic album Paranoid through the recording and releasing of their album Master of Reality. Sharing many known and unknown facts about the band's lives in 1971 and 1972....
Ozzy Osbourne: Live & Loud
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Live & Loud is a live album recorded by then former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, released on 28 June 1993. At the time, it was to be Osbourne's final album following Osbourne's final tour before retiring, aptly titled "No More Tours". The track "Black Sabbath" featured the original line-up of Black Sabbath, the members of which were invited to join Ozzy as guest stars for the Costa Mesa Reunion shows. A DVD of Live & Loud was also issued, one of the very first music compilation released ...
Heaven and Hell: Rockpalast
Character: bass
HEAVEN & HELL's June 16, 2009 concert at Museumsmeile in Bonn, Germany filmed by WDR's (German public TV)....
Black Sabbath: [1992] Beacon Theater, NY
Character: Bass
The Mob Rules Computer God Children of the Sea Time Machine War Pigs I Die Young Guitar Solo Black Sabbath Master of Insanity After All (The Dead) Drum Solo Iron Man Heaven and Hell Neon Knights Paranoid...
Black Sabbath: Monsters of Rock Italy
Character: Bass
Setlist: - The Mob Rules - Computer God - Children of the Sea - Time Machine - War Pigs - Black Sabbath - Master of Insanity - After All (The Dead) - Iron Man - Heaven and Hell...
Black Sabbath. River Plate Stadium Buenos Aries 1994
Character: Bass
Children of the Grave Children of the Sea Into the Void Black Sabbath Neon Knights War Pigs The Wizard Symptom of the Universe Headless Cross Paranoid Iron Man Sabbath Bloody Sabbath...
Black Sabbath: Burgettstown, PA 1999
Character: Bass
Starlake Amphitheater, Burgettstown, PA - June 12, 1999. Pro-shot video with soundboard sound. The DVD copy I've seen from this show is from a VG quality VHS source that looks to be several generations down, but I've seen some excellent quality copies listed (can't confirm these though). The soundboard audio from this show that is circulating in CD-R format was taken from this video. Set List: Intro-Sabbath Medley, War Pigs , Bassically -> N.I.B. , Fairies Wear Boots, After Forever , Electric...
Black Sabbath - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
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Filmed at the height of their fame, and including all four original members of the band, Black Sabbath performs masterfully in front of an eager Santa Monica crowd. Killing Yourself to Live, Hole in the Sky, Snowblind, War Pigs, Paranoid...
Black Sabbath: The End of The End
Character: Himself
Chronicles the final tour from Black Sabbath. On February 4th, 2017, Black Sabbath takes the stage in Birmingham, the city where it all began, to play the 81st and final gig of the tour and bring down the curtain on a career that spanned almost half a century....
Black Sabbath: 13
Character: Himself
The making of the reunion album '13', featuring original band members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, with Brad Wilk on drums. Rick Rubin oversees the album's production....
Live Aid
Character: Self
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"...
Black Sabbath - The End - Live In Birmingham
Character: Himself - Bass
The heavy metal band Black Sabbath plays its final show at their hometown Birmingham on February 4, 2017....
Black Sabbath: Live in Paris
Character: Himself - Bass
This footage was originally shot at Théâtre 140 in Brussels, Belgium on October 3rd, 1970 for Yorkshire Television. Bootleggers have long repeated a fictional claim that done in Paris, but that has long since been debunked. In any case, this is the earliest footage of a complete concert of Black Sabbath in existence. Here they perform many songs from their most recent album at the time, PARANOID, as well as several from their debut. Interestingly, many of the songs from PARANOID feature thei...
Heavy Metal Britannia
Character: Self
Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford....
Heavy Metal: Louder Than Life
Character: Self
This documentary is a considered look at the continuing story of Metal, in the words of the people that make it, live it, breathe it and keep it vital. The Bands. The Fans, The Producers, The Industry and The Journalists. What makes it tick, why nothing else can touch it for power, emotion and longevity, why it's misunderstood, why it doesn't care, how it continues to upset the establishment, how it manipulates the media, the positivity, and the way it has forced it's iconography and ethos deep ...
Black Sabbath: California Jam
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It was this now legendary appearance at California Jam I that would expose Black Sabbath to many mainstream American television viewers via ABC-TV. The band appeared alongside such acts as Deep Purple, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Rare Earth, Seals & Crofts and The Eagles It was originally broadcast on ABC’s ‘Wide World in Concert’ series, which aired three songs from Sabbath on May 24th, 1974 – and later rebroadcast this segment in November ’74. This footage has never been commercially available, ...
Ozzy Osbourne: Memoirs of a Madman
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Memoirs of a Madman is a definitive visual two-disc DVD set which includes classic music videos, along with unreleased and out-of-print live performances, plus interviews from his solo career. Both sets offer fans of the multi-platinum recording artist, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and three-time Grammy® winning singer and songwriter the ultimate collection from Ozzy's distinguished solo career....
Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two
Character: himself
“The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two” is a documentary video by heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It discusses the line-up changes Black Sabbath experienced during the period between 1978 and 1992....
Black Sabbath - Cross Purposes Live
Character: Bass
1. Time Machine . 2. Children Of The Grave 3. I Witness 4. Mob Rules 5. Into The Void 6. Anno Mundi 7. Black Sabbath 8. Neon Knights 9. Psychophobia 10. Wizard 11. Cross Of Thorns 12. Symptom Of The Universe 13. Headless Cross 14. Paranoid 15. Iron Man 16. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Cross Purposes Live is a live album recorded by the British metal band Black Sabbath. It was released in 1995. It is the only live-record with singer Tony Martin. It was available only as part of CD and VHS double-pack....
Black Sabbath & Blue Öyster Cult: Black and Blue
Character: Bass
BLACK SABBATH and BLUE ÖYSTER CULT - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York - October 17, 1980. Track Listing: The Marshall Plan [BOC; promo], War Pigs, Neon Knights, N.I.B. [Sabbath], Dr. Music, Cities On Flame, Divine Wind [BOC], Iron Man, Guitar Solo, Paranoid [Sabbath], Godzilla, Drum Solo, Roadhouse Blues [BOC], Heaven And Hell [Sabbath], Born To Be Wild [BOC], Die Young [Sabbath] Professionally filmed for the movie, BLACK AND BLUE. 3 Sabbath songs from this movie were fir...
Black Sabbath - Paris 1970
Character: Himself
1. Paranoid 2. Hand Of Doom 3. Iron Man 4. Black Sabbath 5. N.I.B. 6. Behind The Wall Of Sleep 7. War Pigs 8. Fairies Wear Boots Paris, France, Olympia - 12/20/70. Recording: Soundboard....
Black Sabbath [2004] with Rob Halford Live at Ozzfest
Character: Self - Bass
Ozzy Osbourne was forced to sit out BLACK SABBATH's performance at Thursday night's (Aug. 26) Ozzfest in Camden, NJ due to an attack of bronchitis. He was replaced at the concert by none other than JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. Commented Rob at the show: "Yesterday [Aug. 25] was my [53rd] birthday and I feel as if today is too! I'm getting to sing for one of my favorite bands in the world." The songs performed at the show were "War Pigs", "Fairies Wear Boots", "N.I.B.", "Black Sabbath", "Ir...
Black Sabbath - Pop Shop: Part 1
Character: Geezer Butler
In the history of rock, Black Sabbath is considered the pioneer of metal. Led by Ozzy Osbourne on vocals and Tony Iommi on guitar, Black Sabbath influenced the heavy metal scene. In 1970, RTB cameras filmed the British group in concert, in Brussels, in its original formation. Setlist: 01 – Introduction 02 – Paranoid 03 – Hand Of Doom 04 – Iron Man 05 – Black Sabbath 06 – N.I.B. 07 – Behind The Walls Of Sleep 08 – War Pigs 09 – Fairies Wear Boots 10 – Creits...