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Radio WM,23 Jul 2025,12 mins

4. The Accident that Shaped Music History

Forging Metal

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Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi reveals how a horror accident at a Birmingham factory changed the course of music history forever. In an exclusive interview he talks detuning, guitar riffs, the inspiration of composer Django Reinhardt and how Tony was determined not to quit playing despite losing the tips of two of his fingers. Presented by Bev Bevan – founding member of ELO and The Move and former Black Sabbath drummer.

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