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Epic Career-Spanning Interview with Black Sabbath Bassist Geezer Butler
The Original Black Sabbath Bass Sound Wasn't Even a Bass Amp
WEB Terence Michael Joseph Geezer Butler (born 17 July 1949) is an English retired musician and songwriter.
Geezer Butler, the legendary bassist for Black Sabbath, recently sat down for an epic career-spanning interview. In the interview, Butler discusses his early influences, the origins of Black Sabbath's unique sound, and his thoughts on the band's legacy.
One of the most interesting revelations from the interview is that the original Black Sabbath bass sound wasn't even a bass amp. Butler explains that he used to play his bass through a guitar amp, which gave his sound a distinctive distorted and heavy tone.
Butler also talks about the band's early days, when they were struggling to find their sound. He credits guitarist Tony Iommi with coming up with the iconic Sabbath riff that would become the cornerstone of their music.
Butler also discusses the band's struggles with drugs and alcohol, and how they eventually overcame their addictions.
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