Black Sabbath at Lollaplooza?

[ozzfloyd]

As a concert going fan since the 70's & never a real fan of the metal explosion of the 80's, I'd rather sit thru a day of music by an eclectic group of bands than have to sit thru 5-6 heavy metal bands all sounding the same, playing headache muzac, while I wait for the real deal...I liked that fact that in the 70's, every major band had their own signature sound, I could care less about the "genre" of heavy metal, not interested, not relavent to me or my world.

^This.

Out of this whole lineup the band I'd like to see most is Sigur Ros (yes, even over Sabbath). They are simply amazing.

[mikesline]

all i really wish the most with bill ward situation is that he is a member of the recording of the "new" album,that is the biggest issue to me,touring and live is something i could live with.
"how on Earth could they call it BLACK SABBATH without bill on new LP ?

[TheElfoid]

I think a better question would be "how could they not?". Ticket sales would slump if they played under any other name.

When I think back to how many great bands have carried on without the founding line-ups, it all seems so silly to me to suggest it isn't Black Sabbath without Bill Ward. Its a damn shame, that's what it is. But its still Sabbath.

[EDTRADER]

Sabbath played with ELP, Rare Earth, rod stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd at various points. So this isnt too outta place!

[Fozzy]

Sabbath played with ELP, Rare Earth, rod stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd at various points. So this isnt too outta place!

I agree, lets not forget they also played on the same bill as Mungo Jerry, in '71 I believe, and what about Earth, Wind and Fire and The Eagles at California Jam in '74. I think a bit of variety is good at a festival. I'd rather check out some of the acts at Lolapolooza than some of the shite thats been at some Ozzfest's in the past.

[TheElfoid]

You just can't please Sabbath fans

In 2007 it was "Lamb of God are a bit too heavy for us!", now its the other way around!

[Fozzy]

Just checked the Line-up page on the website, it seems Sabbath are playing on the Friday, below The Black Keys.