Tony Iommi is a legendary British guitarist and the founding member of Black Sabbath, the pioneering heavy metal band that revolutionized rock music in the 1970s. Known for his distinctive heavy, dark guitar sound and innovative riff-writing, Iommi helped define the metal genre with classic albums like Paranoid and Master of Reality. With a career spanning over five decades, he remains an influential figure in rock and metal music, celebrated for his technical skill and profound impact on countless musicians worldwide.