Black Sabbath was a hippie band. We were into peace.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ozzy Osbourne claims that despite their later image Black Sabbath started with a desire for peace
- In plain terms
- We wanted peace like other groups at the time
- What can you take from it?
- Do not judge a band by their final image alone
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do artists define themselves versus how audiences see them?
Another view
The claim may conflict with the band darker darker lyrical themes from the start
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