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Black Sabbath - Guitarist To Undergo Hand Surgery


As posted by Black Sabbath's webmaster on the band's official website:

"A few years back, Tony Iommi had to have surgery for carpel tunnel syndrome. When I talked with him backstage after a 2007 concert, I asked him how he was doing with that, and said it was fine, didn't seem to be an issue. A little while ago, I had heard on the grapevine that Tony needed hand surgery, but since I couldn't get confirmation, I didn't want to post it here. There's enough rumour out there without me inventing more. So this morning, I saw an interview with Tony linked to from Blabbermouth, and it confirms the hand surgery issue. Whether or not it's a re-occurrence of the carpel tunnel or something else I don't know. I've attempted to find out from Tony's manager, but as of yet haven't gotten any details.

There's also that concert on the current tour where Tony had such severe back pain where he had to be taken out on a stretcher, and Ronnie, Vinny, & Geezer came out and apologized for canceling at the last second.

So hopefully Tony can get the surgery he needs, and that it's successful. That issue aside, the interview linked to is quite good. Talks about more than Tony's health problems. What Tony thinks of the new album a few months down the road, what it's like with different singers, and more details on his hand issue."

Source: black-sabbath.com
Band profile: Black Sabbath
Posted: 18.08.2009 by Ellrohir


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18.08.2009 - 23:06
Symmachus

Well, that sucks. I hope that Tony's surgery goes well. He is a great guitatrist.
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19.08.2009 - 11:56
LeChron James
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Carpel tunnel is hardcore, hope he recovers
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19.08.2009 - 21:40
THE_BLACK_GOD
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Written by Irritable Ted on 18.08.2009 at 18:57

It can't be easy for Tony to play anyway as he lost the ends of his fingers in an industrial accident. He uses plastic finger extentions. So to be the riff-master that he is, is testament to his talent. After all these years playing it had to take its toll eventually.

sure he will be healthy again, yeah right.
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24.08.2009 - 15:19
Magatouve
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Black Sabbath is a band that I hope to see performing live before either me or they die. So I hope his surgery is successful...
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