1. Home
  2. / Tony Iommi
  3. / What year did Tony briefly leave Black Sabbath to join Jethro Tull?

What year did Tony briefly leave Black Sabbath to join Jethro Tull?

  • 1965

  • 1967

  • 1968

  • 1970

Answer

In 1968, during a brief hiatus in Black Sabbath's early career, guitarist Tony Iommi temporarily departed from the band to join Jethro Tull as a session musician. This short stint with the progressive rock group allowed Iommi to explore different musical horizons before returning to Black Sabbath, where he would go on to become a legendary figure in heavy metal music.
Master of Metal: The Tony Iommi English Quiz

Master of Metal: The Tony Iommi English Quiz

Take the Tony Iommi Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox