Ramshackle Man
31-08-2004, 15:19
Apo http://www.black-sabbath.com , kritiki enos live apo Ozzfest 26th August;
"Just got home from the show. In what came as a total surprise, as the Sabbath gear was put out on stage, roadies and stagehands tuning everything-anticipation building in the crowd--Bill Ward is standing at stage front-introduced to the crowd and greeted with loud applause--And then--A statement from Ozzy is read stating he's ill with bronchitis and won't be able to sing!! Rumblings in the crowd ( I'm thinking "this could get ugly") if Sabbath doesn't play. Then it's announced that Rob Halford is going to handle vocals for the show. Lot's of boos-lot of griping-Bill takes mike in hand saying--if your angry, just know that this band will play it's Fucking Balls off for you! if you feel cheated, just know that this band will play it's Fucking Balls off for you! AND THEY DID---Rob did a fantastic job handling the vocals, gradually turning the boos into cheers in what must have been a very tough spot to be in. The Sabs themselves played their hearts out. Tony just blistered on some extended leads, Bill adding some pounding extended endings, Geezer thundering on a nice selection of different basses. I'm sure most people wanted to see the Original Sabbath, but given the circumstances I don't see how they could have possibly done better. I myself feel privileged to have seen this line-up and just say THANK YOU to the players for pulling it off."
"Just got home from the show. In what came as a total surprise, as the Sabbath gear was put out on stage, roadies and stagehands tuning everything-anticipation building in the crowd--Bill Ward is standing at stage front-introduced to the crowd and greeted with loud applause--And then--A statement from Ozzy is read stating he's ill with bronchitis and won't be able to sing!! Rumblings in the crowd ( I'm thinking "this could get ugly") if Sabbath doesn't play. Then it's announced that Rob Halford is going to handle vocals for the show. Lot's of boos-lot of griping-Bill takes mike in hand saying--if your angry, just know that this band will play it's Fucking Balls off for you! if you feel cheated, just know that this band will play it's Fucking Balls off for you! AND THEY DID---Rob did a fantastic job handling the vocals, gradually turning the boos into cheers in what must have been a very tough spot to be in. The Sabs themselves played their hearts out. Tony just blistered on some extended leads, Bill adding some pounding extended endings, Geezer thundering on a nice selection of different basses. I'm sure most people wanted to see the Original Sabbath, but given the circumstances I don't see how they could have possibly done better. I myself feel privileged to have seen this line-up and just say THANK YOU to the players for pulling it off."