New Geezer Interview
There’s a new interview that Geezer did with Jon Liebman from “For Bass Players Only” earlier this month. Geez talks about several things from his musical upbringing, to his choice of bass guitar, to the usual questions about early Black Sabbath, as well as Ronnie James Dio and what he’s doing now.
Check out a few samples from the full interview, which is available to read now!
FBPO: What else lies ahead for you and your career? What can we look forward to seeing and hearing from Geezer Butler?
GB: I have been writing songs for a possible G//Z/R album and slowly compiling memoirs – what I can recall of them. I’m hoping to have the book out in 2012, but it is very slow going. An album, maybe in 2012, is also a possibility.
FBPO: You were quite young when Black Sabbath was launched. How did the band’s success compare to whatever you might have been expecting?
GB: I was 18 when we first got together, in June 1968. I used to dream about being successful. I sort of knew it was my destiny to be in a band, but none of us ever thought we’d have the success and longevity that we have enjoyed – and endured! At that time, if you were over 25, you were considered too old to rock ‘n roll, so we thought if we were still around after five years, we’d have accomplished our mission.
Great interview – encouraging to hear that new songs are hopefully on the way. A book would be amazing! It would be a great insight and we would love it if there was some technical stuff in there on your bass and guitar collection such as why and where you acquired the instruments. Whatever it turns into, we’re looking forward to it – I bet you’ve already got some stonking titles in waiting…!!
Geezer!
I hope see you in Brazil!
Hey Geezer, how about bringing yourself and the guys to Dubai for the Rockfest later this year. 1970-80′s music is incredibly popular amonst British expats over here and you will make yourselves some extra retirement dosh I’m sure.
hi i,ve been a fan of Black Sabbath sice the release of their first album and unfortunatley have never seen them live i would love to see any line up of them BS or Heaven&Hell any chance of including Ireland North OR South in any forthcoming tour please i,m 60 now can,t wait for ever!
Help my craving soul
truly enjoyed master of reality.still like those old songs 40 years later.
hi geezer we was at school together sacred heart aston wish i had kept in touch your music and songwriting second to none good luck with your reunion with sabbath look forward to your impending tour all the best your old mate Gerry
I really enjoyed the interview, it’s always a bonus to hear the history of your favorite artists and how they got to be where they were. And cheers to your household from a fan with five cats.
Still patiently waiting for a Black Sabbath Christmas album! Jingle Bells-maybe Joy to the World…