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y zzy Osbourne
Easily the most notorious member of
Black Sabbath (the original group)
was lead singer Ozzy Osbourne.
Once well known for being the crazy
Satanist that would readily bite the
head off a living bat is now better
known as a hilarious, reality TV
father figure. Ozzy has a whopping
seven children, five of which are
biological, two adopted and only
three, of which are biologically
related to his current and long-time
wife, Sharon Osbourne. He and his
wife are currently ranked among

the wealthiest people in Britain,
worth an estimated £100 million.

In 2005, Osbourne was diagnosed
with a genetic disorder called Parkin
Syndrome, which is very similar /
to Parkinson’s disease, and is the
explanation for his almost constant

' tremors. Sadly, Ozzy will have to
take medication for the rest of his life
to help fight this syndrome.

Bill Ward

Bill Ward is the original drummer and
percussionist for the legendary Brit
metal band. In addition, Ward even
sang lead vocals on the two Sabbath
songs: “It’s Alright” and “Swinging
the Chain.” In 1997, Ward suffered a
heart attack which sidelined him for
all of that year’s reunion tour, spare
the last two shows which he managed
to recover in time for. 10 years later,
there was speculation that he would
be joining lommi and Butler on

their Heaven and Hell album. Ward
decided against being a part of this
compilation album but did participate
in the 2007 Black Sabbath reunion
tour.

 

 

“Geezer” Butler

Terence Michael Joseph “Geezer”
Butler is the founding bass player
from Black Sabbath. Butler is
perhaps most musically well known
for being one of the first bass players
to use the wah-wah pedal on his
bass which has influenced many
more recent bass players; he has
even been cited as an inspiration for
the deceased Metallica bassist Cliff
Burton. Butler ventured out on his
own solo career and even contributed
to one of Ozzy’s solo albums. More
recently, though, Butler has been
working on Heaven and Hell which
is the same studio project as Tony
Jommi and other former Sabbath
members (except for Ozzy).

: Tony lommi

Tony Jommi was not only the major
driving talent behind Black Sabbath’s
success but is also one of the most
famed and talented guitarists of all
time. In fact, in 2003, Rolling Stone
Magazine ranked fommi 86" overall
on their 100 Greatest Guitarists of —
All Time list along with the likes of
Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Kirk
Hammett. During his Black Sabbath
days, lommi was the one to finally
fire Osbourne for his extreme drug
use. Born Frank Anthony Iommi,

he is now 60 years old and resides

in Birmingham, England. For the
summer of 2008, lommi rejoined his
former band members to do a 17-
show tour with Judas Priest. As of
October 2008, Iommi returned to the
recording studio to work on a new
Heaven and Hell studio album.

 

Yianni’s Greek Taverna

By Chloé Bach, Arts Editor

do, Yianni’s is definitely worth your

while. Granted, it is not the absolute
best Greek food I have ever had but it
is still very good and probably some of
the best here in New Westminster. So, if
you get a craving for some spanakopita
or dolmathes, make your way up the hill
to 543 Sixth Street (right near London
Drugs). The struggle of the uphill walk
will pay off once you take your seat near
one of their big sunny windows.

Yianni’s menu is big on variety;
from all your favourite appetizers to
lamb, souvlaki or moussaka, they’ve got
it all, The dip trio is a great deal; instead
of having to make the agonizing decision
of which dip(s) you want to choose, you
can just pick three! It’s a few dollars
more, but well worth it for a couple more
options... try the Taramosalata; it’s made,
with carp roe and lemon and is absolutely
to die for! ;

While most dishes ‘are in and around |
the $10 range, if you head in for lunch
they’ve got some great specials daily.
Discounted souvlaki with lemon roasted

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potatoes anyone?

In terms of drinks, they carry all the
usual suspects: beer, wine, liquor, and, of
course, ouzo. That said, if you consider

. yourself any sort of “beer professional,”

you absolutely have to try a “Mythos;”
it’s a tasty, light, refreshing lager that
goes in great contrast with what will
undoubtedly be a heavier meal.

The décor inside the restaurant is
essentially traditional Greek décor. There
are paintings of Mediterranean beaches
and clusters of whitewash buildings
on the walls. So, even if it’s grey and
blustery outside, you can almost imagine
you are kicking back and enjoying
delicious Greek cuisine. somewhere
dream-worthy, like Santorini.

Three forks out of four.

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