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Tony Iommi Wins The Legend Award | Rock Sound Awards 2026
Tony Iommi has won the Legend Award at the 2026 Rock Sound Awards, recognising his influence on heavy metal and the wider music community. The award celebrates his work as an innovator and trailblazer.
In the accompanying feature, Iommi reflects on the music he has made, the people he has worked with and the mark he has left on the genre. The article also promotes a magazine edition with a limited-edition collector’s coin.
In short
- Tony Iommi wins the 2026 Rock Sound Awards Legend Award.
- The feature looks back at his music and collaborators.
- A magazine edition includes a limited-edition collector’s coin.
Explained simply
Tony Iommi is an English guitarist best known as a founding member of Black Sabbath, the band formed in Birmingham in 1968. Their heavy, dark sound helped shape heavy metal, a style of rock music built around amplified guitars and forceful rhythms.
Iommi’s guitar playing and songwriting have influenced generations of musicians. Black Sabbath’s work also helped establish Birmingham’s place in the history of heavy metal, while Iommi’s career has included collaborations with many other artists.