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BECKY BALDWIN, Bassist On TONY IOMMI’s ‘From The Dark’ Solo Album: ‘I Am So Proud To Be A Part Of This’
Becky Baldwin has said she is proud to have recorded bass for Tony Iommi’s forthcoming solo album, “From The Dark”, calling the collaboration a major honour. The project reunites Iommi with a new line-up and marks a significant release from the Black Sabbath guitarist, with its first single, “World Alone”, now available ahead of the album’s October release.
Baldwin, 35, plays alongside drummer Karl Brazil and Norwegian singer Jorn Lande, with Mike Exeter producing the album. Iommi said he chose the Birmingham-based Mercyful Fate bassist because she is a strong player who admires and can perform in the style of Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler, who was unavailable to take part due to other commitments.
In short
- Becky Baldwin plays bass on Tony Iommi’s new solo album.
- “World Alone” is available before October’s album release.
- Iommi praised Baldwin’s Geezer Butler-inspired playing.
Explained simply
Tony Iommi is the guitarist and founding member of Black Sabbath, a British heavy rock band that emerged in the late 1960s and is credited with pioneering heavy metal music. His work remains influential in rock.
Iommi has recorded a new solo album called "From The Dark" featuring bassist Becky Baldwin, drummer Karl Brazil, and Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande. The album is being produced by Mike Exeter.
Becky Baldwin was chosen because she is an accomplished bassist who plays in the style of Geezer Butler, the original Black Sabbath bassist. Butler was unavailable for the project due to other commitments.
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