In 1982, Jack Black first discovered Black Sabbath, unaware he would honour them 42 years later

Jack Black says Black Sabbath became a defining influence after he discovered the band as a 13-year-old in 1982. The story matters because that early encounter helped shape his lifelong devotion to heavy metal, which later informed both his music and acting.

Black recalls buying *Mob Rules* after seeing a child wearing a Black Sabbath T-shirt, and being captivated by Ronnie James Dio’s vocals and Tony Iommi’s guitar. He later explored the band’s earlier work with Ozzy Osbourne, and in 2024 honoured Osbourne by inducting him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.