Black Sabbath Concert History

Black Sabbath were an English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. The band initially performed under the names Polka Tulk Blues Band and later Earth, before adopting the name Black Sabbath in 1969. They became known for lyrical themes influenced by horror and the occult, as well as for the use of down-tuned guitars. Their first three albums, "Black Sabbath" and "Paranoid" (both 1970)...

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Black Sabbath Tours & Concerts (Page 51)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 13, 1985

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John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Mar 04, 1984
Caramba / Black Sabbath
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Hartford Civic Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Mar 03, 1984
Black Sabbath

Born Again

Stanley Theatre Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 01, 1984
Black Sabbath / Helix

Born Again

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Palace Theatre Albany, New York, United States
Feb 29, 1984
Black Sabbath

Born Again

Stanley Theater Utica, New York, United States
Feb 27, 1984
Black Sabbath

Born Again

St. Paul Civic Center Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Feb 26, 1984
Black Sabbath

Born Again

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Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Feb 25, 1984
Black Sabbath
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Hara Arena Trotwood, Ohio, United States
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Feb 24, 1984
Caramba / Black Sabbath
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Toledo Sports Arena Toledo, Ohio, United States
Feb 22, 1984
Black Sabbath St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Feb 20, 1984
Black Sabbath
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Feb 18, 1984
Black Sabbath

Born Again

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Sunrise Musical Theater Sunrise, Florida, United States
Feb 17, 1984
Black Sabbath
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Sunrise Tampa, Florida, United States
Feb 16, 1984
Black Sabbath / Night Ranger
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Lakeland Civic Center Lakeland, Florida, United States
Feb 15, 1984
Black Sabbath Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Feb 14, 1984
Black Sabbath

Born Again

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Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Feb 13, 1984
Black Sabbath

Born Again

Boutwell Auditorium Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Feb 12, 1984
Black Sabbath
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Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Feb 11, 1984
Black Sabbath Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Feb 10, 1984
Black Sabbath / Night Ranger

Black Sabbath/Night Ranger

Beaumont Civic Center Beaumont, Texas, United States

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 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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The Nice / Chicken Shack / Sleep / Blind Eye / Pram / Black Sabbath on Oct 11, 1969 [173-small]

The Nice / Chicken Shack / Sleep / Blind Eye / Pram / Black Sabbath
Oct 11, 1969
 Lichfield, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Aug 1, 1969 [652-small]

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Aug 1, 1969
 Lichfield, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Nov 18, 1969 [592-small]

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Nov 18, 1969
 Workington, England, United Kingdom
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Nov 16, 1969
 Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Nov 15, 1969 [574-small]

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Nov 15, 1969
 Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Mar 28, 1969 [564-small]

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Mar 28, 1969
 Wigton, England, United Kingdom
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Mar 14, 1969
 Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
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Mar 14, 1969
 Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
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Latest Setlist (07/05/2025):

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  1. Sabbra Cadabra
  2. War Pigs
  3. N.I.B.
  4. Iron Man
  5. Paranoid

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2019 1 concert
2017 16 concerts
2016 95 concerts
2015 3 concerts
2014 33 concerts
2013 68 concerts
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2011 2 concerts
2010 1 concert
2008 14 concerts
2007 77 concerts
2005 47 concerts
2004 29 concerts
2001 37 concerts
2000 1 concert
1999 76 concerts
1998 20 concerts
1997 28 concerts
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1995 94 concerts
1994 74 concerts
1992 63 concerts
1991 1 concert
1990 53 concerts
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1988 1 concert
1987 22 concerts
1986 49 concerts
1985 1 concert
1984 32 concerts
1983 82 concerts
1982 86 concerts
1981 48 concerts
1980 157 concerts
1978 106 concerts
1977 88 concerts
1976 47 concerts
1975 81 concerts
1974 57 concerts
1973 39 concerts
1972 85 concerts
1971 188 concerts
1970 196 concerts
1969 85 concerts
1968 20 concerts
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Comments & Reviews:

Aug 07, 2025

Hey fellow Sabbath fans,

I’m trying to track down more info about an epic moment that happened during Ozzfest on June 24, 1997 at Mile High Stadium in Denver.

During Black Sabbath’s performance of “War Pigs,” right when Ozzy sang “Satan laughing spreads his wings” and threw his arms in the air, a bolt of lightning struck—lighting up the sky and sending the crowd into a frenzy. I remember hearing it was caught on camera and even mentioned in a local newspaper (Rocky Mountain News or Denver Post), but I haven’t been able to find any footage or articles.

If you were there:

Do you remember that moment?

Did you see it happen?

Do you have any photos, video, or clippings from the show?

Was it ever shown on TV or published in the paper?

This moment has become part of Sabbath legend, and I’d love to help preserve it properly. Any memories or leads would be amazing!

Rock on 🤘

Jul 24, 2025

Black Sabbath did not show up for this gig.

Dec 02, 2020

Original line up, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Terry "Gezzer" Butler, Bill Ward

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