MAY 29, 2009, 9:12 pm
Below is my official press statement on the official Black Sabbath trademark lawsuit. I am very saddened that I’ve had to take legal action against Tony. This is something that I’ve tried to avoid for years. I am not Geezer or Bill’s voice. However, till the day I die I will not change my mind on this issue. The Black Sabbath trademark should be equally owned by Geezer, Bill, Tony and I as the true Black Sabbath lineup is Tony, Geezer, Bill and I. We’ve all been mates since school. I’ve always said there is an invisible thread that holds us together. Tony, lets get this ridiculous issue sorted and move on with our lives. You’re 61, I’m 60. I hope that we’ve got a good 20 years left in us. But if not, God Forbid something happens to you. What’s going to happen to the Black Sabbath trademark? Who’s going to oversee it? Don’t you think after we’re long gone the rights should stay in your family, my family, Bill’s family and Geezer’s family?
Statement from OZZY OSBOURNE:
“It is with great regret that I had to resort to legal action against my long term partner, Tony Iommi, but after three years of trying to resolve this issue amicably, I feel I have no other recourse. As of the mid-1990’s, after constant and numerous changes in band members, the brand of "Black Sabbath" was literally in the toilet and Tony Iommi (touring under the name Black Sabbath) was reduced to performing in clubs. Since 1997 when Geezer, Bill and myself rejoined the band, Black Sabbath has returned to its former glory as we headlined sold-out arenas and amphitheatres playing to upwards of 50,000 people at each show around the world. We worked collectively to restore credibility and bring dignity back to the name “Black Sabbath” which lead to the band being inducted into the UK and US Rock & Roll Hall of Fames in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Throughout the last 12 years, it was my management representatives who oversaw the marketing and quality control of the “Black Sabbath” brand through OZZFEST, touring, merchandising and album reissues. The name "Black Sabbath" now has a worldwide prestige and merchandising value that it would not have had by continuing on the road it was on prior to the 1997 reunion tour. Tony, I am so sorry it’s had to get to this point by me having to take this action against you. I don’t have the right to speak for Geezer and Bill, but I feel that morally and ethically the trademark should be owned by the four of us equally. I hope that by me taking this first step that it will ultimately end up that way. We’ve all worked too hard and long in our careers to allow you to sell merchandise that features all our faces, old Black Sabbath album covers and band logos, and then you tell us that you own the copyright. We’re all in our 60’s now. The Black Sabbath legacy should live on long after we have all gone. Please do the right thing.”
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I don't know if you personnaly read comments on your own website, but i simply would to write you a letter.
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Those of us who by some standards are old timers, even though I was 16 before if had my head turned off Staus Quo, for Sabbath, let us have some facts, as t the moment some folk are writing just plain b o l l o c k s. Forgive my language, especially since there are women and children on site, BUT as you have gathered by my other inputs, I too have deep feelings.
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Love and respect too all you guys and if you need a breakdown thats 25 percent per band member which is equal as you can get it!
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And Ronnie James Dio just doesn't hold a candle to Ozzy's vocals. Dio had a very homogeneous, high-pitched, operatic voice. It's been done so many times that it is old and tired. Ozzy Osbourne remains unique and far more interesting than Dio.
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I only wish that he could go about this a different way I feel like all four of them should have rights to the Sabbath name because they where the best lineup for the band. Besides you don't get to be part of one of the richest couples in England for nothing Ozzy and Sharon have an estiminated 110 million dollars.
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Tony has to "buy" Ozzy's shares out to own Heaven & Hell trademark and only then tour with whatever line up he wants. Am I wrong?
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If I have read Billboard newsright-next year's ozzfest10 is to include "BLACK SABBATH"-I guess the old addage keep your friends close and your enemies or folks your pissed off at closer-lol!!! I hope the two of you can work something out by then. Look foward to the next ozzfest anyway.
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You can't just claim a trade mark by yourself like that. It makes matters worse when you are running a brand into the ground too.
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Oh shut up, Ozzy.
Remember when you quit the f***ing band?
Remember when Geezer quit?
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Hmm.. oh that's right.. Tony never did. Tony owns the f***ing name and you honestly do not need the money, unless your favourite hobby is ripping people off.. like Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake.
Your only contribution to Sabbath was singing the songs. Geezer wrote the lyrics. Maybe he should have part ownership.
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I am totally behind Ozzy on this one. You can't just claim a trade mark by yourself like that. It makes matters worse when you are running a brand into the ground too.
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Look what happened to Mott the Hoople, yes I watched the documentary as it went onto DVD from VHS. So the 4 orginal members to me ought to own the name BLACK SABBATH, and not just one individual! Unlike Alice Cooper who changed his name by deed poll after a fall out!, or Bon Jovi saying how can they stop me touring/recording as the band shares the same name as me. Well, that is basically what he said!
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I don't want to take sides here - but come on Ozzy - does this really need to end up in court? I really think this country has gone lawsuit happy.
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You know nothing of which you speak. And since the only counterpoints you were capable of were about my sexuality (when I obviously said nothing that would point a reasonably intelligent person in that direction), it makes me seriously consider yours. Thanks for comin' out. If you'd like to prove even further that you are the poster boy for abortion, feel free to reply. Jackass
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It is more than fair of you offer an even share to each of the original members. Keep on doing what you're doing because you have positively influenced so many lives and for that I honestly thank you.
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I don't want to continue discussion on this forum 'cause:
1. Most of the posts here are plain dumb which are posted by dumb people. This does piss me off.
2. I don't support Ozzy and co. I've always supported Tony in whatever he's been doing. To bash Ozzy, Sharon and Ozzy fans on Ozzy's forum is not too kosher and I don't want to stoop down to the level of most of the posters here or someone who organized egg throwing at Iron Maiden in 2005 Ozzfest.
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