Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath feat. Ozzy Osbourne - Paranoid Live Performance at Live Aid

John F. Kennedy Stadium
Philadelphia, PA, USA

• By July 1985, when Black Sabbath performed at the Live Aid concert, the band was in a period of resurgence, having reunited with original vocalist Ozz... Read Full Description >

  By July 1985, when Black Sabbath performed at the Live Aid concert, the band was in a period of resurgence, having reunited with original vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. Their album " Seventh Star," released earlier in 1986, marked a transitional phase, as it was the first to feature guitarist Tony Iommi with a different lineup after Ozzy's departure in the late '70s. However, the band's performance at Live Aid showcased their enduring legacy, as they played to an audience of approximately 100,000 at John F. Kennedy Stadium, a pivotal moment in rock history aimed at addressing global hunger. Notably, the Live Aid appearance underscored Black Sabbath’s status as pioneers of heavy metal, with "Paranoid" remaining one of their most iconic tracks despite the band's fluctuating member dynamics and commercial challenges in the preceding years. This performance helped solidify their comeback and demonstrated their lasting appeal in popular music.