Geezer Butler Talks Black Sabbath, Catholicism, Veganism, His Memoir + More

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[@InsideBilderberg]

Not very many of the old rockers have aged this gracefully.

[@julianlawrence1648]

Veganism is good for the animals, the mind, the body, and the planet. As such, be like Geezer and go vegan.

[@classicsound85]

@@julianlawrence1648 People are free. Pack up your propaganda.

[@mojorisin8368]

​@@julianlawrence1648Provably false.

[@GEricG]

I don't doubt that vegan/plant eating is a healthy lifestyle. Geezer is obviously fortunate to have healthy genes too as he looks great.

[@julianlawrence1648]

@@classicsound85 Tell that to Geezer, corpse eater.

[@Darkvibration]

"...Ian told me what to play, and nobody tells me what to play." Good man, Tony, thanks to that great attitude we have Black Sabbath.

[@thereluv168]

Geezer helped me learn to play bass. Play, Stop, Rewind repeat 20 times lol. N.I.B. was my first Black Sabbath lesson.

[@stevebradley704]

Same here.

[@sd3falco]

@@stevebradley704 And here

[@ronthompson95]

Me too. Well said.

[@ExtremeCleanoutSolutions]

The lyrics to War Pigs were the most epic and a very accurate description of politicians in this century and currently in 2024!

[@martymartin2894]

A very intelligent lyricist, his lyrics still sounds relevant unlike most of dios cheesy lyrics.

[@trulsdirio]

@@martymartin2894 Dio never tried to make lyrics relating to any real life events or concepts, he just wanted to tell some epic story and take you on a tour away from reality, into myth and grandiose legends. That he did absolutely well and thus i would disagree with them being irrelevant or cheesy.

[@johndrx165]

Love Geezer!! Lookin' good, man.

[@TheTVisions]

I wouldn't have recognized him if I hadn't read the name, which says Gloria on screen. ;)

[@julianlawrence1648]

Veganism is good for the animals, the mind, the body, and the planet. As such, be like Geezer and go vegan.

[@rayheflin5473]

Geezer you are a gentleman and a scholar!! Been a Black Sabbath fan since 1969!!!

[@julianlawrence1648]

Veganism is good for the animals, the mind, the body, and the planet. As such, be like Geezer and go vegan.

[@omarshaheen807]

How do you think animals die in the wild And it's been scientifically proven that plants can feel pain and sense danger like animals but they can't move so yeah to hell with veganism​@@julianlawrence1648

[@kevinmcc3147]

Both john entwistle and geezer butler are the reasons I play bass

[@BobetteJennett]

He is one hell of a bassist

[@martymartin2894]

And lyricist

[@LITSOUL1]

I read it. It was great. I have ready Tony's and Ozzy's. I hope Bill writes one too.

[@Hull9]

Same, had the same thought about Bill writing his own

[@Dave_Boyer]

I got sent home from Catholic grade school back in the late 70’s,for wearing a Black Sabbath shirt, my Mom bought me. Awesome interview!

[@TowManDave00]

Geezer looks great!... He will be 75 next month (July 17,1949)

[@tomthx5804]

He looks like your average 75 year old.

[@MrLcowles]

@@tomthx5804 in what universe is he like an average 75 year old. Are you stupid or something?

[@martymartin2894]

​@@tomthx5804maybe the ones who are still alive at 75 and more than the average too.

[@jamesdeschenes8307]

Geezer, please come back. The Mass is everything we need.

[@gregorylatta8159]

Jesus is everything you need!

[@Thomas-lg6jx]

​@@gregorylatta8159Jesus gave us the Mass & COMMANDED it be commemorated & done. It's the greatest prayer & in the Mass we have Jesus who is actually in the consecrated Eucharist body, blood, soul & Divinity..... Bible only heretic protestant.

[@creamwobbly]

You sound desperate, tbf

[@ACDZ123]

​@@Thomas-lg6jxI was raised catholic..the Vatican is apostate..praying to Mary and saints 🤦‍♂️...call no man father?? Absolute nonsense and you know it ..church of satan ..just google images of the Vatican serpent hall where the pope addresses the audience from the mouth of the serpent ..you are blinded by the devil

[@blackwrits]

@@ACDZ123 become Orthodox.

[@NoName-t7e]

Geezer aging gracefully here. Looking better than most 60 70 and 80 something year old rockers. Grey hair looks great.

[@brianorakpohit]

Geezer looks quite a few years younger than his real age. The grey hair suits him better too 🖤

[@g.g.6362]

Wonderful interview with a true gentleman,and a great bassist.

[@455SD]

Iconic personality. I wonder GB, and others like him of the era truly understand how profound their contributions were/are to music. In 1978, I was on the bus from high school discussing with a fellow classmate this "sound" I was looking for in music . That sound was guitar distortion. He said to me. : I think the band you are looking for is Black Sabbath" ... Boy was he right.

[@Louis-ed5pn]

Geezer is The Man.

[@riffmondo9733]

Geezer is a beast! Saw them on their last 3 tours and he was all over the place.

[@keithmiller113]

Indeed ! His skin looks fantastic! What an amazing rock persona, and the lyricist! Paranoid was my first LP purchase 1975 at age 11.

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

He does look very youthful i wonder if he's had an cosmetic surgery I know Ozzy has had a few facelifts and stuff ..to be honest with the lifestyle he has lead I think Ozzy would look terrible if he were all natural lol.

[@bartclam]

He vegan so it's most likely the plant based diet he eats that makes him look good for his age , he doesn't look like he has had plastic surgery.

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

@@bartclam hmm I've heard mixed things about a plant based diet and looking young. Suppose if someone eats loads of veg and almonds and stuff it's different to eating loads of pot noodles. Same for meat eaters though if someone has a lot of minced beef and fish they're probably gonna be healthy Vs loads of McDonalds. A vegetarian myself but I don't eat as healthy as I should lol. But yes he doesn't seem the type to get cosmetic surgery hmm.

[@bartclam]

@@dominicaaaaa5547 a healthy plant based diet is the best diet , noodles are not great for sure , some whole wheat noodles once in a while is fine though . What I particularly like about a plant based diet is that no animals have to be bred for me , all beings should be born free , live and die being free , there is far too much cruelty in the farming world and the poor dairy cows have a horrible life ,just like slaves , I want no part of it .

[@dominicaaaaa5547]

@@bartclam well good on you Bart I have a lot of respect for vegans I tried a vegan diet a couple of times and it just wasn't for me but I do realise that eating dairy means animals suffer just like they for meat so I will hopefully be able to stick with it one day. Hopefully more people are eating less meat and less dairy food these days.

[@matts3286]

Geezer Butler is an absolute icon! Great bass player. I read his biography recently and am a huge Black Sabbath, I was fortunate to have seen the original lineup live- it was a religious experience, for me. Thanks for the video.

[@tomk4590]

I enjoy listening to Geezer give interviews, partly because of his accent but even more so because of his humor. He is by far the most interesting member of Black Sabbath, IMO. And he's written the best autobiography.

[@blucheer8743]

Very underrated as was Bill Ward his running mate. Awesome rhythm section up there with ginger and jack!

[@gorfpatrol2073]

I've got that book, autographed, , read up till the 1st meet up with the Tony, bill, and ozzy..greetings from Detroit

[@gladiator22666]

Brilliant interview. Love all Gezzer’s solo albums 🤘👍

[@soulpatchjackson3076]

Thank you Geezer for everything.

[@RT51121]

My favourite bassist of all time !

[@MagnumMike44]

Terry "Geezer" Butler is a great bassist, he speaks kindly of his peers and never spoke harshly of anybody else (not that I am aware of), a quality which contrasts other rock stars.

[@philspilsbury66]

Oddly a friend of mine who was in Tony Iommi and Albert Chapman's class at school - and also in Tony's Iron Man Bio - was also at the shooting of that Beatles performance and my mom also worked at those studios which were the Alpha television studios in Aston where they shot shows like "Thank your Lucky Stars" which is the show Geezer refers to, and also shows like Lunchbox. A lot of the kids in Birmingham - and Geezer is referring to a show shot in Feb 1963 - were allowed into these two shows for free if they queued up outside. I travelled to Poland with my old friend a couple of months ago and we had a long chat about this show and I recounted Geezer's story but although being at the same school as Ozzy he didn't recall him being there but there were hundreds of kids there so could have missed him. It was actually the first TV show the Beatles appeared on that went out to the whole country as much TV in the UK was regional back then so not every show ran in every region. My friend saw the Beatles at their first show here in Birmingham in 1962 and he helped them carry their gear in. Oddly my friend never saw Black Sabbath live but recounts that in the last weeks in school when they left in I think 1963 Tony brought a guitar into school and played Apache. Up to that point having been in the same class as Tony for years, he had no idea he even played a guitar.

[@kevinkhoy7171]

Out of all these Guys Geezer has always had a Great sense of humor about it all

[@martymartin2894]

Seems like he doesn't take things too seriously therefore probably doesn't worry too much, which is one of the biggest killers.

[@kevinkhoy7171]

Ozzy's Idea was, They make Scary Movies? Why not Scary Music 🎶. In the beginning, The Band was so naive. Some spiritual folks gave them crucifix ✝️ to wear! Geezer asked, "why do we need these?" & The spiritual folks just said. "Best wear them for Protection!" 👹 & They all Did! 🤔

[@DonJLeBlanc]

Goodness , Geezer looks and sounds great !! It s cool to actually hear him .... yrs ago they were like invisible , naturally there wasn,t the media there is now

[@igorkurowski2028]

One of the guys one just must love! Musician, poet and philosopher, true genius and the perfect human being!

[@micknordstrom2591]

He is a Christian in heart, I can feel it.

[@mrbaker7443]

Once a Catholic…

[@isolateddemon9438]

LIVING LEGEND.

[@immortalgram]

After so many years of listening to the classic Sabbath albums, I used to tune out Tony's guitar and just listen to Geezers riffs. And holy shit this guy is insane. He came up with some of the best bass licks ever!

[@youthiswastedontheyoung]

Black Sabbath is my favorite band of all time, but I've never seen them live. Long story from my mis-spent youth. In 1980 I was 12 years old and had a Milwaukee Journal paper route. I was at our "shack" getting my papers and was bragging to anyone that would listen that I going to the "Black and Blue" concert that night, Blue Oyster Cult opening for Black Sabbath on the "Heaven and Hell" tour, Geezer's book cover. Being only 12, my parents said there was no way in hell I was going to the concert, despite me begging like a dog. I was more than disappointed at the time, but in retrospect, it was probably a good thing! By all accounts, BOC took the stage and opened as scheduled. Sabbath, on the other hand, flew into Chicago and the flight was delayed, then they hit traffic enroute to Milwaukee. By the time they took the stage, they were an hour and a half late. The first song into their set some idiot threw a beer bottle and hit Geezer in the head. Sabbath abruptly left the stage and their manager came out and announced, "That's it! Show's over!" The crowd supposedly chanted, "We want Sabbath! We want Sabbath!" When it was apparent that Black Sabbath wasn't coming back, they ripped the Arena apart and practically started a riot in downtown Milwaukee. To this day, Black Sabbath is banned for life from ever playing Milwaukee again.

[@maxbeale8186]

I really hope that Ozzy, Tony, Geezer AND Bill play just one more show and record one true final Sabbath album

[@markgordon2260]

Bought "Into the Void" and "Iron Man" at the same time. Have read "Into the Void", and it is a great read. Honest, straight to the point and down to earth - Just like Mr Butler in this interview. Love Geezer's accent. He looks well preserved for 75.

[@LetsGoMetsGo33]

I Am Ozzy is a great read too.

[@G.O.P.]

Buy the Book. Into the void by Geezer Butler. An enormous Human Being, a true Catholic!. You must be to have a point of view about life in a sad world and never loose faith. All four to me a Black Sabbath fan, are the inventors of heavy rock ( metal) they are the real deal. The four horsemen of Heavy Metal. And yes pray for them because we love them. All original four members. Thank you Mr Butler for writing those masterful literary masterpieces.

[@G.O.P.]

Mr Butler is a world class Animal Lover he and his wife!. I think as an Animal Lover myself. I'm going to try going Vegan.

[@TheRealDannAlexander]

Legend. Great bassist and him and Gloria are great friends to the animals. Going Vegan was one of the best things I ever did. So eat plants, turn up the bass and UP THE VILLA. Supplemental comment - "Computer God" predicted exactly how social media would cause the havoc it does to the world. And the only reason I loved communion was because I could get a sip of wine.

[@rabarebra]

The problem with vegans are THOSE who always says: "So eat plants" or in that style, as to tell others to do. Meat AND plant eaters never says "eat meat".

[@lawrencevincent1]

Geezer is such a superstar with great talent. God bless him.

[@concretespew]

I'm honestly blown away so often when I read articles on a metal news site or something that has a link to the actual (like this one) KZbin video and see such a low view count for some major, major legends. It doesn't affect how much I enjoy the music, obviously; it's just hugely surprising.

[@jimmycampbell78]

It’s because he has given an interview to such a no-mark KZbin channel. If he’d given an interview to Rick Beato or even Sea of Tranquility it would have loads more views.

[@beatlesrgear]

I totally agree with you!

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

Thank you very much. Philadelphia USA 🇺🇸 Nostrovia ❤❤❤

[@user-hx1ez4nq5l]

Back from Spain and finished Geezers book . Brilliant read and hard to put down . On shelf now next to Tonys Iron Man and I Am Ozzy. Space left for Billys book

[@RayBecker]

This is the father of moving basslines within a hard rock or heavy metal environment. There is something very organic between Geezer and Bill Ward. It's almost like they're both behind the beat for a nanosecond. Geezer fingers just above the neck. It's insane and it gives him a totally unique sound. This guy is more influential than many people think. His tone was perfect alongside Tony and a little like Entwistle, he held down the melody during the guitar solos. I could think of people like Cliff Burton and Steve Harris who had to be influenced by Butler. One of the top bassists ever.

[@FranciscoXavier7]

Thanks Geezer , great read , love your book keep it in a special place🫶🏼🤟🏼

[@JCardoso-j9l]

Man it’d be just EPIC if the 4 original members come back together and record yet another BSabbath masterpiece!

[@billjannusch]

Absolutely awesome..

[@BeFearless_.1]

Great interview with Geezer!

[@henryfitch8710]

A gracious Brummie and as a fellow Englishman love his reference to the British film ' A Clockwork Orange' directed by the American Stanley Kubrick.

[@patricklennox9572]

I'll tell you about that cover. Geezer is playing a B.C. Rich Eagle. Because of Geezer, that was my first and favorite bass (Mine was an N.J. Series -- don't knock it, it was a good bass). Now back to our regularly scheduled programming. . .

[@sergiodambrosio363]

His bass sound with the B.C. Rich Eagle on Live Evil is, in my opinion, the best bass sound that he has had. Surely my favorite, together with his bass sound on Dehumanizer. Greetings!

[@ykdickybill]

My most replayed bass line is Geezer in ‘Time Machine’ (Live Neon Nights)Heaven & Hell also lyrics ‘ Pain is just a way to excercise your mind ‘………with old Ronnie singing bless him.

[@elmerfudd5193]

Thanks for what you gave/left us ! ☺️

[@toucheturtle3840]

I don’t know why, but I’ve always found the brummy accent endearing. Tony, Ozzy, Bill & Geezer are always great to listen to, but I am a lifelong Sabbath fan🤘🏻

[@thebluesrockers]

Geezer Butler would look like he was in his late, 50's if he were to dye his hair. He has aged amazingly. Butler and John Paul Jones from Zeppelin are my two, favorite Bass players of all time. Thanks for sharing this treasure of a video. Terry, if you're reading this "Thank You" for all your killer tunes. Your writing is just as important as Tony's guitar playing. You & Bill Ward created a tight bottom end that carried the band. I hope all of you are still getting along. Peace.. Joe

[@onazram1]

The book is great, I'm listening to it on Audible, Geezer actually reads it, he's so deadpan and mater of fact it's a riot..

[@raysalsa1]

That was a good chuckle about their 1st show in the states in new jersey. Everything blows up b/c of 240volts! Now that's heavy metal!

[@walterevans2118]

Lovely Geezer interview . Love Sabbath right back from the 1970s,,, Geezer was the lyrics as well as bass …Lovely historical stories and insights,,, lovely memories, and lovely CATS 🐈 sporadically striding past in the background….lol 😊. (Paul)

[@drummer7557]

Geezer is the Dad we've always wanted, but never had!! Such a great person.

[@martymartin2894]

I loved my dad but I'd prefer if he was a rich rockstar alright

[@paulmccarthy3802]

Such a dude is Geezer. I don't live far from Aston ( also a Villa fan) where it all began. I think I read his biography in about 3 weeks, such a great read. Tony's book was also brilliant.

[@AussieOsborne069]

It's a great time to be a Villan.UTV.

[@paulmccarthy3802]

@@AussieOsborne069 too right bud 👍 😎

[@danielleal1037]

And the guys from Sabbath were also friends with Robert Plant and John Bonham, both also being from Birmingham. Bonzo was Tony Iommi’s best man at the latter’s wedding, by the way.

[@2008PLS]

I'm really glad they reference the Beatles as they should, because of their impact and influence. Never knew Geezer was a vegan like Paul. Geezer wrote some great lyrics! Looks great too, like Tony. I think Ozzy and Keith Moon were kindred spirits. I really loved the original band the best. They weren't trying to fit in some sub genre at that time and were free to explore and be their TRUE selves as a band!

[@stephenowens3687]

Geezer was vegan in 69! Can't have been many of them around back then! I'm sure that's why he still looks good, considering the life he,s led.

[@rabarebra]

@@stephenowens3687 it's genes, genes, man

[@stephenowens3687]

@@rabarebra Nah, can't just be that?

[@rabarebra]

@@stephenowens3687 Yes it is.

[@rabarebra]

@@stephenowens3687 You need proof? Here: Keith Richards.

[@igorkurowski2028]

Its just a divine experience to hear this gentleman speaking with a noble British accent, everything so well spoken and interesting. You just can't stop listening to him!

[@sandrider1406]

No such thing as a british accent

[@igorkurowski2028]

@@sandrider1406 You're right, I should say English, but still there is no one English accent - I mean you hear he's not an American which is a good thing

[@Taylor.Dude.]

@@sandrider1406 Whatever.

[@Taylor.Dude.]

Geezer said in an interview that he rarely said cuss words throughout his life. He thinks it shows a lack of vocabulary. Ozzy on the other hand, lol.

[@micknordstrom2591]

He speaks with a Birmingham accent!

[@j7cc]

You guys are great. Love you. 🤘

[@acdc1363]

Well done geezer thank you for all the great music love Black Sabbath all my life you guys are the greatest. I wish you and your loved ones well.

[@georgejetson1923]

Like them or not, If it wasn't for the Beatles I don't think we would have had all the great bands/music of the 1970s. The Beatles are the most influential band of all time. There will never be a more influential band on so many musicians ever again.

[@teresathomley3703]

I've always liked Geezer quite a bit. Excellent bass player and a swell, humble man.🤘🎶

[@adlergizinski7234]

TOTAL RESPECT FROM POLAND ❤

[@LeadSurge3000]

🤘🏼 *Great to hear from Geezer! Sounds like an interesting book.* 🤘🏼

[@relaxmediate7821]

Geezer!

[@zamiadams4343]

Great video, my friend Paddy is an old school rocker, he was best friends with Rory Gallagher, he tells me non stop stories of his rock n roll life.

[@claymor8241]

That’s a wall I’d like to be a fly on.

[@journeyintothebible]

I have the Gospels of Ozzy and Tony Iommi. Can't wait to read this one.

[@JoeandAngie]

Repent

[@kidflersh7807]

You aren't as smart as you think you are. You probably couldn't read any proper philosophy to save your life.

[@journeyintothebible]

@@JoeandAngie From reading books? Never!

[@Kiyarose3999]

Great to hear that Geeza is a Vegan ( I wonder how long?) I never expected that, I’ve been Vegan for 39 years and like Geezer most of my friends who are still alive, have serious health issues such as Heart Disease, Diabetes etc. But Paul McCartney is not Vegan, for a start he sells food products that have Dairy in them. Also recently I found out that he likes shearing Sheep. 🌻🌎✊🏽

[@carlosgaspar8447]

you need to take some liberty with what people often call vegan when they mean vegetarian. for one thing, it's not easy finding vegan dishes around the world. i think it was linda mccartney that got paul to change his diet while she sponsored a cycling team to promote her products, despite the team also running on steroids. and you also have to question how plugging into 120 volts would blow up a 240v system (usually the other way around) and the plugs are completely different for which you'd need an adapter,,,

[@AussieOsborne069]

According to Ozzy,Geezer cant eat meat because it doesn't agree with him makes him violently ill.

[@thebluesrockers]

"Masters Of Reality" is a great album. But I feel their debut album "Black Sabbath" captured their sound the best. My only wish is that someone would take the albums that followed that debut album and re-record them in the same recording style as "Diary Of A Madman" Because they deserve to be and that was recorded perfectly. But "Black Sabbath" debut album has a vibe that's better than every Ozzy album. And that's a fact!

[@youthiswastedontheyoung]

Considering I was 9 when I bought "Paranoid" in the '70's, it's probably better that I didn't discover the debut until I was older. For years I didn't realize "Warning" was a cover (with mis-heard lyrics!). The Ainsley Dunbar Retaliation released a three-and-a-half-minute song. Sabbath turned it into an album side!

[@tootsieshmutsie6428]

Totally Excellent interview!!

[@Nuoi-dq8qg]

Good evening to all ,We can did to hear legend bessman talking and shares to all, wish health and happiness God bless

[@johannjohann6523]

Geezer - Thanks for the great music! You Rock!

[@AngelOfDeath1986]

Ozzy, Bill, Geezer, Tony, Please release Black Sabbath album #9 💜💜.

[@dirtypirate79]

Fantastic book. I just finished it.

[@ENGlishJELLo-yk7up]

Geezer is really living up to his name!

[@harridottie]

As a fellow Vegan Brummie I salute you Geezer Butler.

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

Great to see & hear the Old Geezer...get it ? 😁

[@stevejohnston8543]

Great lyricist 🎸Very insightful

[@alessandromariani99]

Justin Chancellor is the Geezer Butler of the 2000's. Plus Geezer was Sabbath's lyricist.

[@markkeeler584]

Don't be ridiculous, Geezer Butler is the Geezer Butler of the 2000's, Justin chancellor is the Justin chancellor of the 2000's.

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Fun interview, what a treasure!

[@millopguy]

Excellent read. Fascinating insights.

[@keithmiller113]

I grew up in HB CA and in the punk days my band mate's dad was in rehab with Bill Ward. He def lived in HB at that time.

[@klaasbakker4304]

Geezer looking as cool as ever.

[@scottankers6690]

He looks so much better with natural hair color.

[@petesie80]

Great interview!

[@audioartisan]

One of my Bass hero's.

[@Aristotelezz]

5:04 How can you bring up something as louder than an ACDC concert, to a member of BLACK SABBATH??

[@Lee-kv1yh]

The greatest bass player of all damn time🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@user-cy8xu1wd1f]

19:37 what a way to play the bass, it s all right is a great song; in the end i don t understand which was the particular movie that he would watch…

[@hut42199]

so cool!! for geezers easy goin nature it’s a surprising that he likes a clockwork orange. love that movie too!

[@ralfschmid7304]

Best Rock Bass Player 🙏

[@mykelc205]

Catholics for the win🎉🎉🎉

[@OneSupreme08]

It is great to see how many people are waking globally and I would say being good respectful human being is most important more important what we eat but also reducing or even dropping meat from your diet is wise cause most of the animals for human consumption lives in horrible condition are fed with bad food and then killed. Those animals suffered fear and pain and such meat becomes toxic no doubt.

[@Nigel-ry1po]

Nigel in Canada🇨🇦 the interaction between Iommi and Butler the interaction between Michael Bruce and Dennis Dunnaway the interaction between Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones defined my life 🧬

[@powermetal26]

He's finally lived up to his stage name and is actually now an old geezer.

[@GeorgeHyland]

I love the look. He seems sharp and healthy too. Metal is cool, but too many of them burnt out due to their lifestyle. Hearing him talking about his grandkids is awesome….. life itself is more important than metal, but of course I love Sabbath.

[@vanlessing]

the G/Z/R project was great too. I guess no live footage though.