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His contributions to iconic albums such as \"Paranoid\" and \"Master of Reality\" have solidified his status as one of the most influential bassists in rock history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn Terence Butler but commonly known by his stage name Geezer Butler, this talented musician continues to inspire generations of musicians with his innovative playing style and thought-provoking lyrics. Whether it's through his work with Black Sabbath or his solo projects, Geezer Butler remains a true legend in the world of rock music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-science","title":"Black Science","description":"\u003cp\u003eRe-issue of the second solo album by Black Sabbath founding member and bass player; Geezer Butler. 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Once again the recording was undertaken with Clark Brown on vocals and Pedro Howse on guitar, the difference this time being that drum duties were handled by Chad E Smith (the veteran St. Louis drummer, not the Red Hot Chili Peppers percussionist of the same name).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eOhmwork\u003c\/i\u003e, gone were the industrial metal influences of the previous decade, but Butler still steadfastly refused to hark back to the past and kept everything contemporary, drawing on influences, as a keen follower of music, on everything that was happening in rock at the time. 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