N.I.B.

N.I.B. is a hit song released by British hard rock band Black Sabbath. It first appears on their 1970 self titled debut as the fourth track.

Related Topics:
Hard rock - Black Sabbath - 1970 - Self titled debut

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It has been said that riff was "inspired" by Cream's Sunshine Of Your Love.

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It's lyrics are about the devil falling in love, which caused accusations of the band being satanic.

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Unlike common belief, N.I.B. doesn't stand for Nativity In Black, it doesn't even stand for anything. Drummer Bill Ward had a beard that singer Ozzy Osbourne said looked like a pen nib. The band named the song after the nib and added initials so the name would be more mysterious.

Related Topics:
Bill Ward - Ozzy Osbourne - Nib

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There are two Black Sabbath tribute albums named Nativity in Black, based on the faux acronym.

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Writing Credits:

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Guitar- Tony Iommi (Guitarist)

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Bass Guitar, Lyrics- Geezer Butler (Bassist)

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Drums- Bill Ward (Drummer, Percussion)

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Lyrics, Vocal line- Ozzy Osbourne (Singer)

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