Neon Knights

Black Sabbath

About Neon Knights

"Neon Knights" is a song by British rock band Black Sabbath from 1980's Heaven and Hell, their first album with American vocalist Ronnie James Dio.


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Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath are an English rock band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969, by Ozzy Osbourne (lead vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass guitar), and Bill Ward (drums). The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. Originally formed in 1968 as a heavy blues rock band named Earth and renamed Black Sabbath in 1969, the band began incorporating occult and horror-inspired lyrics with tuned-down guitars and achieving multiple platinum records in the 1970s. Despite an association with occult and horror themes, Black Sabbath also composed songs dealing with social instability, political corruption, the dangers of drug abuse and apocalyptic prophesies of the horrors of w… more »

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8 facts about this song

Black Sabbath" Band
"Neon Knights" is performed by the English rock band Black Sabbath. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music. - The band was formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist and main songwriter Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne.
Ronnie James Dio" Contribution
The song “Neon Knights” is the opening track from Black Sabbath’s 1980 album “Heaven and Hell”. The album marked their first with vocalist Ronnie James Dio. - Ronnie James Dio replaced Ozzy Osbourne as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath in 1979.
Song Composition
"Neon Knights" was the last song written for the "Heaven and Hell" album. - The song was reportedly composed and recorded in a rush because the album needed one more song.
Song Chart Performance
"Neon Knights" was released as a single in 1980. The song reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Appreciation
Despite its hurried creation, "Neon Knights" is widely regarded as one of the standout tracks from the "Heaven and Hell" album. - The song's dynamic composition showcases Ronnie James Dio's operatic vocals and the capable instrumentation of Black Sabbath.
Song Legacy
After the departure of Ronnie James Dio from Black Sabbath, he continued to perform "Neon Knights" as a part of his solo act.
Live Performances
"Neon Knights" became a staple for all Black Sabbath live performances featuring Ronnie James Dio, as well as Dio’s solo period. - During live performances, the song often served as Black Sabbath's opening number.
Recognition and other renditions
The song was ranked the 13th best Black Sabbath song by Rock - Das Gesamtwerk der größten Rock-Acts im Check. - The Swedish band Candlemass covered "Neon Knights", and their rendition was included in a tribute album to Ronnie James Dio. It was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2016.

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