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Tony Iommi to undergo treatment for lymphoma | Tony Iommi to undergo treatment for lymphoma |
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Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi is to undergo treatment for cancer after being diagnosed with lymphoma. | Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi is to undergo treatment for cancer after being diagnosed with lymphoma. |
Iommi, a founder member of the Birmingham heavy metal band, has been diagnosed with the early stages of the disease. | Iommi, a founder member of the Birmingham heavy metal band, has been diagnosed with the early stages of the disease. |
In a statement on the 63-year-old's website, his fellow band members urged fans to send "positive vibes". | In a statement on the 63-year-old's website, his fellow band members urged fans to send "positive vibes". |
The band said they would move from Los Angeles to London to work with Iommi while he undergoes treatment. | The band said they would move from Los Angeles to London to work with Iommi while he undergoes treatment. |
"The Iron Man of Rock and Roll remains upbeat and determined to make a full recovery," Black Sabbath said. | "The Iron Man of Rock and Roll remains upbeat and determined to make a full recovery," Black Sabbath said. |
The band had been working with producer Rick Rubin in LA on their first album with Ozzy Osbourne in 33 years, due for release in the autumn. | |
In November, Black Sabbath had announced the original line-up, including Osbourne, would reunite for a world tour. | |
Osbourne was axed from the four-piece in 1979 and replaced by Ronnie James Dio, who died of cancer in 2010. | Osbourne was axed from the four-piece in 1979 and replaced by Ronnie James Dio, who died of cancer in 2010. |
The band, one of the most successful heavy rock acts of all time, have sold about 70m records worldwide. | The band, one of the most successful heavy rock acts of all time, have sold about 70m records worldwide. |
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