Happy Birthday today (July 17) to Geezer Butler. The bassist and primary lyricist of Black Sabbath is 66.

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has cited Geezer Butler as his number 1 influence. He's said, "All true metal bassists look up to Geezer as a pioneer and Godfather of our chosen instrument. The best, ever"

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