Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler made a humorous comment about joining the Backstreet Boys after attending their concert. He shared his thoughts in a post on Instagram.
The legendary bassist shared a photo with the pop group. He made a tongue-in-cheek statement about potentially joining their ranks.
“Thanks for letting me audition, but after much consideration, I decided to stick with bass guitar (kidding),” Butler said. “Great show last night, though.”
Butler attended a Backstreet Boys performance and posed for photos with the group members. The playful comment came after this encounter.
Butler’s lighthearted interaction with the pop group highlights his enduring sense of humor. This comes even decades after establishing himself as one of heavy metal’s most influential figures.
Kiddle reported that Butler has been a central figure in shaping heavy metal’s sound since Black Sabbath’s formation in the late 1960s. The bassist, born Terence Michael Joseph Butler in Birmingham, England, became known not only for his distinctive bass playing but also as the band’s primary lyricist. He penned many of their most iconic songs including “War Pigs” and “Iron Man.”
Butler’s involvement with Black Sabbath continued through multiple departures and reunions throughout his career. Wikipedia noted that he also spent time with Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band and later formed Heaven & Hell with vocalist Ronnie James Dio. This demonstrated his versatility across different heavy metal projects.
Butler has reflected on his remarkable journey in the music industry in recent years. NBC Montana revealed that he published his autobiography “Into the Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath—And Beyond” in 2023. The book offers fans an inside look at his life and the band’s groundbreaking journey from Birmingham working-class roots to global heavy metal pioneers.
Butler’s legacy remains inseparable from Black Sabbath’s revolutionary impact on rock music despite his varied musical projects and collaborations over the decades. His playful encounter with the Backstreet Boys serves as a reminder that even heavy metal legends can appreciate different musical genres. They can maintain their sense of humor about the industry they helped create.
