Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath Live Performance of Gypsy from the Technical Ecstasy Tour
In the midst of a tumultuous era for Black Sabbath, the live performance of "Gypsy" captured on November 30, 1975, showcased the band during their Technical Ecstasy tour. This was a pivotal period, as it followed the release of their album *Sabotage*, which had come out earlier that year and was both a critical and commercial success. Despite internal struggles, including tensions within the band, their live performances remained electrifying. The *Technical Ecstasy* album, released in 1976, marked a shift towards a more polished sound, diverging from their earlier raw edge. Interestingly, the changing dynamics and the experimentation with sound during this time set the stage for a new direction in heavy metal, reflecting the band's resilience in the face of adversity.