Last November Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi was awarded his Honorary Doctorate of Arts from Coventry University, and this week the university appointed the man to the role of Visiting Professor of Music. A role Iommi is taking seriously, as he's already walked around the campus and answered students' and professors' questions about his role in music over the past 50 years! How cool is that? More importantly, big ups to Iommi for being a super down-to-Earth guy about his role in music. Coventry University's Director Of Arts And Culture Dr. Geoff Willcocks was impressed.
"To watch Tony interact with the students was an absolute privilege. He was incredibly generous and open with them about all aspects of his work. Tony is without doubt a rock icon and he's an inspiration to so many people around the world. It's wonderful to have such an important and respected international figure working with us."
As was Head Of Department For Performing Arts at the University Dr. Sara Reed.
"It is a tremendous honour to have Tony here with us as a Visiting Professor. His huge wealth of experience and musical knowledge is beyond value to our students. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to learn from such an immensely talented individual and all in the department sincerely look forward to working with Tony in the future.
Iommi will return in August to teach students about music and composition… which makes me and everyone else not attending the college super jealous.
[via Blabbermouth]
