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Click on the link below to watch him in the studio in 2017, absolutely nailing Black Sabbath’s poignant “Changes”:
https://youtu.be/zrnV8aGoOdQ?si=wB-GM5KyESzjONHf
The Prince of Darkness and Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osborne, was born John Michael Osborne in Marston Green, England, on this day in 1948 (December 3)
To viewers of his family reality show in the early 2000s, he was loveable, mumbling, shuffling old Ozzy, but to a host of fearful mothers of the 1970s he was the closest thing to the devil incarnate, commanding the stage with heavy metal icons Black Sabbath, famously biting the head off a bat at a gig, and accused of being a Satanist.
With Ozzy out front, Black Sabbath were one of the pioneers of the heavy metal genre, and one of the most influential hard rock bands of all time.
After his success with Black Sabbath throughout the 70s, Osbourne was fired from the band in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but went on to have a successful solo career, releasing 12 studio albums, the first seven of which received multi-platinum certifications in the US.
Osbourne's total album sales from his years in Black Sabbath, combined with his solo work, are over 100 million…
Osbourne reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions.
He rejoined in 1997 and helped record the band’s final studio album, 13 (2013), before they embarked on a farewell tour that ended with a February 2017 performance in their hometown, Birmingham.
In early July 2025, he bid a final farewell to fans with a Black Sabbath reunion, telling thousands of heavy metal enthusiasts in Birmingham – where the band was formed in 1968 – that it was “so good to be on this stage” as he performed his last set from a large black throne.
Osbourne and his fellow original Black Sabbath members – Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – were the last to appear on stage as part of a star-studded line-up for the Back to the Beginning concert, with Ozzy telling the audience at one point: “I am Iron Man: go f***ing crazy!”
The concert raised $190 million, which will be donated to the fight to cure Parkinson’s Disease, and to children’s hospitals.
Ozzy Osbourne passed away later that month, aged 76.
Ozzy’s longevity and success earned him the informal title "Godfather of Metal".
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath and into the UK Music Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the band.
In 2015, Osbourne received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
In an interview with Esquire magazine in 2008, Osbourne said he knew what would be on his tombstone: "Here lies Ozzy Osbourne, the ex-Black Sabbath singer who bit the head off a bat."
"It was my fate to be who I am and what I am. I've just been myself."
Queen’s Brian May paid tribute to the great man, writing:
“So sad to hear of Ozzie’s passing.
His last appearance at Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye – the love in that place for him was gigantic.
I’m grateful I was able to have a few quiet words with him after the show………the world will miss Ozzie’s unique presence and fearless talent.
My heartfelt consolations to Sharon and their great family.
And to Bill and Geezer and my dear friend Tony – for this is family – I know only too well.
REST IN PEACE dear Ozzie.”
Elton John was also among those paying tribute to Osbourne, writing: “He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly.”
R.I.P.
Click the link below to watch Sabbath’s classic 1970 song “Paranoid”:
https://youtu.be/0qanF-91aJo
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Click on the link below to watch him in the studio in 2017, absolutely nailing Black Sabbath’s poignant “Changes”:
https://youtu.be/zrnV8aGoOdQ?si=wB-GM5KyESzjONHf
The Prince of Darkness and Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osborne, was born John Michael Osborne in Marston Green, England, on this day in 1948 (December 3)
To viewers of his family reality show in the early 2000s, he was loveable, mumbling, shuffling old Ozzy, but to a host of fearful mothers of the 1970s he was the closest thing to the devil incarnate, commanding the stage with heavy metal icons Black Sabbath, famously biting the head off a bat at a gig, and accused of being a Satanist.
With Ozzy out front, Black Sabbath were one of the pioneers of the heavy metal genre, and one of the most influential hard rock bands of all time.
After his success with Black Sabbath throughout the 70s, Osbourne was fired from the band in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but went on to have a successful solo career, releasing 12 studio albums, the first seven of which received multi-platinum certifications in the US.
Osbourne's total album sales from his years in Black Sabbath, combined with his solo work, are over 100 million…
Osbourne reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions.
He rejoined in 1997 and helped record the band’s final studio album, 13 (2013), before they embarked on a farewell tour that ended with a February 2017 performance in their hometown, Birmingham.
In early July 2025, he bid a final farewell to fans with a Black Sabbath reunion, telling thousands of heavy metal enthusiasts in Birmingham – where the band was formed in 1968 – that it was “so good to be on this stage” as he performed his last set from a large black throne.
Osbourne and his fellow original Black Sabbath members – Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – were the last to appear on stage as part of a star-studded line-up for the Back to the Beginning concert, with Ozzy telling the audience at one point: “I am Iron Man: go f***ing crazy!”
The concert raised $190 million, which will be donated to the fight to cure Parkinson’s Disease, and to children’s hospitals.
Ozzy Osbourne passed away later that month, aged 76.
Ozzy’s longevity and success earned him the informal title "Godfather of Metal".
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath and into the UK Music Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the band.
In 2015, Osbourne received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
In an interview with Esquire magazine in 2008, Osbourne said he knew what would be on his tombstone: "Here lies Ozzy Osbourne, the ex-Black Sabbath singer who bit the head off a bat."
"It was my fate to be who I am and what I am. I've just been myself."
Queen’s Brian May paid tribute to the great man, writing:
“So sad to hear of Ozzie’s passing.
His last appearance at Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye – the love in that place for him was gigantic.
I’m grateful I was able to have a few quiet words with him after the show………the world will miss Ozzie’s unique presence and fearless talent.
My heartfelt consolations to Sharon and their great family.
And to Bill and Geezer and my dear friend Tony – for this is family – I know only too well.
REST IN PEACE dear Ozzie.”
Elton John was also among those paying tribute to Osbourne, writing: “He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly.”
R.I.P.
Click the link below to watch Sabbath’s classic 1970 song “Paranoid”:
https://youtu.be/0qanF-91aJo
#ozzyosborne, #blacksabbath, #ozzy, #princeofdarkness, #heavymetal, #paranoid, #ironman, #warpigs, #changes, #leadsinger, #rocklegend, #Sabbath, #blizzardofozz, #sabotage, #nib, #sabbathbloodysabbath, #hardrock, #rockmusic, #thisdayinrock, #rockhistory, #dailyrockhistory, #thisdayinmusic, #onthisday, #crazytrain
"Pure signal,no noise"
Credits Goes to the respective
Author ✍️/ Photographer📸
🐇 🕳️ 