Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne is a true icon of the rock and metal genres. He is widely known for his wild and hardcore behavior during his heyday with Black Sabbath, as well as his solo career. Born on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, John Michael Osbourne quickly gained fame as the lead vocalist of legendary hard rock group "Black Sabbath". His peculiar vocal style, wild behavior and distinct look earned him the nickname "The Prince of Darkness". After his years with Black Sabbath, Ozzy pursued a solo career in the 1980s and kept collaborating with other renowned artists throughout the two following decades. He is considered one of the most influential figures of the heavy metal genre.

Throughout his more than fifty years in music, Ozzy Osbourne has released 11 solo albums, 1 live album and 17 singles. Songs from all albums have made the charts and revolutionized the heavy metal world. His songs are great examples of his energetic, aggressive and marvellous style. His first solo release, Blizzard of Ozz (1980), was a stunning success, fuelled by the classic hits Crazy Train and Mr. Crowley. He continued to make music and tour for many years, and released albums such as Bark at the Moon (1983), The Ultimate Sin (1986), No More Tears (1991), and Ozzmosis (1995).

Although his music was already popular, it was not until 2002 that Ozzy became a household name. That year, MTV debuted his reality show "The Osbournes", which documented his wild life with wife Sharon, daughter Kelly and son Jack. With his outrageous behavior and endless fun, Ozzy quickly held the hearts of millions of fans all around the world, even winning a Grammy Award in 2002.

In addition to being an incredible vocalist, Ozzy has proven to be a great business person. His autobiography, I Am Ozzy, was a bestseller and stayed on the New York Times Bestseller List in 2010. He has created a wide array of merchandise, from clothing to video games. His philanthropy endeavors have been noteworthy: he has participated in numerous charity events and incentives for people in need.

Although his years of wild behavior and hard partying may have caused some physical setbacks, Ozzy Osbourne remains a bold influence in the music world and continues to record and tour frequently. He has performed in parts of Europe and the United States in 2020, and is still going strong, showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. Ozzy cares deeply about his fans, and continues to entertain them with new material and mind-blowing live performances. He is an inspiring example of the power of resilience and passion.