John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and a defining figure in heavy metal music, has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed.
Osbourne first gained fame as the lead singer of Black Sabbath in the early 1970s. The band’s groundbreaking sound, marked by dark, heavy riffs and haunting lyrics, helped create the blueprint for heavy metal. Classic tracks like Paranoid, War Pigs, and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath remain staples of the genre. Over his career, Osbourne sold over 100 million records globally, both with the band and as a solo artist.
His wild stage antics were infamous. The most notorious moment came in 1982 when Osbourne bit the head off a bat thrown on stage by a fan, believing it was a toy. The incident landed him in hospital for rabies treatment. This moment only added to his dark legend, and he later embraced the image by selling bat plush toys with detachable heads.
Despite his reputation, Osbourne was candid about his struggles with addiction and the controversies surrounding his career. He always rejected claims that he was involved in satanism, saying in a 2010 biography, "I'm just John Osbourne: a working class kid from Aston who quit his job in the factory and went looking for a good time."
Born in Birmingham, England, Osbourne faced early challenges. He struggled with dyslexia, left school at 15, and had brushes with the law before his breakthrough in music. His working-class background shaped much of his persona, and he often spoke about his humble roots and how unlikely his success was.
In the 2000s, Osbourne reinvented himself for a new generation with the reality TV show The Osbournes. Airing from 2002 to 2005, the show offered a candid and often humorous glimpse into his family life, starring his wife and manager Sharon, and their children Jack, Kelly, and Aimee. The series won critical acclaim and helped revive his popularity beyond music.
Osbourne’s influence extended beyond music into fashion, television, and pop culture. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Black Sabbath in 2006. Despite years of health struggles, including battles with Parkinson’s disease and injuries from accidents, he continued to perform and record, inspiring countless artists.
His legacy is that of a rock pioneer who embraced darkness but also showed humanity, humour, and resilience. He leaves behind a vast musical catalogue and a family that stood by him through decades of highs and lows.
Ozzy Osbourne’s passing marks the end of an era for heavy metal and rock music, but his impact will continue to be felt for generations.
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