Laughing and out of breath, he thanked us for the snowball fight': fans on the magic of Ozzy Osbourne
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Ozzy Osbourne displayed remarkable charm and humor during a 1997 interview. He shared anecdotes about his life, including becoming partially deaf from factory work and mistaking Spinal Tap for a documentary about Black Sabbath. His energy on stage at Ozzfest 2002 captivated audiences, overshadowing younger bands. Osbourne's enduring influence is evident as he continues to engage with fans and shape the music industry. His relationship with Sharon Osbourne is also highlighted, showcasing a reliance on her support throughout his career.
Ozzy was so self-effacing and hilarious. He told me about becoming partially deaf while working in a factory testing car horns, how he'd thought Spinal Tap was a documentary about Black Sabbath.
He had this gorgeous twinkling quality, which I certainly hadn't expected to encounter in the Prince of Darkness. And he clearly couldn't do a thing without Sharon, which he was more than happy to admit.
That old guy had more energy than the younger bands put together. Needless to say, I was hooked on metal from that point onwards.
Ozzy not only invented metal with Sabbath but continued to surprise audiences throughout his career.
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