Ozzy Osbourne, born December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, became the frontman of Black Sabbath, a pioneering heavy metal band. Known for his controversial theatrics, including biting off a bat's head, he faced struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, leading to multiple band break-ups. The band, originally formed as Earth in 1968, gained fame for classic tracks such as Paranoid and War Pigs. Despite being fired in 1979, Osbourne pursued a successful solo career and rejoined Black Sabbath for several tours, cementing their legacy in music history.
His theatrical stage presence - including once biting off the head of a bat - and styling himself as the Prince of Darkness marked him out as a controversial figure.
Initially a Mod who loved soul music...Osbourne crafted his darker image after writing lyrics for a song entitled Black Sabbath after the 1963 Boris Karloff film of the same name.
As a group, Black Sabbath are widely credited with defining and popularising the sound of heavy metal.
He launched a solo career, enjoying success during the 1980s, before reforming with Sabbath several times - including in 2016 for a final world tour.
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