The world says goodbye to one of rock’s most iconic figures, Ozzy Osbourne, the unmistakable Prince of Darkness. His legacy spans decades of innovation, chaos, and heart. Across decades, he redefined what it meant to be a rock star, blurring the lines between chaos and charisma, vulnerability and legend.
Long before reality TV became a cultural force, Ozzy invited the world into his home with The Osbournes. Between his stumbling charm, profanity-laced advice, and bizarre domestic antics, he became one of the most unexpected household names in early-2000s pop culture.
But before the TV cameras, there was Black Sabbath. In 1968, Ozzy helped form the band that would lay the foundation for heavy metal as we know it. With lyrics that explored death, war, and the occult, and a sound that thundered with doom and distortion, Sabbath flipped the music world on its head.
Even as his health declined in later years, Ozzy never stopped creating. In 2020, at the age of 71 and battling Parkinson’s disease, he released Ordinary Man, an album described as dark, introspective, and soulful. Featuring collaborators like Elton John, Slash, and Post Malone, it was a testament to his enduring power as an artist and a human being.
Just two weeks before his passing, Ozzy staged one final, unforgettable performance as both a solo artist and as a member of Black Sabbath. Held in his hometown of Birmingham, England, where the band first formed, the night was electric. Hosted by Jason Momoa, with appearances from Steven Tyler, Ronnie Wood, Jack Black, and Yungblud, it was more than a concert; it was a coronation, a celebration of his reign, and a last bow from a man who never did anything halfway.
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