Ozzy Osbourne

John Michael Ozzy Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was an English singer, songwriter, and media personality best known as the lead vocalist and co-founder of Black Sabbath, a band that shaped the heavy metal genre with albums such as Black Sabbath, Paranoid, and Master of Reality. Nicknamed the Prince of Darkness, Osbourne gained fame for his distinctive voice and wild stage presence. After parting ways with Black Sabbath in 1979, Osbourne launched a successful solo career, starting with Blizzard of Ozz, and released thirteen studio albums, with several achieving multi-platinum status. His career was marked by both musical achievement and controversy, and he was a defining figure in heavy metal for over five decades. Osbourne reunited with Black Sabbath multiple times, including their final tour and last album, 13. He sold over 100 million records worldwide, earning induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as both a member of Black Sabbath and a solo artist, as well as recognition in the UK Music Hall of Fame. His legacy includes numerous awards and honors, such as the MTV Europe Music Awards Global Icon Award and the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement. Beyond music, Osbourne was a television personality, starring with his family in the popular MTV reality show The Osbournes and later in other TV projects. With his wife Sharon, he also helped shape heavy metal culture through the creation of the Ozzfest touring festival. Osbourne’s influence on rock and heavy metal remains enduring and significant.