Ozzy Osbourne: Black Sabbath Frontman and Prince of Darkness Dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne was an English singer and songwriter known as the "Prince of Darkness" and the frontman of Black Sabbath, the band that helped invent heavy metal. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Marston Green, Warwickshire, he became one of the most recognizable figures in rock history.

Osbourne co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 and sang on the band's first eight studio albums. He began his solo career with Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 and released thirteen solo studio albums. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Black Sabbath in 2006 and as a solo artist in 2024, and he sold more than 100 million albums. He also became a television star on MTV's The Osbournes.

Osbourne married Sharon Osbourne in 1982 and had six children, including Kelly and Jack. His final performance, at "Back to the Beginning" in Birmingham on July 5, 2025, was given seated on a throne because Parkinson's disease had left him unable to stand. He died on July 22, 2025, at age 76, remembered as the godfather of heavy metal.

Achievements: Co-founded Black Sabbath (1968), launched his solo career with Blizzard of Ozz (1980), inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Black Sabbath (2006) and as a solo artist (2024), sold more than 100 million albums.

Birth: December 3, 1948 - Marston Green, Warwickshire, England.

Profession: Singer, songwriter and media personality.

Interesting Facts: In 1981, Osbourne bit the head off a dove during a meeting with CBS Records executives, an incident that became part of his public image.