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Ozzy Osbourne, frontman for the iconic rock band Black Sabbath and former reality TV star, died at age 76. Here's a look back at the singer-songwriter's career. Ozzy Osbourne, lead singer for Black Sabbath, has died at 76, his family announced Tuesday. Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76 just weeks after farewell show The singer was often the target of parents’ groups for his imagery and once caused an Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id — of heavy metal, died The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died. Four lineups of Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell: 1973, 1986, 2007, and 2013. Black Sabbath were an English heavy metal band from Aston, Birmingham. Formed in September 1968 under the initial name Earth, the group's first lineup included lead vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward. Roppongi Rocks ranks Black Sabbath’s ten lead vocalists. Ian Gillan is at one end of the list and Ozzy Osbourne at the other end. Dave Walker briefly served as Black Sabbath’s lead vocalist between 1977 and 1978, stepping in after Ozzy Osbourne’s departure. Before joining Sabbath, he had fronted bands such as Fleetwood Mac and Savoy Brown, bringing a blues-influenced vocal style that contrasted with the band’s heavier sound. Black Sabbath are rightly enshrined as one of the forefathers of heavy metal. The band’s original line-up – singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – were responsible for one of the greatest run of albums in music history, stretching from 1970’s self-titled debut to 1975’s Sabotage. Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id — of heavy metal, died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has made his first comments following the death of Ozzy Osbourne. As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. On “The Osbournes,” he presented a comedic counterpoint to his rock ’n’ roll infamy. The journey of Black Sabbath began with the original lineup consisting of guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. Formed in 1969, the band quickly gained popularity with their heavy blues-influenced sound and dark lyrics. They released their debut self-titled album, “Black Sabbath,” in 1970, which became a platinum hit. Over the next Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, weeks after farewell show The British rocker rose to fame as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, where his voice became a defining force of heavy metal. He introduced the world to groundbreaking tracks like "Iron Man," "Paranoid," and "War Pigs." Listen to Story Advertisement Who were all the lead singers for Black Sabbath? Ozzy Osbourne Ron Keel Black Sabbath/Lead singers How many vocalists has Black Sabbath had? Following two albums with Dio, Black Sabbath endured many personnel changes in the 1980s and 1990s that included vocalists Ian Gillan, Glenn Hughes, Ray Gillen and Tony Martin, as well as several drummers and bassists. Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id — of heavy metal, died Ozzy Osbourne John Michael " Ozzy " Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was an English singer, songwriter and media personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname " Prince of Darkness ". [5] I was there Ronnie James Dio Singer Ozzy's replacement as lead singer of Black Sabbath. Sharon Arden 17-year-old daughter of promoter Don Arden Became Ozzie's manager after his departure from Black Sabbath were an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. After adopting the Black Sabbath name in 1969 (the band were previously named Earth, and before that the Polka Tulk Blues Band), they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died.
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