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] Osbourne became a founding member of Black Sabbath in 1968, providing lead vocals from their eponymous Here's how every Black Sabbath song featuring Ozzy Osbourne ranks from worst to best. Largely regarded as heavy metal's founding fathers, the original four members (Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Here is a list of our favorite Black Sabbath songs when Ozzy Osbourne stood in front of that vocal microphone center stage. Top 10 Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath Songs #10 – N.I.B. “N.I.B.” was the fourth song from Black Sabbath’s debut album, which was released in 1970. Emerging from the industrial heartland of Birmingham, England, Black Sabbath was formed in 1968 by vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward. Initially performing as the Polka Tulk Blues Band and later Earth, they adopted the name Black Sabbath, inspired by the 1963 horror film of the same name. This once in a lifetime happening will see Ozzy Osbourne’s final onstage appearance, as well as the original lineup of Black Sabbath reuniting for the last time. Joining them is an utterly stacked bill of friends. Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Guns N’ Roses, Alice in Chains, Sammy Hagar, Anthrax: The list goes on. The frontman, who with Black Sabbath helped pioneer heavy metal in 1970s England, always found new ways to reinvent himself. By Hank Shteamer Ozzy Osbourne’s journey to heavy-metal stardom Celebrate the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne with a playlist of his most iconic songs from his time with Black Sabbath to solo efforts. The first Black Sabbath song from the first Black Sabbath album, you could argue that this is ground zero for heavy metal. Geezer Butler’s occult fascination inspired the truly creepy lyrics, which were written by Ozzy Osbourne -- who has never sounded more haunted. The larger-than-life frontman of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne has died. He was 76. Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. Let's revisit some of his best songs from Black Sabbath like Crazy Train. Here are the 10 most-streamed Ozzy Osbourne songs, from his solo work to his time as vocalist of Black Sabbath. The larger-than-life frontman of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne has died. Ozzy Osbourne, lead singer for Black Sabbath, has died at 76, his family announced Tuesday. NEW YORK — There are pioneering music figures, and then there is Ozzy Osbourne, the larger-than-life frontman of Black Sabbath, whose personal mythology is eclipsed only by the strength and Ozzy Osbourne’s 20 Best Songs: Staff Picks Our list of the 20 best songs fronted by the Prince of Darkness, including both solo and Black Sabbath songs. This is a list of the 12 best Black Sabbath songs with Ozzy Osbourne, based on their quality, historical value, and Ozzy Osbourne's performance. To celebrate their final reunion, we round up the very best songs by heavy metal legends Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. The Top 10 Ozzy Osbourne solo tracks and Black Sabbath songs ranked according to Spotify streams. The 10 most-streamed songs by the Prince of Darkness, solo & with Black Sabbath. Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne performed their final show together at Villa Park in Birmingham. Here's every song played at their last concert.
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