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 Just two-and-a-half weeks ago, disciples of the "prince of darkness" flocked to Birmingham for Ozzy Osbourne's final gig. Now they have come back to mourn following his death - laying pint glasses Tributes have poured in for the revered heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, who has died at the age of 76, his family has announced. For the first time since his death, Ozzy Osbourne ’s sisters, Jean Powell (85) and Gillian Hemming (80), have spoken publicly about their grief and pride for the legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman. The sisters described Ozzy, who passed away on July 22 at the age of 76, as a “loving and funny” brother, fondly referring to him by his real name — John Michael Osbourne. Lord mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, has said Ozzy Osbourne was a “proud Brummie” who helped to put the city “on the world map”. The Black Sabbath star, nicknamed the Prince of Darkness, died at the age of 76 on Tuesday. Mr Iqbal met the founding members of the heavy metal band – formed 3am Celebrity News Ozzy Osbourne Ozzy Osbourne sisters break silence on death as they reveal details of final call Ozzy Osbourne's sisters have paid tribute to their beloved brother 'John' as they Ozzy Osbourne performs during the closing ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham (David Davies/PA) His theatrical stage presence, including once biting off the head of a bat, and styling himself as the Prince of Darkness marked him out as a controversial figure. Ozzy Osbourne's sisters, Jean Powell, 85, and Gillian Hemming, 80, paid tribute to their brother, fondly referred to as "Our John" revealing his hopes of returning to Birmingham. The news of the Black Sabbath star's death left them heartbroken. Ozzy Osbourne's sisters, Jean Powell, 85, and Gillian Hemming, 80, paid tribute to their brother, fondly referred to as "Our John" revealing his hopes of returning to Birmingham. The news of the Fans pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne's 'immense cultural legacy' Wild life of Ozzy Osbourne, rock's 'prince of darkness' Did Ozzy Osbourne really bite the head off a live bat? 130 votes, 21 comments. 33M subscribers in the Music community. r/Music — Reddit’s #1 Music Community — “Life is a song, love is the music.” Ozzy Osbourne's sisters have shared the heartbreaking details of their last call with their brother prior to his death. The Black Sabbath legend died at the age of 76, "surrounded by love" and his Ozzy Osbourne bid farewell to fans with a Black Sabbath reunion in his final live performance just a matter of weeks ago. The legendary rocker passed away at the age of 76 “surrounded by love” it was announced by his family earlier tonight (July 22). He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Just curious has anyone here ever met ozzy Osbourne and if soo what was it like 9 comments New Add a Comment longirons6 • 1 min. ago Ozzy Osbourne, dubbed "The Prince of Darkness," has died at the age of 76. His band Black Sabbath laid the foundation of heavy metal music and has inspired bands for five decades. — Ozzy Osbourne Rest in peace to the one and only Prince of Darkness. Your madness was magic. 🖤🕯️ #ripozzy #princeofdarkness #ozzyosbourne #rocklegend #blacksabbath #metal Rock superstar Ozzy Osbourne bid farewell to fans with a Black Sabbath reunion in his final ever live performance. Any songs with similar guitar to No More Tears intro? I LOVE the sound of the guitars in the opening of No More Tears (the chugging?) , and I was wondering if there were any other songs (Ozzy or not) with a similar feel? Just two-and-a-half weeks ago, disciples of the "prince of darkness" flocked to Birmingham for Ozzy Osbourne's final gig. Now they have come back to mourn following his death - laying pint glasses Fans of Ozzy Osbourne have paid tribute to the Birmingham music star who they say was “a big part of our lives”. The heavy metal vocalist, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, died at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family.
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