His Black Sabbath band mates – Terence “Geezer” Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward – led tributes to Osbourne alongside fans from his home city of Birmingham, where he had taken to the stage A list of Ozzy Osbourne's former solo band members, and what they've done since leaving his orbit. List of Ozzy Osbourne members Current and former members of Ozzy Osbourne's solo band performing live in 2009 (top) and 2018 (bottom) Ozzy Osbourne was an English heavy metal vocalist from Marston Green, Warwickshire. His Black Sabbath band mates – Terence “Geezer” Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward – led tributes to Osbourne alongside fans from his home city of Birmingham, where he had taken to the stage Black Sabbath is mourning the Prince of Darkness. After nearly 60 years of rock stardom — starting when the pioneering band, which formed in 1968 — Ozzy Osbourne died at age 76 on Tuesday Ozzy Osbourne is an English heavy metal vocalist from Marston Green, Warwickshire. After he was fired from Black Sabbath early in 1979, Osbourne formed a solo band (initially known as Blizzard of Ozz) in November of that year with guitarist Randy Rhoads, bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake. Since its inception, the group's personnel have changed frequently. The current lineup includes 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 Tributes have been paid to Ozzy Osbourne by his former Black Sabbath bandmates. Tony Iommi, Terence 'Geezer' Butler and Bill Ward have issued respective statements to fans following the news of John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, and television 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". When asked to create his ultimate dream band, Ozzy Osbourne had some legendary musicians in mind. This question, posed during The Osbournes podcast by a viewer and read by Kelly Osbourne, saw the Black Sabbath frontman swiftly naming his ideal lineup. Black Sabbath bandmates mourn Ozzy Osbourne's death at 76: 'There won't ever be another like him' Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward paid tribute to the late "Iron Man" vocalist on social media. After being fired from his band Black Sabbath, English heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne began his solo career in 1979. His initial band comprised himself, guitarist Randy Rhoads (formerly of Quiet Riot), bassist Bob Daisley (formerly of Rainbow) and drummer Lee Kerslake (formerly of Uriah Heep). Keyboardist Don Airey was brought in temporarily to record on Osbourne's first album, Blizzard of OZZY Osbourne's family have released a touching statement as they mourn the death of the rock icon "with more sadness than mere words can convey". The Black Sabbath star's death, aged 76, comes just weeks after he took to the stage one final time with his band mates at Villa Park in Birmingham. Ozzy’s lifelong pal and Sabbath guitarist songwriter Tommy Iommi has opened up on the incredible backstage dramas and any aftermath of Oz’s long standing dramas between band mates were quashed Photo of Ozzy Ozbourne with his Black Sabbath band members Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward. WireImage Osborne was fired by the band in 1979, but periodically reunited with his mates, most The history of the Ozzy Osbourne band is best understood as a series of distinct musical eras, each defined and architected by its lead guitarist. While Osbourne’s vocals provided a constant, iconic presence, the guitarist role was that of a primary co-writer and sonic visionary, fundamentally reshaping the band’s sound with each new arrival. Considering Osbourne's stature and appeal in the music industry, many of his former bandmates are asked about him on a regular basis — and let's say some of their revelations and comments may surprise even the most ardent of fans. So let's take a look at what Ozzy Osborne's former bandmates have said about him in the past. OZZY Osbourne died “surrounded by family” at home with his wife Sharon and their children by his side, a source has revealed. His death, aged 76, comes just weeks after the Black Sabbat Pages in category "The Ozzy Osbourne Band members" The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. OZZY Osbourne died “surrounded by family” at home with his wife Sharon and their children by his side, a source has revealed. His death, aged 76, comes just weeks after the Black Sabbat
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