After being fired from Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne (right) formed his own band and recorded "Blizzard of Ozz" in 1980 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, born John Michael Osbourne on Dec. 3, 1948, has spent decades in the spotlight since he rose to prominence in the 1970s as the lead singer of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Afte Ozzy Osbourne is a British heavy metal band formed in 1979 after he was fired from Black Sabbath. Current members Ozzy Osbourne - vocals (1979-present) Rob Nicholson - bass (2003, 2006-present) Adam Wakeman - keyboards (2003-present) Tommy Clufetos - drums (2009-present) Zakk Wylde - guitar Line-up Adam Wakeman Keyboard Snakecharmer (UK) Rob "Blasko" Nicholson Bass Zakk Sabbath Tommy Clufetos Drums ex-Ted Nugent, ex-Rob Zombie, The Dead Daisies, ex-John 5, Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne Vocals ex-Iommi, Black Sabbath Zakk Wylde Guitar Pride And Glory, Zakk Sabbath, Black Label Society, ex-Derek Sherinian, Pantera 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. Ozzy Osbourne has been remembered as a “pioneer,” a “fearless talent” and a “dear friend,” in an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians and his former Black Sabbath bandmates List Of Ozzy Osbourne Band Members 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). 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. 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 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. Ozzy Osbourne. Actor: Little Nicky. One of the pioneers of heavy metal and one of its most commercially successful and iconic artists, Ozzy Osbourne was born in Birmingham, England, as John Michael Osbourne. After leaving school and having many odd jobs, he ended up in a band with Geezer Butler. This group then split, leading Ozzy and Geezer to join Tony Iommi and Bill Ward in a new band that With his wailing vocal style and "prince of darkness" reputation, Ozzy led the band to become global stars - before he was fired, mainly because of his increasing dependency on drugs and alcohol. Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic musician who served as the frontman of rock band Black Sabbath and is known as the beloved “Prince of Darkness,” died on Tuesday at age 76. Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal legend who dominated rock for decades as a solo artist and member of Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76. Aside from his stage name, heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne was also known as the music world's "Prince of Darkness." Here's how he got the nickname. Ozzy Osbourne is saying goodbye to the stage after performing what has been billed as his final show with the original members of Black Sabbath. Black Sabbath members Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi in 1970. WireImage When he was 15, Osbourne dropped out of school and worked several trade jobs. As the Ozzy Osbourne tributes continue to roll in, a number of members who played with Ozzy's solo band over the years have provided their tributes. One overwhelming sentiment through a majority
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