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Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering heavy metal singer whose star turn on reality TV endeared him to a new generation of fans, has died. As tributes pour in to the late Ozzy Osbourne, we look at how the Prince Of Darkness helped create a genre that he would nurture for decades to come. Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne dies at the age of 76, his family announces "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away METALLICA has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the BLACK SABBATH singer died earlier today at the age of 76. The San Francisco Bay Area metal legends took to their social media to write: " OZZY Hailing from Birmingham in the U.K. Black Sabbath was the first of its kind all the way back in 1968. Ozzy teamed up with bandmates, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward, and, together, they started the era of heavy rock and metal music. Ozzy Osbourne, known as the Prince of Darkness and the patriarch of an eccentric family, has died at the age of 76. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Joe Fryer looks back at his life and legacy as There was no artist more important to the creation of heavy metal than Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76. OZZY Osbourne died "surrounded by family" at home with his wife Sharon and their children by his side, a source close to the family has said. His death, aged 76, comes just weeks after the Black Sabbath star took to the stage one final time with his band mates at Villa Park in Birmingham. Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal pioneer who fronted Black Sabbath, shocked and entertained audiences for decades and became an unlikely reality TV star, died Tuesday at 76. The first five Black Sabbath albums and Ozzy’s first two solo efforts are masterpieces as timeless and essential as any in rock history. For these reasons and so many more, the metal community has always shared a deep love and reverence for Ozzy Osbourne. The outpouring of love showcased from fans and fellow musicians since Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, weeks after farewell concert with Black Sabbath, closing a legendary era in heavy metal. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates. Ozzy Osbourne, the wailing Black Sabbath singer-turned-solo act who took the "Crazy Train" from a bleak childhood in working-class Birmingham, England, to heavy metal stardom, has died. He was 76. Tribute Ozzy Osbourne flung open hell’s musical gates – and changed the world The Black Sabbath frontman personified metal as a raving, hell-bound lunatic, fully devoted to the nightmarish Lyrically, much of the album is concerned with the process of change. This theme has been occupying the thoughts of the band members as they look back on decades-long careers now winding down. In a recent interview, Ozzy Osbourne was asked what his views were on heavy metal and how Black Sabbath had shaped the genre: Ozzy Osbourne admitted that he “never felt comfortable” being categorized as metal despite being known as one of the genre’s pioneers. The Prince of Darkness recently explained to Spin: “Well, I’ve never felt comfortable about that title that they put on me – ‘metal.’ “Because Ozzy Osbourne plays heavy, but the bands that are [considered [] While Ozzy Osbourne’s contributions to traditional metal music are undeniable, it’s essential to acknowledge that the genre has evolved over the years. Subgenres like thrash metal, death metal, and black metal have emerged, each with its own unique characteristics. Everyone knows that Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are metal pioneers. Yet, ironically, Osbourne says the he hates "heavy metal" with a passion. Ozzy Osbourne tragically passed away on July 22 after a years-long battle with his health. HELLO! takes a look at the health issues Ozzy faced before his death If Ozzy Osbourne had never existed, rock music from the ‘70s onward would have sounded drastically different. As Black Sabbath ’s vocal avatar (“singer” seems an inadequate description), he helped invent heavy metal. And as a solo artist, Ozzy commanded a massive audience as the living embodiment of the wild child in the heart of every metalhead. When Black Sabbath debuted in 1970
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