Here’s Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s complete relationship timeline. 1970: Ozzy and Sharon meet through her father Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne’s relationship timeline The Prince of Darkness first met his wife in 1970 when her father was Black Sabbath’s manager Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76: Heavy Metal Icon and Reality Star Remembered Hard rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has passed away, 76 years old. "It is with more sorrow than words can describe that we have to announce that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love", the family writes. In a past interview with CBS’ Dan Rather posted by AXS TV, Sharon Osbourne revealed that she was 18 years old when she first met Ozzy and his bandmates, who were in their twenties. Ozzy Osbourne 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] Ozzy Osbourne Osbourne in 1970 Born John Michael Osbourne (1948-12-03) 3 December 1948 Marston Green, Warwickshire, England Died 22 July 2025 (2025-07-22) (aged 76) [1] Occupations Singer songwriter media personality Spouses Thelma Riley (m. 1971;div. 1982) Sharon Arden (m. 1982) Children 6, including Aimee, Kelly, and Jack Osbourne [2] Musical He pioneered heavy metal, became an unlikely reality TV star and performed a colossal final concert two weeks before his death. A young Ozzy Osbourne. The Black Sabbath singer who was known as the 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. The pair were first introduced in 1970 when Sharon’s father, music manager Don Arden, was working with Ozzy’s band, Black Sabbath. At the time, Sharon was just 18 years old and wasn’t exactly impressed. In a past interview with Dan Rather for AXS TV, Sharon recalled meeting the group: “I was The late Ozzy Osbourne, pictured circa 1970, gave insights into her life before becoming famous in interviews over the years (Image: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal legend whose style, persona and unpredictability transcended the music world, died Tuesday at the age of 76. Ozzy and Sharon first met through her father, Black Sabbath's manager, in 1970 when she was just 18 years old. It would be years before any romantic feelings blossomed between the duo. Ozzy Osbourne’s Music Journey Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images UNSPECIFIED – CIRCA 1970: Photo of Ozzy Osbourne Ozzy Osbourne’s music legacy began in the late 1960s when he formed the band with bassist Terence “Geezer” Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi, and drummer Bill Ward. Ozzy Osbourne Age Ozzy Osbourne was born on 3 December 1948 in Marston Green, Warwickshire, England. He was 76 years old at the time of death in 2025, and his zodiac sign was Sagittarius. Archival photos of Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of the pioneering rock band Black Sabbath who became the voice of heavy metal. Osbourne died on July 22 at age 76. This is a photo gallery curated These vintage photos offer a glimpse into Ozzy Osbourne’s wild ride during his younger years. 1. 4-Year-Old Prince of Darkness (1952) brolbo / Reddit.com 2. Recording the First ‘Black Sabbath’ Album (1970) yooolka / Reddit.com 3. Peace, Man (1971) PrestigiousTax4223 / Reddit.com 4. 26-Year-Old Ozzy Deep in Thought (1974) WWE is saddened to learn that music icon and WWE Hall of Famer Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. Osbourne burst onto the music scene in the 1970s as the frontman of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Black Sabbath, whose legendary tune “War Pigs” has served as the theme for NXT TakeOver: WarGames and Survivor Series: WarGames. After eight incredible albums with Sabbath, Ozzy embarked on a solo Black Sabbath, 1970s: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Ozzy Osbourne. Photograph: Chris Walter/WireImage Ozzy Osbourne with his wife, Sharon, and children Kelly and Jack. Broadcast on 29 November 1969, this gave them their first exposure to a UK wide audience. [20] Black Sabbath at Piccadilly Circus, London in 1970 (left to right: Iommi, Ward, Osbourne, Butler) Their debut album Black Sabbath was released on Friday the 13th, February 1970, and reached number eight in the UK Albums Chart. Ozzy Osbourne, as the voice of Black Sabbath in the 1970s, had an immeasurable impact on music. He was at the forefront of a new genre that would explode in popularity. The band’s innovative sound, dark lyrical themes, and Ozzy’s unique delivery laid the blueprint for countless heavy metal, hard rock, and even grunge bands that followed.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() |