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Ozzy Osbourne’s broad musical reach is not just confined to heavy metal. His collaboration with Joe Bonamossa, widely considered as a top blues guitarist, introduced mature blues-rock as a perfect balance to Ozzy’s usual heavy-metal canvas. Ozzy 's SABBATH bandmate Tony Iommi has expressed a different viewpoint about being considered a "heavy metal" band, telling BBC in a 2011 interview: "I wasn't familiar with [the term 'heavy metal The birth of heavy metal, conjured by four hippies from Aston, Birmingham, brought together thanks to a classified ad reading “OZZY ZIG NEEDS GIG” posted in the window of Ringway Music by one John Michael Osbourne in 1968, is personified by this experience. A shared realisation that there was so much more left to explore in the possibilities of musical creation, that there were still And in the words of Heaven’s Metal Magazine founder Doug Van Pelt: “Ozzy was the godfather of heavy metal. Like members of the mafia in the movies, it’s interesting to note how soberly some of these characters looked at God and morality. Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, has died. Ozzy Osbourne was a heavy metal icon. He was also an unlikely reality TV pioneer on "The Osbournes," with his wife Sharon and kids Kelly and Jack. Ozzy Osbourne will go down in rock history as the "godfather of heavy metal" who fulfilled his hard-living dreams as the frontman of Black Sabbath. 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, 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. 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. Birmingham’s industrial legacy may now be gone, but as long as there is heavy metal, it will always be a part of the sound of the world – thanks to Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that he has never been completely au fait with the idea of being the Godfather Of Metal. In fact, as he sees it, he doesn't really see himself as a full-on heavy metal artist at all, despite his former band Black Sabbath being widely regarded as the inventors of the genre. Ozzy Osbourne, the father of British heavy metal, singer, songwriter and media personality, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 76. Ozbourne was the lead vocalist of the band Black Sabbath. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006. Ozzy Osbourne is a foundational figure in heavy metal culture, recognized as the “Prince of Darkness” and a key member of Black Sabbath, a band credited with pioneering the genre. The article explores Osbourne’s significant contributions to heavy metal, including his distinctive vocal style, theatrical stage presence, and the dark themes he introduced in his music. It details his career The original line-up reunited for a final show for both the band and Osbourne as a solo artist, titled Back to the Beginning, at Villa Park on 5 July 2025; [12] Osbourne died seventeen days after the performance. Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records as of 2013, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands. Born in Birmingham, England, Osbourne rose to fame in the 1970s as the voice of Black Sabbath, a band widely credited with creating the heavy metal genre. With dark riffs, haunting lyrics, and a raw, uncompromising energy, Ozzy helped shape a new era in music that challenged convention and inspired millions. Ozzy Osbourne, the eternal voice of metal, changed music forever. Discover rare facts, his legacy, and why he's more than just the Prince of Darkness. “Ozzy was the godfather of heavy metal. Like members of the mafia in the movies, it’s interesting to note how soberly some of these characters looked at God and morality. 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 Though he’s been considered one of the forefathers of heavy metal as a member of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he’s never really felt like he’s part of the metal genre. That’s new information coming from a recent interview with SPIN Magazine, where he said he doesn’t really
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