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Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died July 22 at 76. The rock legend left Des Moines "with bat taste in mouth" after a show in 1982. Nearly three years before his family announced his death at age 76 on July 22, the Black Sabbath rocker reflected on a 1982 incident at his gig in Des Moines, Iowa — where he bit the head off a Did Ozzy Osbourne, who died today at the age of XX, really bite the head off a live bat? More details about Ozzy Osbourne's bat-biting incident have been revealed decades after it happened. On Jan. 20, 1982, Osbourne shocked his fans when he bit a bat during his Diary of a Madman Tour The Incident: January 20, 1982 The events of January 20, 1982, have become legendary in rock folklore. During a performance at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa, a fan threw what appeared to be a rubber bat onto the stage. In a moment of impulsive showmanship, Ozzy Osbourne picked up the bat and bit its head off, only to discover that the bat was, in fact, real. Ozzy Osbourne will forever be remembered at the Prince of Darkness of this generation — but even in death, his infamous 1982 bat-biting incident will go down in history. On this day in 1982, more than 40 years after one of the most shocking moments in metal history, people still wonder, “Why did Ozzy Osbourne bite the head off a bat?” There’s a side to this story that many haven’t heard, shedding light on why a bat was thrown onstage during that infamous Ozzy Osbourne concert. 4 The story of Ozzy Osbourne biting the head off a bat is legendary and infamous and often distorted. We got some of your favorite rock and metal musicians, as well as some fans, to do their best to recall this historic moment as they’ve heard it through the years. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Prince of Darkness and frontman of Black Sabbath, died yesterday at age 76, leaving behind a legacy of metal mayhem and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion. Ozzy Osbourne’s infamous bat-biting incident still makes people ask, “Why on earth did he do that?” You might imagine some wild, planned stunt, but the real story involves a teenage fan, an unlucky bat and a very surprised rock star. Ozzy Osbourne biting the head off a bat live onstage in front of a stunned audience is perhaps most surprising because of how unsurprising it is; however, one must argue that the murder was committed in the name of performance. HELLO! has done some digging to find the true story Bat 'biting' incident The moment is dated back to January 1982 when he was touring for the release of his second solo album, Diary of a Madman. One of the most infamous tales in rock history took place when Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat in concert on Jan. 20, 1982. Ozzy Osbourne, also known as the Prince of Darkness, has long cultivated a reputation for doing insane, disgusting, attention-grabbing things. One of the oldest stories about Ozzy Osbourne's borderline behavior involves him biting the head off a bat. Here's the truth about Ozzy's bat-biting. Did Ozzy Osbourne get rabies shots after 1982 Des Moines concert? Bat biting incident explored as English rock icon passes away at 76 Ozzy Osbourne, the famous Black Sabbath rocker who died on July 22, at 76, will always be remembered by his infamous 1982 black-biting incident. More than 40 years ago, Ozzy bit the head off a real bat. On January 20, 1982, Ozzy, during his Diary of a Madman tour at the Des Moines Veterans Memorial The legendary late rocker Ozzy Osbourne was known for bizarre antics and wild acts, but his most infamous was biting off a dead bat's head in 1982. The infamous Ozzy Osbourne’s bat incident: What really happened? One tale has followed Ozzy for decades, whispered backstage and screen-printed on the back of leather jackets: did he actually bite the head off a bat on stage? It’s the most rock and roll story you could ever imagine. In January 1982, Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneer of heavy metal music, shocked, disgusted and terrified the world when he bit a bat’s head off during a concert. Now, as the world mourns his demise, we take a look back at this bizarre incident and how it unfolded How did the Ozzy Osbourne bat-biting debacle become one of the greatest, most legendary tales in rock and metal? That's what we're here to explore!
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