Ozzy Osbourne, the rock legend often referred to as the godfather of heavy metal, died Tuesday morning at the age of 76.Osbourne was the lead singer of Black Sabbath, a band that produced hits Blizzard of Ozz – One of Europes best authentic sounding tribute bands to Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath. Blizzard of Ozz is: MOJO SOLMEN - Vocals, THORSTEN PRAEST – Rhythm & Solo Guitars, MARTIN JAEGER – Bass & Vocals, STEPHEN WALDRON – Drums & Vocals JERRY UFER - Keys. . God bless and let the madness begin . . .. Blizzard of Ozz. All tracks by Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley except 7. by Osbourne, Rhoads, Daisley, Kerslake and track 4. written and performed by R. Rhoads In 1986, original bass player and drummer Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake succesfully sued Ozzy Osbourne over unpaid royalties for the albums "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman". Blizzard of Ozz Ozzy Osbourne Type: Full-length Release date: September 20th, 1980 Catalog ID: JET LP 234 Label: Jet Records Format: 12" vinyl (33⅓ RPM) Reviews: 23 reviews (avg. 76%) Songs Lineup Other versions Reviews Additional notes Blizzard Of Ozz tells the story of how Ozzy Osbourne made the albums that saved his career and life after leaving Black Sabbath. It was supposed to be a self-titled album by the band Blizzard of Ozz, with Osbourne's name added for credit. Blizzard of Ozz is the debut studio album by the English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, released on 12 September 1980 in the UK and on 27 March 1981 in the US. The Blizzard of Ozz Tour was the debut concert tour as a solo artist by English heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, who had been fired from the English group Black Sabbath a year prior. The tour started on 12 September 1980 and concluded on 13 September 1981. Still bringing the arena-style concert to any venue, BLIZZARD OF OZZ has been rocking the nation for more than 12 years! With “look-so-much-like-the-real-people” members, authentic costumes, signature guitars, and crazy stage antics, and a little person, this band provides incredible performances recreating the shows and all the songs note for note. Screaming vocals, blistering guitar Osbourne returned to Sabbath, bringing that band’s brief Dave Walker-led era to a quick conclusion, and leaving his short-lived solo group once again at loose ends. The aborted Blizzard of Ozz sessions served as a disappointing end to the story of Necromandus’ original lineup. The band’s commercial dominance was immediate and enduring. Beginning with the 1980 debut *Blizzard of Ozz*, Osbourne has released 13 studio albums, a discography marked by immense success and stylistic evolution. The impact of Blizzard of Ozz is undeniable, setting a new standard for heavy metal music. The album’s innovative guitar work, particularly by Randy Rhoads, and Osbourne’s unique vocal style, created a sound that was both groundbreaking and influential. List of Ozzy Osbourne band members From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia File:BlackSabbath19720012200.sized.jpg After being fired from Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne (right) formed his own band and recorded "Blizzard of Ozz" in 1980 'Blizzard Of Ozz,' Ozzy Osbourne's solo debut album, includes the singles "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley." Blizzard of Ozz is the debut solo album by British heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, released on 20 September 1980 in the UK and on 27 March 1981 in the US. The album was Osbourne's first release following his 1979 firing[2] from Black Sabbath. Blizzard of Ozz is the first of two studio albums Osbourne recorded with guitarist Randy Rhoads prior to Rhoads' death in 1982.[3] The album was a In 1979, Ozzy Osbourne was dismissed from Black Sabbath due to his irresponsible substance abuse, which caused havoc in his relationship with the band. Almost immediately, he formed the project “Blizzard Of Ozz,” composed of the legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley on bass, Lee Kerslake on drums, and Don Airey on keyboards (who currently performs with Deep Purple). Eventually, the Happy anniversary to Ozzy Osbourne 's solo debut, Blizzard of Ozz. There are a number of reasons why Ozzy Osbourne’s solo debut, Blizzard of Ozz, which was released on Sept. 20, 1980, is one of (Photo by Robert Mora/Getty Images) Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne attend the 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on September 22, 2002, in Los Angeles, California. With Sharon’s guidance, Osbourne released his debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz, which became an instant hit and laid the foundation for a wildly successful solo run. Randy wrote and recorded Ozzy Osbourne's timeless debut album "Blizzard of Ozz" and its follow up cult classic "Diary of a Madman". This band, Blizzard of Ozz, focuses heavily on Ozzy's solo career with late guitarist Randy Rhoads. Ozzy Osbourne Fort Myers concert: Sept. 12, 1981 TOUR: Blizzard of Ozz VENUE: Lee County Civic Center DID YOU KNOW?: According to the website Setlist.fm, Osbourne and his band performed 12 songs
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