The heavy metal legend recently played his final concert on July 5. Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering heavy metal singer and Black Sabbath frontman whose star turn on reality TV endeared him to a new Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76. The Grammy-winning Prince of Darkness long struggled with addiction, finally achieving sobriety in 2014. Ozzy Osbourne Performing Final Gig From Throne ‘Last Thing He Would Have Wanted,’ Says Black Sabbath Bandmate Guitarist Tony Iommi paid tribute to Ozzy's chaotic, fun-loving persona on stage Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering heavy-metal singer and Black Sabbath frontman, died at age 76. Listen to 10 of his signature songs. Icons of Metal come together to celebrate Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance July 5th at Villa Park. All Profits From The Show Will Be SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Ozzy Osbourne’s poignant final post just hours before his death Black Sabbath frontman has died weeks after his final performance It's impossible to narrow down Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's most important and influential songs to just 15, but these are a good point of entry. Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath announce their first new album in 33 years and a world tour at the Whisky a Go Go on November 11, 2011, in West Hollywood Watch Ozzy Osbourne give his final live performance, 'Paranoid' with Black Sabbath, just weeks before his death at 76. The Last Amen: An Exhaustive Review of Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Concert at Villa Park with full setlists lineups and more. Osbourne’s death comes mere weeks after his final on-stage appearance on July 5. The combination farewell and tribute concert at his hometown stadium of Villa Park was dubbed “Back to the Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath: Confirmed Final Studio Album for 2026, and Farewell Concert Sparks Excitement all information available link In an electrifying development that has sent shockwaves through the rock community, legendary frontman Ozzy Osbourne and iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath have officially announced their plans for a The heavy metal world is shaking once again—Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath have officially announced their final studio album, set to release in 2026. After decades of redefining rock music, this farewell record marks the closing chapter in a saga that started more than half a century ago in the industrial streets of Birmingham. Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne performed his final show July 5 with original band members before his death at 76, closing a chapter in heavy metal history. Ozzy Osbourne Albums in Order: Ozzy Osbourne, famously known as the “Prince of Darkness,” has cemented his place as a heavy metal icon with a solo career that rivals his legendary tenure with Black Sabbath. After being fired from Black Sabbath in 1979, Osbourne embarked on a solo journey that began with the groundbreaking Blizzard of Ozz in 1980, an album that introduced his distinct sound Ozzy's last album with Zakk Wylde as sole guitarist, and first with producer Kevin Churko, is also rumored to be the first LP Osbourne ever recorded sober. (DeRiso) Grammy-winning rocker Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76, weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath for a final show in England. 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] Osbourne became a founding member of Black Sabbath in 1968, providing lead vocals from their eponymous Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are officially preparing to say goodbye — but not before one final, thunderous roar. The iconic heavy metal pioneers have announced their ultimate album, slated for release in 2026. Titled The End Begins, the record marks a historic farewell to a band that defined generations of rock and rebellion. In 1988 he found a kindred spirit in Zakk Wylde, who joined Ozzy’s band aged 21 and remained there, on and off, until the end. And in 2025, just weeks before his shock passing, Ozzy – who hadn't toured in six years – hit the stage one final time, fronting his own band and Black Sabbath as they returned to Aston for one last hurrah.
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