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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 Black Sabbath formed in 1968, taking members from two other local bands – guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward from Mythology, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Geezer Butler from Rare Breed. [2] Initially known as The Polka Tulk Blues Band, the group's name was changed in September 1968 to Earth, before they became Black Sabbath in August 1969 after being confused with another Black Sabbath, comprised of Ozzy Osbourne, Terrence "Geezer" Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward, rose to fame in the 1970s. In the wake of Osbourne's death, here's where the original members of List of Ozzy Osbourne members Current and former members of Ozzy Osbourne's solo band performing live in 2009 (top) and 2018 (bottom) Ozzy Osbourne was an English heavy metal vocalist from Marston Green, Warwickshire. Here's what the original members of Black Sabbath—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler—are doing now, 50 years later. A list of Ozzy Osbourne's former solo band members, and what they've done since leaving his orbit. A Black Sabbath reunion billed as their final performance and Ozzy Osbourne's last ever featured Metallica, GNR, Steven Tyler, Slayer and other stars. The four original members of Black Sabbath have reunited a few times over the years, and now they’ll do it one more time, for what’s billed as Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance. As the Ozzy Osbourne tributes continue to roll in, a number of members who played with Ozzy's solo band over the years have provided their tributes. A fter John Michael Osbourne (a.k.a. "Ozzy" born December 3, 1948 in Ashton, Birmingham, England) was given his walking papers after 11 years as the front man vocalist for Black Sabbath in 1979 after a fight with Geezer Butler in a hotel room for which he was sacked by Iommi (to whom Osbourne had riffs with since the band's founding anyway), he would form his own Blizard Of Ozz with Lee List Of Ozzy Osbourne Band Members After being fired from his band Black Sabbath, English heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne began his solo career in 1979. His initial band comprised himself, guitarist Randy Rhoads (formerly of Quiet Riot), bassist Bob Daisley (formerly of Rainbow) and drummer Lee Kerslake (formerly of Uriah Heep). The history of the Ozzy Osbourne band is best understood as a series of distinct musical eras, each defined and architected by its lead guitarist. While Osbourne’s vocals provided a constant, iconic presence, the guitarist role was that of a primary co-writer and sonic visionary, fundamentally reshaping the band’s sound with each new arrival. Keyboardist Don Airey was brought in temporarily to record on Osbourne's first album, Blizzard of Ozz, in 1980. After the recording of Diary of a Madman, released in 1981, Daisley and Kerslake were fired from the band, replaced by Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge respectively. [2] Black Sabbath members Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi in 1970. WireImage When he was 15, Osbourne dropped out of school and worked several trade jobs. Ozzy Osbourne is a British heavy metal band formed in 1979 after he was fired from Black Sabbath. Current members Ozzy Osbourne - vocals (1979-present) Rob Nicholson - bass (2003, 2006-present) Adam Wakeman - keyboards (2003-present) Tommy Clufetos - drums (2009-present) Zakk Wylde - guitar Ozzy Osbourne is saying goodbye to the stage after performing what has been billed as his final show with the original members of Black Sabbath. John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, and television 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". Osbourne rose to fame as the lead vocalist of British heavy metal band, Black Sabbath, until he temporarily left the band in 1977, and was temporarily replaced by former Fleetwood Mac lead vocalist Dave Walker. From 1977-1978, he made his first attempt at a solo career with former Necromandus members Barry Dunnery, Dennis McCarten, and Frank Hall, until by request by his former band members Ozzy Osbourne is an English heavy metal vocalist from Marston Green, Warwickshire. After he was fired from Black Sabbath early in 1979, Osbourne formed a solo band (initially known as Blizzard of Ozz) in November of that year with guitarist Randy Rhoads, bassist Bob Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake. Since its inception, the group's personnel have changed frequently. The current lineup includes After being fired from his band Black Sabbath, English heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne began his solo career in 1979. His initial band comprised himself, guitarist Randy Rhoads (formerly of Quiet Riot), bassist Bob Daisley (formerly of Rainbow) and drummer Lee Kerslake (formerly of Uriah Heep). Keyboardist Don Airey was brought in temporarily to record on Osbourne's first album, Blizzard of
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