Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmates mourned the late rocker with touching social media tributes. After the 76-year-old Prince of Darkness’ passing on Tuesday, drummer Bill Ward shared a 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 died at 76 hours after Black Sabbath’s final show. His last post, a backstage photo, now feels like an eerie farewell. 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. A heartfelt tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at 76, and the drummers who brought his legendary music to life—from Black Sabbath to his solo career 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). Between tours, personnel in the band changed, with drummer Tommy Aldridge replacing Lee Kerslake and bassist Rudy Sarzo replacing Bob Daisley. Rudy had been recommended to Ozzy by Randy Rhoads, his former bandmate in Quiet Riot. “They took him on his word, ’cos Randy had so much credibility,” Rudy recalls. Ozzy Osbourne was 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 final lineup included In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, drummer Tommy Clufetos spoke about what it was like to play with Ozzy Osbourne for eight years, first as a member of Ozzy's solo Category page Ozzy Osbourne drummers # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Other C Carmine Appice D Deen Castronovo F Frank Hall L Lee Kerslake M Mike Ozzy Osbourne has shared the stage with many talented drummers, including Tommy Clufetos. The drummer stepped in as a touring member and session musician for Black Sabbath in the past, as per Ultimate Classic Rock, but he's also been the main man to hit the skins for Osbourne's solo band. Black Sabbath were an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. After adopting the Black Sabbath name in 1969 (the band were previously named Earth, and before that the Polka Tulk Blues Band), they distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars 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 Ozzy Osbourne United KingdomUnited States * December 03, 1948 Ozzy Osbourne's drums & percussion artist Tommy Aldridge Carmine Appice Gregg Bissonette Mike "Puffy" Bordin Bogie Bowles Randy Castillo Deen Castronovo Tommy Clufetos Brian Cocivera Luis Conte Jimmy DeGrasso Marti Frederiksen Lee "The Bear" Kerslake Corky Laing Shannon Larkin Dixie Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne passed away at age 76 in Birmingham, England. Jackson native Tommy Aldridge, Osbourne's former drummer, paid tribute to the late musician. Former Ozzy Osbourne drummer Tommy Aldridge shows you how he played "Crazy Train" live. And it's not what you'd expect!"If anyone led me up the primrose path 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 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". A list of Ozzy Osbourne's former solo band members, and what they've done since leaving his orbit. Tommy Clufetos (born December 30, 1979) is an American session drummer most noted for his work with Black Sabbath during their Black Sabbath Reunion Tour, which highlighted their new album 13. He also toured with them on their final tour. Clufetos was also the drummer for vocalist Ozzy Osbourne as well as the supergroup L.A. Rats.
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