Read the words of rocker Ozzy Osbourne about his struggle with addiction and recovery. Epic tales of Ozzy drug use, and his sobriety, have inspired millions. Ozzy, Sharon and Jack Osbourne talk about addiction and their family's road to recovery in a conversation with Variety's Marc Malkin. By SoberinfoOzzy Osbourne’s long battle with alcohol and drug abuse is no secret. The Black Sabbath frontman spent decades fueled by substances as his family struggled to keep him safe and standing. Now 72, the rock legend has 7 years sober from alcohol and drugs. He and his family recently sat down with Variety to open up about their experiences throughout the years.Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Ozzy Osbourne learned that firsthand when he was faced with the prospect of recording an album shortly after finishing his 1985 rehab stint at the Betty Ford Clinic. Ozzy was never shy about his battles with addiction. In fact, he often spoke candidly about the decades-long struggle that nearly cost him everything. From his early days with Black Sabbath through his solo career and rise to reality TV fame, Ozzy’s life was marked by excessive drinking, drug use, and repeated stints in rehab. Ozzy Osbourne's addiction story & his journey to sobriety. New Leaf Recovery looks at his story, overcoming alcohol & substance addiction & seeking support. Ozzy Osbourne, famously known as the “Prince of Darkness,” has led one of the most iconic and successful careers in heavy metal music. With total sales from his time in Black Sabbath and his solo career exceeding 100 million records, Osbourne’s impact on the music world is undeniable. He has also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Active in the industry since 1967, his Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76. The Grammy-winning Prince of Darkness long struggled with addiction, finally achieving sobriety in 2014. Mr. Osbourne flew into violent rages while drunk or high, and entered rehab after a 1989 incident in which he woke up in a jail cell after trying to strangle Sharon. Ozzy Osbourne passed away just weeks after his final show at age 76. Osbourne traveled the world as part of Black Sabbath, as a singles artist and as a reality star. In 2018, Osbourne traveled to More on Ozzy Osbourne ‘If it’s end of the road, I can’t complain’ How hard-living rocker Ozzy Osbourne had no regrets amid health battles Ozzy Osbourne joined Black Sabbath on stage for poignant final show weeks before death aged 76 Emotional moment Ozzy celebrated with daughter Kelly after she got engaged at last concert days before Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne’s notorious reputation for substance abuse is well-documented, but his path to sobriety has been equally compelling. After years of battling addiction, including being kicked out of Black Sabbath due to his drug use, Osbourne credits his wife Sharon with saving his life during one of his darkest periods. Black Sabbath Frontman Ozzy Osbourne’s path to addiction recovery has been a long and winding one. Learn more about his recovery journey today. EXCLUSIVE How Ozzy Osbourne prepared for the show of a lifetime: Ailing rocker, 76, spent final days recuperating in 'rehab wing' of his Buckinghamshire mansion to get strong for farewell gig Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison — the longtime rhythm guitarist in Billy Idol's band and former bassist for THE CULT — have released the latest episode of their new Internet TV show, "The Ozzy Osbourne recalls his experience going to rehab and tells Howard about his roommate, meeting Betty Ford, and how his wife convinced him to go. SUBSCRIBE The first incident resulted in Osbourne being banned from the city for a decade after he drunkenly urinated on a memorial for those who died at the Alamo. The 65-year-old Osbourne has entered rehab numerous times throughout his career with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist, most recently in early 2013. Ozzy Osbourne’s decades long health battles before tragic death at 76 Ozzy had been grappling with serious health problems for over two decades, starting after a near-fatal bike crash in 2003.
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