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Wild life of Ozzy Osbourne, rock's 'prince of darkness'

Wild life of Ozzy Osbourne, rock's 'prince of darkness'

Summary

Ozzy Osbourne, the famous frontman of the band Black Sabbath, has died at 76. He was known for creating the heavy metal music style and had a successful solo career. Despite struggles with drugs and alcohol, Ozzy's music left a lasting impact.

Key Facts

  • Ozzy Osbourne was born on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England.
  • He helped start the band Black Sabbath, which was a big influence in creating heavy metal music.
  • Ozzy got the nickname "Ozzy" in primary school.
  • He grew up with learning challenges like dyslexia and ADHD.
  • Before music, he had several odd jobs and was briefly jailed for burglary.
  • The Beatles inspired him to pursue music, leading him to form a band with friends.
  • Black Sabbath's first album came out in 1970 and was successful despite initial criticism.
  • Ozzy was fired from Black Sabbath due to his drug and alcohol issues but later continued his music career solo and reunited with the band.

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