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Ozzy Osbourne, born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, is a legendary figure in rock and heavy metal music. He first gained fame as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, a band he co-founded in 1968. Their groundbreaking albums, including Paranoid and Master of Reality, played a pivotal role in shaping the heavy metal genre. After parting ways with Black Sabbath in 1979, Ozzy embarked on a successful solo career, releasing acclaimed albums such as Blizzard of Ozz and No More Tears. Over the decades, he has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame both as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006 and as a solo artist in 2024. headbangershaven.com+3Wikipedia+3GQ+3YouTube+2AP News+2Amazon+2

Beyond music, Ozzy became a household name through the MTV reality series The Osbournes (2002–2005), which offered an unfiltered look into his family life with wife Sharon and their children. In recent years, he has faced significant health challenges, including a Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2020 and complications from spinal surgery. Despite these hurdles, Ozzy remains determined to perform. He is currently preparing for a final concert titled "Back to the Beginning," scheduled for July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham. This event will reunite the original Black Sabbath lineup—Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—for the first time in two decades and will feature performances by Metallica, Slayer, and Pantera. Proceeds from the concert will benefit charities such as Cure Parkinson’s and Birmingham Children’s Hospital. WikipediaAP News+2The Sun+2The Sun+2BLABBERMOUTH.NET+3The Guardian+3AP News+3AP News+1The Guardian+1

For those interested in exploring Ozzy's life further, his autobiography I Am Ozzy offers an in-depth look at his journey from a challenging upbringing to rock stardom. Additionally, the documentary The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne provides a comprehensive overview of his multifaceted career and personal life.