Ozzy Osbourne
Biography
Though many bands have succeeded in earning the hatred of parents and media worldwide throughout the past few decades, arguably only such acts as Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, and Marilyn Manson have tied the controversial record of Ozzy Osbourne. The former Black Sabbath frontman has been ridiculed over his career, mostly due to rumors denouncing him as a psychopath and Satanist. Despite his outlandish reputation, however, one cannot deny that Osbourne has had an immeasurable effect on heavy metal. While he doesn't possess a great voice (it's thin and doesn't have much range), he makes up for it with his good ear and dramatic flair. As a showman, his instincts are nearly as impeccable; his live shows have been overwrought spectacles of gore and glitz that have endeared him to adolescents around the world. Indeed, Osbourne has managed to establish himself as an international superstar, capable of selling millions of records with each album and packing arenas across the globe, capturing new fans with each record.
John Michael Osbourne began his professional career in the late '60s, when he teamed up with guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward to form Black Sabbath.
Selected Discography
No More Tears
1991
No Rest For The Wicked
1989
The Ultimate Sin
1986
Bark At The Moon
1983
Diary Of A Madman
1981
i agree wr666; whoever said that Megadeth followed anything of Metallica has it assbackwards ; if I remember correctly, since I was actually around during that time; If Not For Dave Mustaine There Would Be No Mettallica!! ! ! There, I said it! whoooo, I feel much better now
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Okay I've officially had it. Whoever's writing this articles needs to be fired slapped across the face and then completely reeducated- no actually just plain educated. Almost every single article regarding a heavy metal group or artist involves comparing them to another or Metallica?! Why do I care about this you ask? Because I have taken upon myself to convince as many people as possible to listen to metal and if there reading this bs about how megadeth followed the basic blueprint of metallica
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I have followed Ozzy from BS to present day. The songs that are written and the way they are played are just mind-blowing . we lost a great star in Randy Rhodes but Ozzy came through with some new up and comers. Will be an Ozzy fan until the day that I die. Long live Ozzy
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I dont know about anyone else but i think that the guy that wrote the commentary is a dips**t...wr i t i n g "While he doesn't possess a great voice (it's thin and doesn't have much range)Yeah right guy, lets see you or any other singer around today match the abilities of Ozzy. Thats a mighty strong pen that you have....
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If you would like evidence to back my statement up please take the time to enlighten yourself and listen to sabbath bloody sabbath or sabatoge, black sabbaths 5th and 6th albums...the n maybe you will take that absurd comment out of your review
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Oh, forgot to mention rugguy; nice homage to Spinaltap in your comment bout turn it up to 11! "No, don't even look at it!"
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Right-On rugguy! I got such a kick out of Stayin Alive; thought it was the funniest s**t Ive ever heard! I can remember when Disco n the Bee-Gees were the hottest thing; & remember the Disco Is Dead movement & burning the albums in arenas, 20+ yrs later to hear OZZYs take on the song was kickass! Rock On Bro!; keep ur ears & mind open
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He is the best HEAVY METAL man!!!!!!! he ROCKS! AND the gutarist is the best!!!!!!!!
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Sharron....i ' m the prince of darkness sharron..i dont need ballons at my show sharron ....what are you thinkin .......Ozzy is the MAN....long live OZZY!!!!!!!
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Ozzy was my first rock concert back during the No More Tours tour in Atlanta and simply acted to reaffirm by passions for him. His music is enduring and his live presence is rousing as all of his passions come through in every performance. By far one of my long standing music idols. Unabashedly proud to be an Ozzy fan.
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saw him play with Sabbath at Ozzfest, holy s**t when they started playing "War Pigs" I went into some sort of trance
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OMFG!!!! LUV HIM!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! LUV SHARON ALSO!!!!!!!! ! ! ! !
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Ahh, Ozzy! The Man! Someone must re-write the review above that states "Ozzy doesn't possess a good voice"! Barry Weber & Greg Prato (they wrote it) need to re-evalute making opinionated statements like that. Ozzy's voice is amazing. Listen to Psycho-Man and hear all he can do, low and high.
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You need to latch on to a copy of OZZY singing "Stayin Alive". . .yes the BeeGees cover (I hope this page doesn't bust into flames by just mentioning those guys on the same page)burn one down, and crank it up . . . to "11"
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Ozzie doesn't necessarily have a good voice, but it IS unique. Personally, I prefer Black Sabbath over Ozzie's solo work. Poor Ozzie, he's the butt of jokes now and living proof of what a lifetime of heavy drugs, booze and partying will do to you and it isn't pretty.
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remember when ozzy was cool and could sing......me niether how many ozzys does it take to screw in a light bulb the world may never know is that anywhere or in oregon
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I can't believe you say he doesn't have that great of a voice, It's his voice that is the most iconic part of Ozzy. Dude that's like a slap in the face.
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shreon im so comfused! this dude is so awsome! i love the guatair and the drums!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! 1 1 1
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Dear partners,
Partners but not yet friends teacher because I was blind and deaf before and can't keep up with mine own enemies. This is School teacher as Steve 'Wonder' is witness. Karen L. Hall Deaf School |
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OZZY THE FLY GANGSTA!!!!! He has the best band ever!!!! GO OZZY!!!!!! HE RULES
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