"Godfather of Metal"
b. December 3, 1948
A founding member of Black Sabbath in 1968
Black Sabbath defined the heavy metal genre
Lead vocals for debut album (Black Sabbath, 1970) to Never Say Die! (1978)
Most noted albums -
In 1979, Ozzy was let go due to alcohol and drug problems.
Ozzy did go on as a solo artist with commercial success.
Debut solo album -- Blizzard of Ozz (1980)
13 albums ... First 7 garnered Multi-Platinum status in the U.S.
Ozzy reunited with Black Sabbath in 1997 to record and release the band's final album - 13 (2013).
Over 100 million records sold as a solo artist and with Black Sabbath
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 with Black Sabbath
Inducted into the Rock and Roll of Fame in 2024 as a solo artist
Inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame with Black Sabbath and solo (2005)
Grammy Award (1994)
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Star on the Birmingham Walk of Fame
Global Icon Award - 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards
Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement
In 2008, Slash presented the Living Legend Award to Ozzy at the Classic Rock Roll of Honor Awards.
VH1 Rock Honors (2007)
Discography
9 albums with Black Sabbath
13 albums solo
16 Tours
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