The Essential Ozzy Osbourne

Introduction

Great performances and hits by major artists are vividly brought to life on Blu-spec CD™! Ozzy Osbourne, the founding vocalist of Black Sabbath, the band often referred to as the originator of heavy metal, remains a key figure in the heavy metal scene today. He joined Black Sabbath at age 21 and debuted the following year to immense popularity. He left the band in 1979 to pursue a solo career, embarking on a fulfilling musical career alongside a host of talented musicians, including future guitar heroes Randy Rhoads, Brad Gillis, and Zakk Wylde. Renowned for his distinctive vocal style, his unique performances—which often feature demonic, eerie scenes involving animal ripping, but also hint at a humorous side—have earned him strong fan support over the years. In 1990, he suddenly announced a hiatus from live performances, and the following year, he released the album "NO MORE TEARS," which became the highest-selling album of his solo career. In the 21st century, Ozzy Osbourne, the founding vocalist of Black Sabbath, considered the original heavy metal band, and a leading figure in the music scene, released an album on MTV's reality show "The Osbournes," where he and his family became household names. He also consistently released albums, consistently reigning supreme. His latest release is "Black Rain" (2007).

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This is an album by Ozzy Osbourne, the founding vocalist of Black Sabbath, considered the original heavy metal band, and still a leading figure in the music scene today. (C)RS