John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, actor and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which he adopted the nickname "The Prince of Darkness".
Osbourne was fired from the band in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but he went on to have a successful solo career, releasing eleven studio albums, the first seven of which were all awarded multi-platinum certifications in the United States. Osbourne has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions.
Black Sabbath, says he’s “not done” with the band’s legacy, and would “love” to make a new album with the band’s original line-up.Ward left the iconic Birmingham band in 2012, just ahead of their most recent studio album, 2013’s ’13’.
Ozzy Osbourne later stated that Ward was physically unable to play on the album and subsequent tour, though at the time the drummer cited contractual issues.In a new interview with Eddie Trunk on SiriusXM, Ward stated his desire to reunite with his bandmates for a new studio album.“I’m not done with the Black Sabbath legacy,” Ward said. “I haven’t been done.
I was made done, but I’m not done. So, the others might be done, but I’m not. But being realistic about that, as far as touring with Black Sabbath, I.
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