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.
Ozzy Osbourne, Jimmy Page, Mick Jagger and Brian May led the tributes from the world of music following the shock death of iconic British rocker Jeff Beck aged 78.The rock star, who just weeks ago finished touring with Johnny Depp, passed away 'peacefully' on Tuesday, his agent revealed on Wednesday night - after 'suddenly' contracting bacterial meningitis.
Black Sabbath star Ozzy, 74, who collaborated with Beck on 2022 single Patient Number 9 and A Thousand Shades, shared a poignant snap of the pair with Slash and Ronnie Wood.He wrote: 'I can’t express how saddened I am to hear of @JeffBeckOfficial’s passing.
What a terrible loss for his family, friends and his many fans. Tragic loss: Ozzy Osbourne led the tributes from the world of music following the shock death of iconic British rocker Jeff Beck aged 78'It was such an honor to have known Jeff and an incredible honor to have had him play on my most recent album, Patient Number 9.
I’ll remember him fondly. Long live #JeffBeck. Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, 79, said: 'With the death of Jeff Beck we have lost a wonderful man and one of the greatest guitar players in the world.
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