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 admits he’s “not completely sober” and is “tempted to return to stronger drugs” amid health issues
nme.comOzzy Osbourne has admitted that he is “not completely sober” and has been “tempted” to use “stronger drugs” due to his ongoing health issues.The Prince Of Darkness has previously been candid about his drug endeavours and usage throughout his career and has recently admitted that he is no longer completely sober.
The metal icon has dealt with various health issues such as being diagnosed with Parkinsons’ disease in 2020 and undergoing spinal surgery last year.Now, while appearing as a guest on the Madhouse Chronicles Podcast, Osbourne revealed: “I am happier, but I am not completely sober.
I use a bit of marijuana from time to time.” He also went on to share how his wife Sharon is his motivation to avoid harder drugs, adding that she “kicks his butt all the time” and would “make life so difficult” if he were to dabble in his old habits.“Even with marijuana she will fucking find it and get rid of it,” he said.
The ‘Mr. Crowley’ singer also opened up about trying ketamine after a recent surgery and shared: “I went to a doctor recently and started to have this ketamine.
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