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 felt 'serenity' before trying to kill wife Sharon
msn.comOzzy Osbourne felt "serenity" before he tried to kill Sharon Osbourne. The Black Sabbath singer has opened up about the terrifying moment he almost choked his wife to death while under the influence, and he admitted to feeling at peace as he walked into the room.
Speaking in new documentary 'The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne', he said: "I felt the calmest I've ever felt in my life. "It was like serenity.
Everything was just peaceful." Sharon, 67, revealed she had started reading a book after putting their kids to bed, which is when Ozzy joined her.
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