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 insists he will never retire from music amid Parkinson's diagnosis
mirror.co.ukHe is 71 years old and has Parkinson’s which is now affecting his ability to walk, but “retirement” is a dirty word to Ozzy Osbourne, mention it and he will fire a few juicier expletives straight back at you.
Ozzy says: “You know the time when I will retire? When I can hear them nail a lid on my box. And then I’ll f***ing do an encore.
I’m the Prince of Darkness.” He has been quarantining against Covid-19 since March, but is adamant that he will return to finish his last tour.
He says: “When you feel that audience jumping, it’s a better feeling than orgasm. It is the best love affair of my life. “The party is on, man.
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