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 Shares Health Update After Announcing Retirement from Touring
justjared.comOzzy Osbourne is sharing an update with his fans. In late January, the 74-year-old Black Sabbath rocker announced that he was retiring from touring as he focused on his health.
While appearing on SiriusXM’s “Ozzy Speaks” on his Ozzy’s Boneyard channel, Ozzy shared an update on his health after saying media overreacted to his touring announcement. Keep reading to find out more… “This f–king press drive you nuts.
I mean, I, I looked in the magazine, ‘Ozzy’s on his last legs,’ I’m f–king not dying,” Ozzy told co-host Billy Morrison. “I’ve been working my guts out to try and get back on my feet,” Ozzy continued, adding that after a discussion with wife, and manager, Sharon Osbourne, he decided to cancel his tour. “I’ve come to the point where Sharon says to me, ‘You know what, the truth of the matter, you can’t keep booking tours and failing, cancelling,’” Ozzy recalled. “So, if I can ever get back to where I can tour again, fine.
But right now, if you said to me, ‘Can you go on the road in a month?’” Ozzy explained. “I couldn’t say yes.
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