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.
Rita Wilson on beating breast cancer and Covid – and being married to Tom Hanks
telegraph.co.ukOzzy Osbourne on stage in 1981, in the shadow of the framed sales disc for Joan Jett’s I Love Rock ’n’ Roll, near the posters for upcoming gigs by Kings of Thrash, Circus of Power and Possessed, Rita Wilson is mouthing along to Robert Palmer’s Addicted to Love.
The actor and film producer is also, ever so slightly, headbanging.Not present here, but certainly visible five minutes away, in the shape of a giant advertising billboard that towers over Sunset Boulevard, is Wilson’s husband Tom Hanks.
The multi-Oscar-nominated actor – a face so familiar he is called ‘America’s Dad’ – is captured in character as Geppetto for his role in Disney’s remake of Pinocchio.But this evening it is Wilson’s project that takes the spotlight.
For one night only, this club – which has brought rock ’n’ roll noise to Sunset Strip since 1964 – is hosting a photoshoot for a Hollywood power player who, at the age of 65 and dressed for the camera like Stevie Nicks’ younger sister, is fulfilling a dream.After a period acting in beloved ’90s and ’00s romantic comedies (Sleepless in Seattle, It’s Complicated, Runaway Bride), then the spell producing some of the biggest feel-good blockbusters of recent years (both Big Fat Greek Wedding romps, both Mamma Mia!
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