Artist artifact
Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne was an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. Dubbed the "Prince of Darkness", he is widely credited as a pioneer of heavy metal music.
Biography
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne was an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. Dubbed the "Prince of Darkness", he is widely credited as a pioneer of heavy metal music.
Influence
He co-founded the band Black Sabbath in 1968, and rose to prominence in the 1970s as their lead vocalist.
Historical context
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne was an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. Dubbed the "Prince of Darkness", he is widely credited as a pioneer of heavy metal music. He co-founded the band Black Sabbath in 1968, and rose to prominence in the 1970s as their lead vocalist. English musician and media personality (1948–2025).
Associated instruments
- Electric Guitar
- Vocals
- Bass
- Drums
Specimen note
English musician and media personality (1948–2025).