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Ozzy Osbourne

heavy metal music · 1980–1991

Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne — cover art

Picture a stage lit by swirling fog, guitars screaming like banshees, and a voice that beckons you into the wild depths of madness. That’s the magic of Ozzy Osbourne, the enigmatic "Prince of Darkness." Hailing from the United Kingdom, he forged an indelible mark on heavy metal and hard rock. As the driving force behind Black Sabbath, he unleashed classics like "Crazy Train," "Mr. Crowley," and "Bark at the Moon," turning the genre on its head with a blend of traditional heavy metal and shock rock. His solo work, including haunting gems like "No More Tears" and "Diary of a Madman," further cemented his legacy. With each lyric and riff, Ozzy invites us to dance on the edge of reason, reminding us that the darkness can be just as thrilling as the light.

The facts

  • United Kingdom
  • heavy metal music, hard rock, traditional heavy metal
  • On Epic Records

Ozzy Osbourne in the crate

Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne — cover art
Crazy Train
Ozzy Osbourne
1980
Mr. Crowley by Ozzy Osbourne — cover art
Mr. Crowley
Ozzy Osbourne
1980
Diary of a Madman by Ozzy Osbourne — cover art
Diary of a Madman
Ozzy Osbourne
1981
Bark at the Moon by Ozzy Osbourne — cover art
Bark at the Moon
Ozzy Osbourne
1983
Bark at the Moon by Ozzy Osbourne — cover art
Bark at the Moon
Ozzy Osbourne
1983
No More Tears by Ozzy Osbourne — cover art
No More Tears
Ozzy Osbourne
1991

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