Ozzy Osbourne Has Died at 76—Here, a Look Back at the Legendary Prince of Darkness's Inimitable Style
Born in the Aston area of Birmingham, England, John Michael Osbourne—later known as Ozzy—took an early interest in music. 'The only thing I had a passion for was music,' he said in the 2020 film Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne. He was finally thrust into the heady world of rock and roll when he formed the group Black Sabbath in his native city in 1968, alongside guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward.
After releasing their self-titled debut album in 1970, Black Sabbath found a global spotlight with their follow-up record, Paranoid, released later the same year. Featuring hits such as 'Iron Man' and 'Paranoid,' the album played a pivotal role in shaping the heavy-metal genre that we know today. ('They've cut some amazing albums since this, but nothing has been quite this flawless,' reads a review from Rolling Stone.)
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