Ozzy Osbourne
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User:PhillipPortman @timeAndDate(1295979659)
Where do we begin with Ozzy Osbourne? He was certainly making headlines long before his shenanigans on the hugely successful MTV reality program "
metal music.
Ozzy started off as the lead singer for the popular metal band "
Black Sabbath" before setting off on his own solo career, which still continues to this day. Many, particularly those in the younger generations, are unaware of the admirable length of time that Ozzys career has spanned. This guide is going to take a look at his impressive catalog from past to present, and show you just how rock and roll Ozzy is.
Ozzy the Front Man
Black Sabbath formed in the late 1960's, defining the genre that we know today as metal. Despite selling over 100 million albums across the globe, the band was not always praised by the media and public. What they were doing was revolutionary to the music industry, but it also scared a lot of people. Black Sabbath created their music around unique emotions and themes that the world had never before heard. Nowadays though, these once scary themes are present in a variety of popular metal bands ranging from
Metallica.
* Releasing nine official albums with Black Sabbath, Ozzy left the band in 1979. An array of rumors surrounded his departure, from conflicts with other band members to alcoholism and drug abuse.
* Years later in 1997, Osbourne reunited with his band, spurring several tours and a "greatest hits" released album.
* Ozzy is currently focusing on his solo career.
'''What Black Sabbath Albums Did Osbourne Work On? '''
Ozzy the Solo Artist
Countless bands have lost key members along the way, which often spells the end of an era. In the case of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, both continued to find success in the music world of metal. If anything, Ozzy's career sky-rocketed after his departure, resulting in the sale of hundreds of millions of albums. Ozzy preserved the unique metal sound that fans grew to love from his Black Sabbath days, and to date he has released 20 official albums. Not bad for someone who was previously labeled as having "no talent".
'''Ozzy's Solo History'''
I'm New to Ozzy: Where Do I Start?
With such a large number of albums to his name, it's extremely difficult to narrow down a list of top Ozzy songs. If you've never listened to his music, you'll have a field day listening to each track and seeing how his sound and style evolved over time. Like every artist, some albums sound better tan others, but Ozzy has generally remained consistent throughout his career. Need a starting point? I recommend trying the 1970 self titled "Black Sabbath" Album. This album is so significant because it was the birth of metal in so many ways; if you're a metal fan, this album is a must. Other songs from the Ozzy Osbourne Solo collection that are worth a listen include:
* Crazy Train (Blizzard of Ozz)
* Bark At The Moon (Bark At The Moon)
* Shot In The Dark (The Ultimate Sin)
* Road To Nowhere (No More Tears)
* Changes (Live And Loud)
I Want to Watch Ozzy
While Ozzy Osbourne is unfortunately not touring anymore, fans have the good fortune of seeing Ozzy's prime concert days through a variety of available documentaries and live concert DVD's. Check out these highly popular Ozzy DVD's.
I'm A Hardcore Ozzy Fan
Ozzy The Reality Star
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