The Godfather and the frontman of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, had passed away at the age of 76 this July 22 (UK Time), after years of battling with several diseases, including Parkinson’s disease.
His family confirmed his death in a statement, saying his death was peaceful and surrounded by his loved ones.
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love,” said in a statement.
Just weeks prior to his death, Ozzy took the stage for a final performance at the “Back to the Beginning,” along with his bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.
He was also known as the “Prince of Darkness” due to Black Sabbath’s dark and ominous sounds and themes in their produced music, particularly in their self-titled song, “Black Sabbath.”
Moreover, during his time with the band, they produced several hits that defined rock music, pioneering what is known today as “heavy metal.”
Some of Ozzy’s hit songs with the band includes Paranoid, War Pigs, Children of the Grave, Iron Man, and many other songs that defined the genre.
More notably, he once bit off a bat’s head during one of his live concerts.
Ozzy was also known for his solo career, producing notable heavy metal songs like No More Tears, Crazy Train, Hellraiser, etc.
Several bands and rockstars paid their tribute to the Prince of Darkness’ death, including Metallica, Elton John, Motörhead, Pantera, Mötley Crüe, and his Black Sabbath bandmates, on whom Ozzy all shared the stage with. Ι via Florence Alfonso, D8TV News Intern
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