Ozzy Osbourne, the godfather of heavy metal, has died at the age of 76.

🎸 Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal Icon, Dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne—the godfather of heavy metal and legendary frontman of Black Sabbath—has died at the age of 76. His passing comes just weeks after his emotional farewell to fans at Villa Park, where he took his final bow alongside Metallica and Guns N’ Roses. The concert marked the end of a decades-long career defined by seismic music and unforgettable spectacle.

🕊️ Tributes Pour In for the Prince of Darkness

From musicians and public figures to lifelong fans, tributes from around the globe reflect the scope of Osbourne’s influence. The Parkinson’s Foundation, which supported Osbourne through his health battles, offered heartfelt condolences, honoring both his impact and his fight with the disease.

Born in Birmingham, England in 1948, Osbourne launched his solo career in 1980 with Blizzard of Ozz—a thunderous debut featuring “Crazy Train,” which became an anthem of the genre and helped the album surpass 55 million sales worldwide.

⚡ Outrageous Legacy and Unbreakable Stardom

Osbourne’s fame was matched by his notorious behavior: biting the heads off a dove and a bat, snorting ants, and once urinating on the Alamo in a dress belonging to his wife Sharon. His erratic lifestyle and substance abuse led to violent episodes and near tragedy—including a harrowing altercation with Sharon that nearly cost him everything.

Still, tragedy couldn’t silence him. In 1982, the death of guitarist Randy Rhoads in a plane crash stunned Osbourne and the music world, yet he continued forward—releasing hits like “Suicide Solution,” which led to a courtroom controversy, and “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” his most successful solo ballad.

🔥 A Legacy Forged in Chaos and Reinvention

When Lollapalooza rejected Osbourne in 1995, Sharon Osbourne responded by founding Ozzfest—a touring festival that gave heavy metal a new global stage and ran successfully until 2018.

Through every reinvention, scandal, and sonic revolution, Osbourne remained an unpredictable and irreplaceable force in music. His solo career proved as seismic as his time with Black Sabbath—and his legacy will echo in the riffs and roars of rock history forever.