It's impossible to imagine heavy metal without Ozzy Osbourne. His despairing wails over the title track of Black Sabbath's self-titled debut set the template for doom and metal in general for the half-century to come and even when he was booted from the band in 1979, he found ways to flourish.
Reinvented as a solo artist, Ozzy's solo output embraced the showmanship and maximalism that would define metal in the 80s as the genre hit arena and stadium level to become a truly global phenomenon. From surviving the advent of grunge with the stellar No More Tears to fostering the next generation of metal star with Ozzfest, Ozzy's continued impact on the world of rock and metal is testament to indefatigable spirit and triumphing over the odds.
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