As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. On “The Osbournes,” he presented a comedic counterpoint to his rock ’n’ roll infamy.
Ozzy Osbourne (1948-2025)
As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. On “The Osbournes,” he presented a comedic counterpoint to his rock ’n’ roll infamy.
Ozzy Osbourne in 2016 performing at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.Credit...Chad Batka for The New York Times
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