Ozzy Osbourne—Black Sabbath founder, solo legend, and reality-TV anti-hero—passed away this morning surrounded by family. The Prince of Darkness was 76. 
 

Key Points

• Final Bow: Played a charity-packed Sabbath send-off at Birmingham’s Villa Park on 5 July 2025, just 17 days ago. 

• Health Battle: Lived with Parkinson’s since 2019, yet kept touring, recording, and laughing on camera. 

• Cultural Impact: From biting a bat to starring in The Osbournes, Ozzy turned shock rock into mainstream TV and sold over 100 million records. 

Osbourne’s howl defined heavy metal’s birth and its mainstream takeover. Expect tributes, chart re-entries, and a fast-tracked 2026 concert film of that final show. For now, crank “Crazy Train,” salute toward Birmingham, and let the amps hum.

Stream our on-air Ozzy tribute special now on My Car Show Radio!

 

 

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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Classic Rock, Music Obituary, Heavy Metal, Prince of Darkness