Ozzy Osbourne

John Michael 'Ozzy' Osbourne is an English singer, songwriter and television personality from Birmingham. He rose to fame as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, helping pioneer heavy metal with albums such as Paranoid. After leaving the band in 1979 he launched a successful solo career with Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman, scoring hits like 'Crazy Train' and 'Mama, I'm Coming Home'. Known for his distinctive voice and theatrical stage presence, Osbourne has sold over 100 million records worldwide. He has collaborated with guitarists Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee and Zakk Wylde, and later became a reality-TV star with The Osbournes. His work spans heavy metal, hard rock and occasional pop-metal crossovers.