As one of the most enduring figures in hard rock and heavy metal, from his groundbreaking era of Black Sabbath in the late 1960s through the ’70s, before branching out on his own iconic, now legendary ...

A malfunctioning piece of equipment in the studio could spell disaster for the day’s session, but in 1980, it helped inspire one of Ozzy Osbourne’s biggest hits of his solo career, “Crazy Train.” From ...

Ozzy Osbourne was the greatest singer heavy metal ever knew, his voice a keening wail that seemed to float above the heaviest of riffs, from his earliest days of laying the foundation for what metal ...

There may be no more fitting tribute to the beloved Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, than his haunting ballad "Mama, I’m Coming Home," following his death Tuesday morning in Birmingham, England—the ...

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died in his hometown of Birmingham, England, on Tuesday morning, July 22, leaving behind a legacy that includes several timeless hits. Throughout his decadeslong career, the ...

Songwriters draw influence for words and music from any number of places. Ozzy Osbourne’s hit “Crazy Train” might be one of the few instances where a song’s lyrics were inspired by a faulty stomp box.

Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic voice of heavy metal, has passed away. From Black Sabbath to his solo career, Osbourne's music was revolutionary. His best songs include "Crazy Train," "Mr. Crowley" and "War ...

Even though the rock legend Ozzy Osbourne is gone, his legacy lives on through his music. The Prince of Darkness was known for his timeless contributions to the rock and heavy metal genres. As a solo ...