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Ozzy Osbourne

One of the key founders of heavy metal through his work with Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne found a distinct second life during the '80s with a more stylish, image-based solo career. As such, his legendary presence across four rock and roll decades and his domination of at least two of them place him among the form's elite icons and artists.
Profile of '80s Heavy Metal & Hard Rock Icon Ozzy Osbourne
One of the key founders of heavy metal through his work with Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne found a distinct second life during the '80s with a more stylish, image-based solo career. As such, his legendary presence across four rock and roll decades and his domination of at least two of them place him among the form's elite icons and artists.
Top 10 Ozzy Osbourne Songs of the '80s
The '80s rebirth of Ozzy Osbourne after his 1979 firing from heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath was the first of several occasions in which the singer endured and overcame hardships to continue his success.

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