John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, actor and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which he adopted the nickname "The Prince of Darkness".
Osbourne was fired from the band in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but he went on to have a successful solo career, releasing eleven studio albums, the first seven of which were all awarded multi-platinum certifications in the United States. Osbourne has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions.
Jerry Abbott, father of Pantera’s Dimebag and Vinnie Paul, dies aged 80
nme.comPantera members Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, has died at the age of 80.The news of his passing was reported by a friend, Danny Wood Sr., who wrote a post announcing the news on social media.“I’m very sad to tell everyone of the passing of a close friend Jerry Abbott.
He died last night in a Denton care giving facility. His Family is having a private Funeral for Family and close Friends with a Memorial Service being planned.
Details soon.”Abbott was a musician and recording engineer and played a key role in developing Pantera during their formative years.
He managed the band and co-produced their albums in the ’80s.In 2014, Abbott released his autobiography Over My Shoulder: The Life and Times of Jerry Abbott, in which he opened up about his relationship with his sons and the success and subsequent break up of Pantera.He wrote in the book: “Too much success can breed failure and often does.
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