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.
Ozzy Osbourne misses performing live to his fans “terribly”, says Sharon Osbourne
nme.comOzzy Osbourne is missing performing live to his fans “terribly”, his wife Sharon Osbourne has said.Speaking in an interview with The Sun, Sharon said that her husband feels like he’s “let down” his fans after having to cancel European and UK tour dates.
In February, the soloist and former Black Sabbath singer announced his retirement from touring due to various health issues.“The biggest love affair of Ozzy’s life is his audience and performing,” Sharon said. “He misses the live audience, he misses his fans terribly.
He feels he’s let them down. Performing is what he is born to do. Ozzy says to me that he can’t do anything as good as performing.
I get heartbroken when I hear him say that and knowing he cannot go out and do what he is meant to do. But he will get there.”Ozzy wrote in February that his retirement was “probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans”.“As you may know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine,” the former Black Sabbath frontman wrote, referencing a fall at his Los Angeles home that required neck surgery.“My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage,” he continued. “My singing voice is fine.
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