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 promises to “absolutely” play live again amid cancelled shows
nme.comThe rock star recently pulled out of SXSW and his North American tour. Ozzy Osbourne says he “absolutely” intends to play live again despite his recent health issues and his cancelled appearance at this year’s South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival.
The musician is one of the latest acts to pull out of the upcoming event in Austin, Texas due to coronavirus concerns. Speaking to Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (March 3), the singer said he hopes to return to the stage soon.
He recently cancelled his North American tour to undergo treatments for Parkinson’s disease and injuries he sustained during in 2019. “My desire is to get back on stage,” he said. “I’m not ready to hang up my mic yet – that’s what I live for.
Read more on nme.com