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 “shocked” by Jake E. Lee shooting: “Another senseless act of gun violence”
nme.comOzzy Osbourne has expressed his “shock” over the shooting of his former guitarist Jake E. Lee, calling it “another senseless act of gun violence”.Lee was shot multiple times in Las Vegas, Nevada yesterday morning (Tuesday November 15), according to a statement from a representative for the musician (via Rolling Stone).
The rep told the outlet that he is expected to make a “full recovery”.Local authorities are currently investigating the shooting and said they believe that is was “completely random”.Lee performed in Osbourne’s solo band between 1982 and 1987, contributing to his albums ‘Bark At The Moon’ (1983) and ‘The Ultimate Sin’ (1986).
He also joined the Prince Of Darkness on numerous tours.The guitarist later joined heavy metal band Badlands with former Black Sabbath member Ray Gillen.
In 2013, he formed the group Red Dragon Cartel. Additionally, Lee has released music as a solo artist – including his debut album, 1996’s ‘A Fine Pink Mist’.Speaking to TMZ, Osbourne explained: “It’s been 37 years since I’ve seen Jake E.
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