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.
Surviving members of Pantera to reunite for live shows next year
completemusicupdate.comThe surviving members of Pantera – vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown – have announced that they are reforming to play shows in the US and Europe next year, marking the 40th anniversary of their debut album, ‘Metal Magic’.Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante will take the places of the band’s late founders, the Abbott brothers Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul.In the US, the band will be represented by Artist Group International for the reunion shows, with agent Peter Pappalardo saying: “We are THRILLED to be working with such an iconic band and bringing their music back to the fans”.Reception from those fans has been mixed, with many asking what the point is without the Abbott brothers.
Dimebag Darrell was shot and killed on stage in 2004, while performing with his post-Pantera band Damageplan. Vinnie Abbott died from heart problems in 2018.Anselmo, meanwhile, has proven a controversial figure, after sparking a racism row in 2016 when he was seen on stage giving a Nazi salute and shouting “white power”.
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