History of Ozzy Osbourne in Timeline
Ozzy Osbourne is an English singer, songwriter, and media personality, best known as the lead singer of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Gaining prominence in the 1970s, he became an iconic figure in the heavy metal genre, known by his nickname 'Prince of Darkness'. After being dismissed from Black Sabbath, Ozzy launched a successful solo career, further solidifying his status as a major force in the music industry. His career extends beyond music, including reality television shows, making him a well-known celebrity.
1915: Father's Birth Year
Ozzy Osbourne's father, John Thomas "Jack" Osbourne, was born in 1915.
1916: Mother's Birth Year
Ozzy Osbourne's mother, Lilian (née Unitt), was born in 1916.
December 1948: Ozzy Osbourne's Birth
In December 1948, Ozzy Osbourne was born at Maternity Hospital in Marston Green and grew up in the Aston area of Birmingham.
1963: Inspiration from The Beatles' "She Loves You"
In 1963, at the age of 14, Ozzy Osbourne heard The Beatles' song "She Loves You" and was inspired to become a musician.
1967: Formation of Rare Breed
In late 1967, Geezer Butler formed his first band, Rare Breed, and recruited Ozzy Osbourne to be the singer. The band played two shows before breaking up.
1968: Founding member of Black Sabbath
In 1968, Ozzy Osbourne became a founding member of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, which was highly influential in the development of the heavy metal music genre.
August 1969: Formation of Black Sabbath
In August 1969, the band previously known as Earth, inspired by a film of the same title, settled on the name Black Sabbath.
1969: Iommi and Ward Meet Ozzy
In 1969, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward responded to Ozzy Osbourne's flyer "Ozzy Zig Needs Gig" which was posted in a record store. Iommi recognized Osbourne from their school days.
August 1970: Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid' UK Chart Appearance
In August 1970, Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" reached number four on the UK charts, marking Ozzy Osbourne's first UK chart appearance.
1970: Debut Album
In 1970, Black Sabbath released their self-titled debut album with Ozzy Osbourne as lead vocalist.
1971: Marriage to Thelma Riley
In 1971, Ozzy Osbourne met Thelma Riley and married her later that year. They had two children together. Osbourne also adopted Riley's son Elliot.
1971: First Cocaine Experience
In early 1971, Ozzy Osbourne had his first experience with cocaine at a hotel in Denver, Colorado, after a show with Mountain. He was introduced to the drug by Mountain's guitarist, Leslie West.
September 1972: Release of Black Sabbath Vol. 4
In September 1972, Black Sabbath released Black Sabbath Vol. 4, which reached gold status in less than a month, although critics were dismissive.
November 1973: Release of Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
In November 1973, Black Sabbath released Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, receiving favorable reviews and marking the band's fifth consecutive platinum-selling album in the US.
July 1975: Release of Sabotage
In July 1975, Black Sabbath released Sabotage, which received favorable reviews. Rolling Stone stated, "Sabotage is not only Black Sabbath's best record since Paranoid, it might be their best ever."
September 1976: Release of Technical Ecstasy
On 25 September 1976, Black Sabbath released Technical Ecstasy, which was met with mixed reviews, indicating the band was unraveling.
1977: Death of Ozzy's Father
Ozzy Osbourne's father, John Thomas "Jack" Osbourne, passed away in 1977.
May 1978: Black Sabbath's Never Say Die! Tour Begins
In May 1978, Black Sabbath began touring in support of Never Say Die! with Van Halen as an opening act. Reviews were mixed, with Sabbath's performance described as "tired and uninspired".
June 1978: Black Sabbath Concert Filmed at Hammersmith Odeon
In June 1978, Black Sabbath recorded their concert at Hammersmith Odeon, which was later released on video as Never Say Die.
1978: Black Sabbath's Never Say Die! Album Release
In 1978, Black Sabbath released the album Never Say Die! which was Ozzy Osbourne's last album with the band before being fired. Black Sabbath also toured in support of Never Say Die!
1978: Ozzy's brief solo project: Blizzard of Ozz
In 1978, Ozzy Osbourne briefly left Black Sabbath for three months to pursue a solo project called Blizzard of Ozz. He was backed by members of Necromandus.
1978: Substance Misuse Confession
In a 1978 interview with Sounds, Ozzy Osbourne confessed to misusing alcohol and other drugs, questioning why so many people felt the need to get intoxicated.
April 1979: Ozzy Osbourne Ejected from Black Sabbath
On April 27, 1979, Ozzy Osbourne was ejected from Black Sabbath due to unreliability and excessive substance abuse issues.
1979: Ozzy Fired from Black Sabbath
In 1979, Ozzy Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath due to problems with alcohol and other drugs. This marked the end of his initial tenure with the band.
1979: Formation of Blizzard of Ozz
In late 1979, Ozzy Osbourne formed the Blizzard of Ozz band with Lee Kerslake, Bob Daisley, Don Airey, and Randy Rhoads under the management of the Ardens. The debut album was credited simply to Osbourne, starting his solo career.
1979: Post-Black Sabbath Firing
Upon being fired from Black Sabbath in 1979, Ozzy Osbourne spent three months locked in his hotel room misusing alcohol and other drugs. He credits Sharon with saving his life by offering to manage him as a solo artist.
1980: Solo Career Launch with Blizzard of Ozz
In 1980, after being fired from Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne began his solo career with the release of the album Blizzard of Ozz, achieving considerable success.
1981: Former Band Members Let Go
In 1981, Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake were let go, which later resulted in a dispute over royalties and album credits that led to the lawsuit.
1981: Incident with CBS Europe Head
In 1981, Ozzy Osbourne claims he performed a striptease and kissed a CBS Europe executive while intoxicated. Sharon Osbourne claims he goose-stepped and urinated in the executive's wine but was too drunk to remember.
1981: Live recordings from 1981
In 1981, Ozzy Osbourne had live recordings released in 1987 as a collection called 'Tribute', commemorating the fifth anniversary of Randy Rhoads' death.
1981: Rhoads Predicts Marriage
In 1981, guitarist Randy Rhoads predicted Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Arden would "probably get married someday" despite their bickering and Osbourne still being married to Thelma.
1981: Substance Misuse Impacts Band
Ozzy Osbourne's substance misuse caused friction within his band in 1981. Don Airey left the band due to Osbourne's substance issues. Rudy Sarzo detailed frustrations with Osbourne's inebriation.
January 1982: Bat Head-Biting Incident
On January 20, 1982, Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat during a performance at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa. He thought it was a rubber bat, but it was actually alive and bit him, leading to rabies treatment.
February 1982: Alamo Cenotaph Incident
On February 18, 1982, Ozzy Osbourne urinated on a cenotaph near the Alamo while drunk, leading to his arrest and a ban from San Antonio for a decade. He had fired his band earlier that day after they refused to participate in a live album.
March 1982: Death of Randy Rhoads
On March 19, 1982, Randy Rhoads, along with Andrew Aycock and Rachel Youngblood, died in a plane crash during the Diary of a Madman tour. The plane crashed while performing low passes over the band's tour bus, resulting in a deep depression for Ozzy Osbourne.
April 1982: Ozzy Osbourne's Tour Resumes with Bernie Tormé
In April 1982, Ozzy Osbourne resumed his tour with Bernie Tormé after a replacement was found for Randy Rhoads. However, Tormé's blues-based style was not well-received by fans, leading to his departure after only a few shows.
July 1982: Marriage to Sharon Arden
On July 4, 1982, Ozzy Osbourne married his manager, Sharon Arden. The couple later had three children together: Aimee, Kelly and Jack.
1982: Osbourne appears on "Shake Your Head (Let's Go to Bed)"
In 1982, Ozzy Osbourne was featured as the lead vocalist on the Was (Not Was) track "Shake Your Head (Let's Go to Bed)", a pop dance song.
September 1983: Birth of Daughter Aimee
On September 2, 1983, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's first daughter, Aimee, was born.
1983: Jake E. Lee joins Ozzy Osbourne to record Bark at the Moon
In 1983, Jake E. Lee joined Ozzy Osbourne to record the album Bark at the Moon. The album quickly achieved gold certification and has since sold three million copies in the US.
May 1984: Arrest for Public Intoxication
In May 1984, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, for public intoxication.
October 1984: Birth of Daughter Kelly
On October 27, 1984, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's second daughter, Kelly, was born.
1984: Suicide Solution Controversy
In 1984, John McCollum committed suicide while listening to Ozzy Osbourne's song "Suicide Solution", which led to allegations that Osbourne promoted suicide in his songs. McCollum's parents sued Osbourne, but the courts ruled in Osbourne's favour.
November 1985: Birth of Son Jack
On November 8, 1985, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's son, Jack, was born. After Jack's birth, Osbourne had a vasectomy.
1985: Ozzy's Return to Black Sabbath
In 1985, Ozzy Osbourne made his return to Black Sabbath after seven years.
May 1986: 'The Ultimate Sin' Achieves Platinum Status
In May 1986, Ozzy Osbourne's album 'The Ultimate Sin' was awarded Platinum status by the RIAA shortly after its release, marking his highest-charting studio album at that time.
1986: WrestleMania 2 Appearance
In 1986, Ozzy Osbourne appeared at WrestleMania 2 alongside Lou Albano, managing The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith and The Dynamite Kid) in their WWF Tag Team Championship win over The Dream Team (Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake).
August 1987: Dio's comments on Replacing Ozzy
In an August 21, 1987 interview, Ronnie James Dio stated he would never be Ozzy Osbourne, emphasizing Osbourne's role in creating Black Sabbath's classic form.
1987: Jake E. Lee and Osbourne Part Ways
In 1987, Jake E. Lee and Ozzy Osbourne ended their professional relationship. Also in 1987, Ozzy commemorated the fifth anniversary of Randy Rhoads' death with Tribute, a collection of live recordings from 1981.
1988: Osbourne appears in The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years and Releases No Rest for the Wicked
In 1988, Ozzy Osbourne appeared in the film The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years. Also in 1988, he recorded No Rest for the Wicked with Zakk Wylde and released it.
August 1989: Alleged Attempt to Strangle Sharon
In August 1989, Sharon Osbourne claimed that Ozzy tried to strangle her after returning from the Moscow Music Peace Festival. This incident led to six months in rehabilitation for Ozzy.
1989: Osbourne performs at the Moscow Music Peace Festival
In 1989, Ozzy Osbourne performed at the Moscow Music Peace Festival.
1991: Release of 'No More Tears'
In 1991, Ozzy Osbourne released 'No More Tears', which enjoyed significant exposure on radio and MTV. The album also marked the beginning of bringing in outside composers for Osbourne's solo material.
1991: Waller v. Osbourne Lawsuit
In 1991, Ozzy Osbourne was sued by the parents of Michael Waller for $9 million, with similar allegations to the previous lawsuit regarding the song "Suicide Solution". The courts ruled in Osbourne's favour once again.
1992: Church of England Member
In 1992, The New York Times reported that Ozzy Osbourne was a practicing member of the Church of England and prayed before each show, despite accusations of being a Satanist.
June 1993: Release of Live & Loud
On June 28, 1993, the live album 'Live & Loud', mixed by Michael Wagener, was released, intended to be Osbourne's final album. The album went platinum four times over and ranked at number 10 on that year's Billboard rock charts.
October 1994: 'The Ultimate Sin' Achieves Double Platinum Status
In October 1994, Ozzy Osbourne's album 'The Ultimate Sin' was awarded Double Platinum status by the RIAA, further cementing its success.
1994: Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance
In 1994, Ozzy Osbourne received a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the track "I Don't Want to Change the World" from Live & Loud.
1994: Osbourne Wins Grammy Award for 'I Don't Want to Change the World'
In 1994, Ozzy Osbourne was awarded a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the track "I Don't Want to Change the World" from the album 'Live & Loud'.
1995: Reissue of Osbourne's CD Catalogue and Release of Ozzmosis
In 1995, Ozzy Osbourne's entire CD catalogue was remastered and reissued. Also in 1995, he released the album Ozzmosis and returned to touring with "The Retirement Sucks Tour".
October 1996: The first Ozzfest was held
In October 1996, the first Ozzfest was held in Phoenix, Arizona, and Devore, California. Created and managed by Sharon Osbourne and assisted by Jack Osbourne, it was an instant hit with metal fans.
1996: Line-up Changes in Osbourne's Band
In early 1996, Geezer Butler and Deen Castronovo left Ozzy Osbourne's band. Mike Inez and Randy Castillo filled in temporarily, before Mike Bordin and Robert Trujillo joined on drums and bass.
August 1997: Blizzard of Ozz Achieves Quadruple Platinum
As of August 1997, Ozzy Osbourne's album Blizzard of Ozz had achieved quadruple platinum status, according to RIAA.
1997: Release of 'The Ozzman Cometh'
In 1997, Ozzy Osbourne released a greatest hits package titled 'The Ozzman Cometh'.
1997: Reunion with Black Sabbath
In 1997, Ozzy Osbourne reunited with Black Sabbath, marking a significant moment in the band's history.
1997: Black Sabbath reunites for Ozzfest
In 1997, Ozzy Osbourne reunited with the original members of Black Sabbath during the Ozzfest tour, beginning in West Palm Beach, Florida. They have performed periodically together since.
April 1999: Ozzmosis Achieves Double Platinum Status
In April 1999, Ozzy Osbourne's album Ozzmosis was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
2000: Lawsuit Filed by Former Band Members
In 2000, former band members Bob Daisley, Lee Kerslake, and Phil Soussan filed lawsuits stating Ozzy Osbourne was delinquent in paying them royalties and denied them credit on albums they played on.
October 2001: Release of 'Down to Earth'
On October 16, 2001, Ozzy Osbourne released his first album of new studio material in six years, titled 'Down to Earth'.
2001: Death of Ozzy's Mother
Ozzy Osbourne's mother, Lilian (née Unitt), died in 2001.
March 2002: The Osbournes Premiere
On March 5, 2002, The Osbournes, a reality television series featuring the domestic life of Ozzy Osbourne and his family, premiered on MTV and became one of the network's greatest hits.
June 2002: Osbourne performs at the Queen's Golden Jubilee
In June 2002, Ozzy Osbourne performed the Black Sabbath anthem "Paranoid" at the Party at the Palace concert during the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
2002: Diary of a Madman Booklet
According to Ozzy Osbourne in the booklet to the 2002 edition of Diary of a Madman, the bat he bit the head off in January 1982 was alive and bit him, resulting in Osbourne being treated for rabies.
2002: White House Correspondents' Association Dinner
In 2002, Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon were invited to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. President George W. Bush noted Osbourne's presence and jokingly referenced his songs.
2002: Savage Skies Game Development
In 2002, the dark fantasy combat flight simulator Savage Skies was initially developed under the title Ozzy's Black Skies and was to feature Ozzy Osbourne's likeness and songs, but licensing issues forced the developer to re-tool the game.
2002: Continued Lawsuits
In 2002, the lawsuits initially filed in 2000 by Bob Daisley, Lee Kerslake, and Phil Soussan were ongoing, alleging that Ozzy Osbourne was delinquent in paying royalties and denying them credit on albums.
January 2003: Host of American Music Awards
In January 2003, Ozzy Osbourne and his family hosted the 30th Annual American Music Awards. The night was marked with constant "bleeping" due to some of the lewd and raunchy remarks made by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, leading to Patricia Heaton walking out in disgust.
November 2003: Lawsuit Dismissal Upheld
In November 2003, a Federal Appeals Court upheld the dismissal of the lawsuit brought by Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake. The US Court of Appeals ruled Ozzy Osbourne did not owe royalties or credit to the former band members.
December 2003: Osbourne's Quad Bike Accident
On December 8, 2003, Ozzy Osbourne had an accident with his quad bike on his estate, resulting in broken bones and emergency surgery. He stopped breathing following the crash and was resuscitated.
2003: Jason Newsted joins and leaves Osbourne's band
In 2003, Jason Newsted joined Ozzy Osbourne's band but his time with Osbourne was short. Robert Trujillo replaced Newsted in Metallica during the same period.
2003: Medication Overdose
In 2003, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he was nearly incapacitated by excessive medication prescribed by a Beverly Hills doctor. The doctor was later exonerated of excessive prescribing after a nine-year investigation.
2003: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine placed Master of Reality at number 298 on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list, despite having previously dismissed the album.
2003: Rhoads Ranked Among Greatest Guitarists
In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Randy Rhoads the 85th-greatest guitarist of all time for his work on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman.
2004: Rolling Stone Article
According to a 2004 Rolling Stone article, the bat that Ozzy bit the head off in January 1982 was alive at the time.
2004: NME Award for Godlike Genius
At the 2004 NME Awards in London, Ozzy Osbourne was honoured with the award for Godlike Genius.
2004: Osbourne Headlines Ozzfest with Reunited Black Sabbath
In 2004, Ozzy Osbourne fully recovered from his quad accident and headlined the Ozzfest tour with the reunited Black Sabbath.
March 2005: Release of 'Prince of Darkness' Box Set
In March 2005, Ozzy Osbourne released a box set called 'Prince of Darkness', featuring live performances, B-sides, demos, singles, duets, and covers of his favorite songs.
March 2005: The Osbournes Final Episode
On March 21, 2005, the final episode of the reality television series The Osbournes aired.
May 2005: Diagnosis of Parkin Syndrome
In May 2005, Ozzy Osbourne discovered that he had Parkin syndrome, a genetic condition with symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. As a result, he would require daily medication for the rest of his life to manage involuntary shudders.
November 2005: Release of 'Under Cover' Album
In November 2005, Ozzy Osbourne released the covers album 'Under Cover', featuring 10 songs from the fourth disc of 'Prince of Darkness' and 3 more songs.
2005: Osbourne stars in MTV's 'Battle for Ozzfest'
In 2005, Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon starred in an MTV competition reality show entitled 'Battle for Ozzfest'. Shortly after Ozzfest 2005, Osbourne announced he would no longer headline Ozzfest, but he came back headlining the tour.
2005: Osbourne Judges UK X-Factor
In 2005, Ozzy Osbourne served as a judge on the UK series of the X-Factor, where his wife Sharon was one of the main judges.
2005: Induction into the UK Music Hall of Fame
In 2005, Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame both as a solo artist and as a member of Black Sabbath.
2005: Sunday Times Rich List Ranking
In 2005, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne ranked at number 458 in the Sunday Times Rich List, with an estimated £100 million earned from recording, touring, and TV shows.
February 2006: I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Commercial
In February 2006, Ozzy Osbourne appeared in a TV commercial for I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! which began airing in the UK.
March 2006: Osbourne Plans New Album with Zakk Wylde
In March 2006, Ozzy Osbourne expressed his hope to release a new studio album soon with longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde.
October 2006: Heaven & Hell Tour Announcement
In October 2006, it was announced that Tony Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, Vinny Appice, and Geezer Butler would be touring together again, not as Black Sabbath but under the moniker "Heaven & Hell".
2006: Osbourne Closes Ozzfest Concerts
In 2006, Ozzy Osbourne closed just over half of the Ozzfest concerts, sharing the closing duties with System of a Down. He also played the closing act for the second stage at Shoreline Amphitheatre and Randalls Island.
2006: Induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Black Sabbath
In 2006, Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath.
2006: Induction into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2006, Ozzy Osbourne, along with his Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler, was inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
May 2007: Release of Black Rain
On May 22, 2007, Ozzy Osbourne's album, titled Black Rain, was released. It was his first new studio album in almost six years and featured a more serious tone than previous albums.
2007: Osbourne Announces Return for Ozzfest in 2007
After the concert in Bristol, Virginia, in 2006, Ozzy Osbourne announced he would return for another year of Ozzfest in 2007.
2007: VH1 Rock Honors and Birmingham Star
In 2007, Ozzy Osbourne was honoured at the second annual VH1 Rock Honors, along with Genesis, Heart, and ZZ Top. Additionally, a bronze star was placed on Broad Street in Birmingham, England, in Osbourne's honour.
2007: Free Tickets for Ozzfest Tour in 2007
In 2007, tickets for the Ozzfest tour were offered to fans free of charge, which led to some controversy.
February 2008: Host of BRIT Awards
On February 20, 2008, Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly, and Jack Osbourne hosted the 2008 BRIT Awards held at Earls Court, London.
2008: Living Legend Award
In 2008, Ozzy Osbourne received the Living Legend award in the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards.
July 2009: Osbourne Seeks New Guitar Player
In July 2009, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he was seeking a new guitar player because he felt his songs were beginning to sound like Black Label Society.
August 2009: Osbourne Performs at BlizzCon with Gus G.
In August 2009, Ozzy Osbourne performed at the gaming festival BlizzCon with Gus G. as his new guitarist. Osbourne also voiced the character The Guardian of Metal in the video game Brütal Legend.
October 2009: I Am Ozzy Autobiography Publication
In October 2009, Ozzy Osbourne published his autobiography, I Am Ozzy. Chris Ayres, the ghost writer, suggested Osbourne had enough material for a second book. A movie adaptation was also in development.
April 2010: Scream Album Release and Single Debut
In April 2010, Ozzy Osbourne announced that the release date for his album Scream would be June 15, 2010. On April 14, 2010, the single "Let Me Hear You Scream" from the album debuted on CSI: NY. The song peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart.
June 2010: Scream Release Date
In June 2010, the album Scream was released. The original release date announced in April 2010, of June 15, 2010, was changed to a week later.
July 2010: Trademark Dispute Resolution
In July 2010, Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi decided to discontinue court proceedings over the ownership of the Black Sabbath trademark, stating that the issue was never personal, always business.
August 2010: Life Won't Wait Single and Next Album
In August 2010, Ozzy Osbourne announced that "Life Won't Wait" would be the second single from the Scream album. The video for the song was directed by his son, Jack. He also mentioned that he was already considering his next album.
October 2010: Genome Analysis Discussion at TEDMED Conference
In October 2010, at the TEDMED Conference, scientists from Knome discussed their analysis of Ozzy Osbourne's genome, revealing insights into his survival despite years of substance abuse.
2010: Literary Achievement Honour for "I Am Ozzy"
In 2010, Ozzy Osbourne won the "Literary Achievement" honour at the Guys Choice Awards for his memoir, I Am Ozzy. The book debuted at No. 2 on the New York Times' hardcover non-fiction best-seller list.
2010: Driver's License Struggles
In 2010, during an interview on the Howard Stern Show, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that it took him 19 attempts to get his driver’s license due to being frequently drunk.
2010: Ozzfest Tour Opens with Jersey Shore Spoof
In 2010, the Ozzfest tour opened with a Jersey Shore spoof skit starring Osbourne. He headlined the show after opening acts Halford and Mötley Crüe.
2010: Favorite Movie Mentioned
In a 2010 interview with Us Weekly, Ozzy Osbourne stated that his favourite movie is "Monty Python's Life of Brian".
April 2011: God Bless Ozzy Osbourne Premiere
In April 2011, the documentary film God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, produced by Jack Osbourne, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
November 2011: God Bless Ozzy Osbourne DVD Release
In November 2011, the documentary film God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, produced by Jack Osbourne, was released on DVD.
November 2011: Black Sabbath Reunion Announced
On November 11, 2011, it was announced that the original Black Sabbath lineup would reunite for a world tour and new album, to be produced by Rick Rubin. Bill Ward later dropped out due to contractual reasons.
2011: God Bless Ozzy Osbourne Documentary
In the 2011 documentary God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, Ozzy stated that the Beatles made him realize he was going to be a rock star.
May 2012: Black Sabbath Reunion Concert
On May 21, 2012, Black Sabbath played at the O2 Academy in Birmingham, their first concert since their reunion.
January 2013: Minor Burns from House Fire
In January 2013, Ozzy Osbourne suffered minor burns after a small house fire.
April 2013: Relapse and Apology
In April 2013, Ozzy Osbourne admitted on Facebook that he had relapsed into smoking, drinking, and drug use for the past year and a half, citing a "very dark place." He apologized to Sharon, his family, friends, bandmates, and fans for his "insane" behaviour during that time and stated that he had been sober again since early March.
May 2013: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Appearance
On May 15, 2013, Ozzy Osbourne, along with the current members of Black Sabbath, appeared in an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation titled "Skin in the Game".
June 2013: Black Sabbath's 13 Album Release
On June 11, 2013, Black Sabbath's album, entitled 13, was released and topped both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200.
December 2013: 65th Birthday Charity Request
On December 3, 2013, Ozzy Osbourne's 65th birthday, he asked fans to celebrate by donating to the Royal Marsden cancer charity in London.
2013: Recording Black Sabbath's Final Album '13'
In 2013, Ozzy Osbourne rejoined Black Sabbath to record the group's final studio album, titled '13'.
October 2014: Memoirs of a Madman Release
In October 2014, Ozzy Osbourne released Memoirs of a Madman, a collection celebrating his entire solo career. The CD version contained 17 singles, while the DVD version contained music videos, live performances, and interviews.
2014: MTV Europe Music Awards - Global Icon Award
At the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards, Ozzy Osbourne received the Global Icon Award, recognizing his lasting impact on music and culture.
May 2015: Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement
In May 2015, Ozzy Osbourne was honored with the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors at a ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
August 2015: New Studio Album Confirmed
In August 2015, Epic Records president Sylvia Rhone confirmed that Ozzy Osbourne was working on another studio album.
2015: Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement
In 2015, Ozzy Osbourne received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, celebrating his contributions to songwriting.
January 2016: The End Farewell Tour Began
In January 2016, Black Sabbath began a farewell tour, titled "The End", signifying the final performances of the band.
July 2016: Ozzy & Jack's World Detour Premiere
On July 24, 2016, The History Channel premiered a comedy reality television series starring Ozzy Osbourne and his son Jack Osbourne, named Ozzy & Jack's World Detour. Each episode features Ozzy and Jack visiting historical sites and exploring unusual aspects of their background.
2016: Tram Named After Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham
In 2016, a tram was named after Ozzy Osbourne in his hometown of Birmingham.
February 2017: The End Tour Final Shows
In February 2017, the final shows of The End tour took place at the Genting Arena in Birmingham, England on February 2 and 4, with Tommy Clufetos replacing Bill Ward as the drummer for the final show.
April 2017: Reunion Tour with Zakk Wylde Announced
In April 2017, it was announced that guitarist Zakk Wylde would reunite with Ozzy Osbourne for a summer tour, marking the 30th anniversary of their first collaboration on the 1988 album No Rest for the Wicked.
August 2017: Metal Casino Founding
In August 2017, Metal Casino, a rock-themed online casino, was founded by metal music fans.
November 2017: Gogglebox Appearance and Metal Casino Ambassadorship
In November 2017, Ozzy Osbourne appeared in an episode of Gogglebox and signed on as an ambassador of the rock-themed online casino, Metal Casino.
November 2017: Download Festival Headline Act Announcement
In November 2017, Ozzy Osbourne was announced as the headline act for the Sunday of the 2018 Download Festival held annually at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. This marked his first-ever Download headline solo appearance.
2017: Black Sabbath Farewell Tour Ends
In 2017, Black Sabbath's farewell tour, featuring Ozzy Osbourne, concluded with a final performance in their native Birmingham, marking the end of the band's touring career.
February 2018: No More Tours II Announced
In February 2018, Ozzy Osbourne announced that he would embark on his final world tour dubbed No More Tours II, a reference to his 1992 tour of the same name, with support from Stone Sour on the North American portion of the tour. However, he clarified that he would not retire entirely but would stop doing long world tours.
2018: Download Festival Headline Solo Appearance
In 2018, Ozzy Osbourne made his first-ever Download headline solo appearance at the Download Festival held annually at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England.
January 2019: Ozzy Plush Bat Toy Release
On January 20, 2019, Ozzy Osbourne commemorated the 37th anniversary of the bat incident by offering an "Ozzy Plush Bat" toy "with detachable head" for sale on his personal web-store.
February 2019: Move to Intensive Care
By February 12, 2019, Ozzy Osbourne had been moved to intensive care due to complications from the flu. He also sustained serious injuries from a fall later in the month. Additionally, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in February 2019.
February 2019: Ozzy Osbourne Online Slots Game Announced
In February 2019, Ozzy Osbourne's merchandising partner announced that he would have his own branded online slots game as part of the NetEnt Rocks music-themed portfolio.
February 2019: Hospitalization and Tour Postponement
On February 6, 2019, Ozzy Osbourne was hospitalized due to flu complications, leading to the postponement of the European leg of his "No More Tours II" tour. The issue was described as a severe upper-respiratory infection that could develop into pneumonia.
September 2019: New Album Finished
In September 2019, Ozzy Osbourne announced he had finished an album in four weeks following his collaboration with Post Malone.
September 2019: Featured on Post Malone's Take What You Want
In September 2019, Ozzy Osbourne was featured on the song "Take What You Want" by Post Malone. The song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, becoming Osbourne's first US Top 10 single in 30 years.
January 2020: Parkinson's Disease Revelation
In January 2020, Ozzy Osbourne publicly revealed his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, which he was diagnosed with in February 2019.
February 2020: North American Tour Cancellation
In February 2020, Ozzy Osbourne cancelled the 2020 North American tour to seek treatment in Switzerland until April.
February 2020: Ordinary Man Album Release
On February 21, 2020, Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album in almost ten years, Ordinary Man, which received positive reviews and debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart. Shortly after, he expressed his desire to create another album with Andrew Watt, the producer of Ordinary Man.
2020: Emphysema Revelation
In 2020, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he had the smoking-induced lung condition, emphysema.
February 2021: Sobriety discussion with Jack Osbourne
In a February 2021 interview with Variety, Ozzy Osbourne and his son Jack Osbourne discussed their recovery. Ozzy revealed he had been sober for about seven years.
April 2021: WWE Hall of Fame Induction
In April 2021, Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame for his various appearances.
November 2021: New Album Announcement
In November 2021, Sony announced that Ozzy Osbourne's album would be released within six months. It was also announced that Zakk Wylde would have full involvement in the album following his absence on Ordinary Man.
June 2022: Patient Number 9 Album Announcement and Title Track Release
On June 24, 2022, Ozzy Osbourne announced his thirteenth album would be titled Patient Number 9 and released the title track along with a music video that same day.
August 2022: Commonwealth Games Surprise Appearance
On August 8, 2022, Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi made a surprise appearance during the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. This marked Osbourne's first live performance in three years, following a period of ill health.
September 2022: Patient Number 9 Album Release
On September 9, 2022, Ozzy Osbourne's thirteenth album Patient Number 9 was released.
January 2023: No More Tours II European Leg Canceled
In January 2023, Ozzy Osbourne announced that the European leg of the No More Tours II would be canceled after almost two years of being postponed due to health reasons. This effectively marked his retirement from touring, although he planned to continue smaller-scale live performances as his health permitted.
September 2023: New Album and Touring Plans
In September 2023, Ozzy Osbourne revealed he was working on a new album with a planned 2024 release and preparing to resume touring following successful spinal surgery earlier that month.
2023: Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers List
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Ozzy Osbourne at number 112 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
2024: Planned Album Release
In 2024, Ozzy Osbourne plans to release a new album.
2024: Induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as Solo Artist
In 2024, Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
2024: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Solo)
In 2024, Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his solo career.
February 2025: Final Show Announcement
On 5 February 2025, Ozzy Osbourne announced his final show alongside his band Black Sabbath, for a charity show at Villa Park in Birmingham on 5 July.
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