Ozzy Osbourne's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Ozzy Osbourne. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Ozzy Osbourne, born John Michael Osbourne, is a celebrated English singer, songwriter, and media personality. He gained fame in the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Known for his distinct vocal style and stage presence, Osbourne became synonymous with the band's groundbreaking sound and dark imagery, earning him the moniker "Prince of Darkness." After being fired from Black Sabbath, he went on to achieve a successful solo career, solidifying his status as a rock icon and pioneering figure in heavy metal music. He has also appeared in reality television and various other media ventures.
1980: Solo Career Begins
In 1980, Osbourne began a successful solo career with the release of Blizzard of Ozz.
1994: Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance
In 1994, Ozzy Osbourne was awarded a Grammy Award for the track "I Don't Want to Change the World" from Live & Loud for Best Metal Performance.
2003: Rhoads Ranked Among Greatest Guitarists
In 2003, Randy Rhoads was ranked the 85th-greatest guitarist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine for his work on "Diary of a Madman" and "Blizzard of Ozz".
2003: "Master of Reality" Inclusion in Greatest Albums List
In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine placed "Master of Reality" at number 298 on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
2004: Headlined Ozzfest with Black Sabbath
After fully recovering from a quad accident, in 2004 Ozzy Osbourne headlined the Ozzfest, in the reunited Black Sabbath.
2004: NME Award for Godlike Genius
In 2004, Ozzy Osbourne received the award for Godlike Genius at the NME Awards in London.
2005: Inducted into 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: UK Music Hall of Fame Induction
In 2005, Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame both as a solo artist and with Black Sabbath.
2005: UK's Richest Couples
In 2005, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were ranked among the UK's richest couples, with an estimated £100 million earned from recording, touring, and TV shows.
2006: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
In 2006, Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath.
2006: Inducted into US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2006, Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler.
2007: VH1 Rock Honors and Birmingham Walk of Stars
In 2007, Ozzy Osbourne was honored at the VH1 Rock Honors, and a bronze star was placed on Broad Street in Birmingham, England, honoring him as the first inductee into The Birmingham Walk of Stars.
2008: Living Legend Award
In 2008, Ozzy Osbourne was crowned with the prestigious Living Legend award in the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards.
2010: Literary Achievement Award
In 2010, Ozzy Osbourne won the "Literary Achievement" honor for his memoir, I Am Ozzy, at the Guys Choice Awards.
2014: Global Icon Award
At the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards, Ozzy Osbourne received the Global Icon Award.
May 2015: Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement
In May 2015, Ozzy Osbourne received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
2015: Ivor Novello Award
In 2015, Ozzy Osbourne received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
2016: Tram Named After Ozzy Osbourne
In 2016, a tram was named after Ozzy Osbourne in his home city of Birmingham.
September 2019: Feature on Post Malone's "Take What You Want"
In September 2019, Ozzy Osbourne was featured on Post Malone's song "Take What You Want", which peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Osbourne's first US Top 10 single in 30 years.
February 2020: Release of "Ordinary Man" Album
In February 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. He expressed interest in making another album with Andrew Watt.
February 2021: Sober for Seven Years
In a February 2021 interview with Variety, Ozzy Osbourne 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.
August 2022: Surprise Appearance at Commonwealth Games
On 8 August 2022, Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi made a surprise appearance during the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, marking Ozzy's first live performance in three years.
September 2023: Announcement of New Album and Planned Return to the Road
In September 2023, Ozzy Osbourne revealed he was working on a new album with a planned 2024 release and preparing to go on the road following a successful spinal surgery.
2023: Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Ozzy Osbourne at number 112 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
2024: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction as Solo Artist
In 2024, Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
2024: Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for Solo Career
In 2024, Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his solo career.
