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 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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

2008: Living Legend Award

In 2008, Ozzy Osbourne received the Living Legend award in the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

2016: Tram Named After Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham

In 2016, a tram was named after Ozzy Osbourne in his hometown of Birmingham.

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.

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.

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 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.