His life story, marked by personal struggle and unparalleled artistic triumph, is also one of surprising connections and an unwavering stance against hatred. The reverberations of heavy metal’s foundational chords have momentarily ceased.

Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne performed his final show July 5 with original band members before his death at 76, closing a chapter in heavy metal history.

The legendary late rocker Ozzy Osbourne was known for bizarre antics and wild acts, but his most infamous was biting off a dead bat's head in 1982.

The frontman of Black Sabbath and media personality, who died on Tuesday, sat down for his final PEOPLE interview in 2022, sharing what he believed his legacy would be. “Survival is my legacy,” Osbourne, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 and endured spinal cord injuries from numerous accidents, explained.

With the passing of the Prince of Darkness, we’ve been reflecting on the undeniable impact that Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, and Metal have had on our sport.

Sarah RubinsteinAlamogordo News While Ozzy Osbourne, the late lead vocalist for Black Sabbath, has many credits, our favorite is his Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce

Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76. The Grammy-winning Prince of Darkness long struggled with addiction, finally achieving sobriety in 2014.

When a teenage Ozzy heard the Beatles on a transistor radio, he instantly knew what he wanted to do with his life