Ozzy Osbourne with son, Jack.Photo:Mike Maloney/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty
Mike Maloney/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty
Ozzy Osbournehas had an incredible life. Though the rocker has had his fair share of troubles, at 75 years old he seems to have done it all.Born John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne in Birmingham, England, on Dec. 3, 1948, he found music at a young age, scoring success with Black Sabbath before going solo — and finding love in the process.From his early days in rock and his lengthy marriage withSharon Osbourneto becoming a doting grandfather, see the “Bark at the Moon” singer’s life in photos.
Ozzy Osbournehas had an incredible life. Though the rocker has had his fair share of troubles, at 75 years old he seems to have done it all.
Born John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne in Birmingham, England, on Dec. 3, 1948, he found music at a young age, scoring success with Black Sabbath before going solo — and finding love in the process.
From his early days in rock and his lengthy marriage withSharon Osbourneto becoming a doting grandfather, see the “Bark at the Moon” singer’s life in photos.
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Ozzy Osbourne’s Early Days
Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler.Chris Walter/WireImage
Chris Walter/WireImage
Osbourne rose to prominence in the 1970s as the lead singer for the heavy metal band, Black Sabbath.
After going through a rough patch in his teen years, Osbourne linked with bass player Terence “Geezer” Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward in 1968 and formed a band they initially named Polka Tulk Blues, but renamed Earth.
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Black Sabbath Disbands
Black Sabbath in 1970.Chris Walter/WireImage
Though they had several albums under their belts, incessant drug use and rising tensions within the band led to Osbourne’s dismissal from the group in 1979.
He followed that up withBark at the Moon(1983),The Ultimate Sin(1986) andNo Rest for the Wicked(1988), which all went multi-platinum in the U.S.
03of 12Ozzy Osbourne Meets Sharon ArdenOzzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne pose for a photo.The LIFE Picture Collection/GettyOsbourne first met Sharon Arden when her father, Don Arden, was managing Black Sabbath in 1971. After being kicked out of Black Sabbath, Osbourne spentthree months holed up in a hotel roomgetting drunk and high before Sharon helped him get back on his feet.Sharon became his manager and helped him launch his successful solo career.
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Ozzy Osbourne Meets Sharon Arden
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne pose for a photo.The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty
Osbourne first met Sharon Arden when her father, Don Arden, was managing Black Sabbath in 1971. After being kicked out of Black Sabbath, Osbourne spentthree months holed up in a hotel roomgetting drunk and high before Sharon helped him get back on his feet.
Sharon became his manager and helped him launch his successful solo career.
04of 12Ozzy Osbourne Marries Sharon ArdenOzzy Osbourne marries Sharon Arden in Maui.Neal Preston/CORBISOzzy and Sharon’s professional relationship got romantic, and the two were wed in 1982, shortly after his divorce from Thelma Riley (with whom he shares two kids, Jessica and Louis, as well as her son Elliot).
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Ozzy Osbourne Marries Sharon Arden
Ozzy Osbourne marries Sharon Arden in Maui.Neal Preston/CORBIS
Ozzy and Sharon’s professional relationship got romantic, and the two were wed in 1982, shortly after his divorce from Thelma Riley (with whom he shares two kids, Jessica and Louis, as well as her son Elliot).
05of 12Sharon and Ozzy Stand the Test of TimeSharon and Ozzy Osbourne on their wedding day.Kelly Osbourne InstagramMarried 41 years, Sharon opened up about the secret to their long-lasting marriage, tellingE! News: “We’re both oddballs. I might look quite normal, you know, the way I dress, but normal is not a word I use often.“She continued, “We’re two oddballs and were two wild young people that found each other.”
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Sharon and Ozzy Stand the Test of Time
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne on their wedding day.Kelly Osbourne Instagram
Married 41 years, Sharon opened up about the secret to their long-lasting marriage, tellingE! News: “We’re both oddballs. I might look quite normal, you know, the way I dress, but normal is not a word I use often.”
She continued, “We’re two oddballs and were two wild young people that found each other.”
06of 12Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Expand Their FamilyOzzy Osbourne with son Jack.Mike Maloney/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/GettySharon and Ozzy welcomed their first child together, daughter Aimee Rachel, on Sept. 2, 1983. They then welcomed their second daughter,Kelly Michelle Lee, on Oct. 2, 1984,and rounded out their broodwith their only son,Jack Joseph, on Nov. 8, 1985.Above, the rocker is pictured lifting little Jack during a photo shoot at their home.
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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Expand Their Family
Ozzy Osbourne with son Jack.Mike Maloney/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty
Sharon and Ozzy welcomed their first child together, daughter Aimee Rachel, on Sept. 2, 1983. They then welcomed their second daughter,Kelly Michelle Lee, on Oct. 2, 1984,and rounded out their broodwith their only son,Jack Joseph, on Nov. 8, 1985.
Above, the rocker is pictured lifting little Jack during a photo shoot at their home.
07of 12The OsbournesOzzy and Sharon Osbourne with kids Aimee, Kelly and Jack in 1987.Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/GettySharon and Ozzy took a high-energy snap with their three children in 1987.
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The Osbournes
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne with kids Aimee, Kelly and Jack in 1987.Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty
Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty
Sharon and Ozzy took a high-energy snap with their three children in 1987.
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Ozzy Osbourne with his family at the 2000 Grammys.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
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Ozzy Osbourne Rejoins Black Sabbath
Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath at the 2014 Grammys.Dan MacMedan/WireImage
Dan MacMedan/WireImage
10of 12Ozzy Osbourne Becomes a GranpaOzzy Osbourne with granddaughter Andy Rose.Jack Osbourne/InstagramOn April 24, 2012, Osbourne became a grandpa when son Jack welcomed his first daughter,Pearl Clementine.Clearly, the rock n' roll genes run in the family: Pearl’s little sis Andy, born in 2015, was pictured sticking her tongue out for a photo, just like her famous papa. “Andy calls this her lemon face and loves to have Papa make it with her,” Jackwrote under the adorable pic, with #chipofftheoldblock in the caption as well.In addition to Pearl and Andy, Jack and ex-wife Lisa Stelly are also parents toMinnie Theodora, born in 2018. Last July, Jack welcomed daughterMaple Artemiswith fiancée Aree Gearhart.
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Ozzy Osbourne Becomes a Granpa
Ozzy Osbourne with granddaughter Andy Rose.Jack Osbourne/Instagram
On April 24, 2012, Osbourne became a grandpa when son Jack welcomed his first daughter,Pearl Clementine.
Clearly, the rock n' roll genes run in the family: Pearl’s little sis Andy, born in 2015, was pictured sticking her tongue out for a photo, just like her famous papa. “Andy calls this her lemon face and loves to have Papa make it with her,” Jackwrote under the adorable pic, with #chipofftheoldblock in the caption as well.
In addition to Pearl and Andy, Jack and ex-wife Lisa Stelly are also parents toMinnie Theodora, born in 2018. Last July, Jack welcomed daughterMaple Artemiswith fiancée Aree Gearhart.
11of 12Ozzy Osbourne Embracing GrandfatherhoodOzzy Osbourne with grandson Sidney.Sharon Osbourne InstagramClearly, the animated rockstar makes for the most fun grandpa! In September 2023, Sharonposted this adorable picof the rocker making silly faces to entertaindaughter Kelly’s, son Sidney.
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Ozzy Osbourne Embracing Grandfatherhood
Ozzy Osbourne with grandson Sidney.Sharon Osbourne Instagram
Sharon Osbourne Instagram
Clearly, the animated rockstar makes for the most fun grandpa! In September 2023, Sharonposted this adorable picof the rocker making silly faces to entertaindaughter Kelly’s, son Sidney.
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Ozzy Osbourne’s Health
Ozzy Osbourne in 2020.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Osbourne has faced his share of health issues over the years, andin a November 2023 interviewwithRolling Stone UK, the so-called Prince of Darkness opened up about his view on death, and how long he thinks he has “left” to live.
“I said toSharonthat I’d smoked a joint recently and she said, ‘What are you doing that for! It’ll f—ing kill you!’ I said, ‘How long do you want me to f—ing live for?!’" he told the outlet.
“At best I’ve got 10 years left and when you’re older, time picks up speed,” he continued.
Back in February, the legendary rockercanceled all of his upcoming performancesand announced that he was quitting touring due to a spinal injury. At the time, he described the news on Instagram as “one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share.”
“But it’s been like saying farewell to the best relationship of my life,” he said. “At the start of my illness, when I stopped touring, I was really pissed off with myself, the doctors and the world. But as time has gone on, I’ve just gone, ‘Well, maybe I’ve just got to accept that fact.’ "
source: people.com
