Remembering Ozzy Osbourne

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Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76. He wasn’t just the Prince of Darkness — he was a force of nature who redefined rock and roll across decades.

From his trailblazing days with Black Sabbath to his wild solo career and unexpected turn as a reality TV star, Ozzy's impact on music and pop culture is unmatched. These photos pay tribute to the unforgettable moments, iconic performances, and larger-than-life persona that made Ozzy a legend. Take a look back at the life and legacy of a true rock icon.

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Black Sabbath pose for a group portrait with gold discs, London, 1973, L-R Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler.
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Black Sabbath backstage before performing at London Music Festival '73.
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"California Jam" April 6, 1974.
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Hammersmith Odeon, London, January 1976.
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Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads performing at the Oakland Coliseum in 1981.
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Ozzy pictured with son Louis Osbourne in 1981.
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Ozzy Osbourne in 1982.
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Ozzy, Eric Clapton and Grace Jones in 1989.
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Ozzy Osbourne poses with his wife Sharon Osbourne at Ridge Farm Studios in West Sussex during the recording of 'Bark At The Moon' album in August 1983.
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English rock singer Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon and their children Aimee, Kelly and Jack in 1987.
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Moscow Music Peace Festival 1989.
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Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne in Brazil, 1985.
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1991
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Arriving at the 42nd Grammy Awards Ceremony with his family in 2000.
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Ozzy leaves his handprints as the original line-up of Black Sabbath is inducted into the RockWalk of Fame in 1992.
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1991
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Ozzy (L), Sharon, Jack, and Kelly.
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The Osbournes hosted the 30th Annual American Music Awards in 2003.
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Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath speak after being inducted during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2006.
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Ozzy and Jack in 2011.
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Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath appear at a press conference to announce their first new album in 33 years and a world tour in 2012.
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Ozzy Osbourne and Sir Elton John attend the 23rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in 2015.
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Ozzfest 2016.
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Post Malone and Ozzy Osbourne are seen backstage during the 2019 American Music Awards Rehearsals.
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Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne.
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Ozzy and Sharon guest starring on an episode of ABC's "The Conners".
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Ozzy and Kelly in 2020.
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Ozzy Osbourne onstage at iHeartRadio ICONS with Ozzy Osbourne: In Celebration of Ordinary Man in 2020.
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Ozzy Osbourne onstage at iHeartRadio ICONS with Ozzy Osbourne: In Celebration of Ordinary Man in 2020.
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Ozzy Osbourne performs during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony.
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Ozzy Osbourne performs during half-time of the NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium in 2022.
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Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne and Jack Osbourne.
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Jack Black and Ozzy Osbourne onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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