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Tribute To A Legend: OZZY OSBOURNE

There are few rock ’n’ roll legends to match the amazing Ozzy Osbourne. Many stories have circulated about his controversial concerts (he’s bitten the heads off live doves!) and songs (some have cried “devil” because of his darkthemed music), but the soft-spoken Englishman is quick to dismiss the rumors and to explain the distinction between Ozzy the performer and Ozzy the down-toearth family man.

October 3, 1987
Vicki Arkoff

Vicki Arkoff

There are few rock ’n’ roll legends to match the amazing Ozzy Osbourne. Many stories have circulated about his controversial concerts (he’s bitten the heads off live doves!) and songs (some have cried “devil” because of his darkthemed music), but the soft-spoken Englishman is quick to dismiss the rumors and to explain the distinction between Ozzy the performer and Ozzy the down-toearth family man. His original band, Black Sabbath, practically invented heavy metal, and he’s still defining it as he reigns as one of the biggest rockstars today. His latest album, Tribute, honors the late, great guitarist Randy Rhoads whom Ozzy credits as a good friend and teacher.

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