Biography of Ozzy Osbourne

The former lead singer of Black Sabbath has carved out a thriving solo career in spite of -- or maybe because of -- a knack for creating controversy with his lyrics and his behavior. Osbourne's sound is basic and to the point, crafted almost strictly for teenage headbangers, who remain his most loyal followers. While his lyrics rarely hold any relevance for anyone over 17, he is to be admired for his skills as a bandleader who is able regularly to mine talent on the order of his brilliant one-time guitarist, the late Randy Rhoads. ~ Dan Heilman