Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2006 with Black Sabbath; 2024 as solo artist) 'Last Rites' by Ozzy Osbourne | Book Review - WSJ
John Michael "" (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was a legendary English singer, songwriter, and media personality who defined the genre of heavy metal. Dubbed the " Prince of Darkness ," he first rose to prominence in the 1970s as the frontman of Black Sabbath . Beyond his pioneering musical career, which includes over 100 million records sold, he became a global pop-culture icon through his family's reality TV show, The Osbournes . Quick Facts Full Name John Michael Osbourne Born December 3, 1948; Birmingham, England Died July 22, 2025 (Age 76) Bands Black Sabbath, Solo Hall of Fame ozzy osbourne