Ozzy Osbourne sold more than 100 million records worldwide between his solo career and his days as a member of Black Sabbath prior to his death in 2025.

The England native got his start in 1967 when he joined bassist Geezer Butler’s first band, Rare Breed, as a vocalist. Although the group didn’t last long, the duo formed Black Sabbath in 1969 along with guitarist Tony lommi and drummer Bill Ward. The rock group is often credited with pioneering the heavy metal genre.

The “Crazy Train” singer recorded eight studio albums with Black Sabbath before he was ejected from the band in 1979 amid struggles with substance abuse. Osbourne then set out on his solo career, releasing 13 studio albums between 1980 and 2022. (He reunited with Black Sabbath multiple times, including one last show in July 2025.)

Throughout his ups and downs, Ozzy had wife Sharon Osbourne by his side and later their three children became his biggest supporters. His family was on hand when he died in July 2025 at the age of 76.

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