Black Sabbath is often credited as the foundational band of heavy metal, influencing a direct lineage to modern bands. Ozzy Osbourne's excesses led to his firing in 1979, making the band's situation challenging. He later found solo success with albums like 'Blizzard of Ozz' and 'Diary of a Madman,' including hits like 'Crazy Train.' The original lineup reunited after 20 years for what Osbourne claimed was his final concert. Tribute performances celebrated Sabbath's impact, acknowledging that many artists owe their careers to their influence.
Black Sabbath are the Beatles of heavy metal. Anybody who's serious about metal will tell you it all comes down to Sabbath. There's a direct line you can draw back from today's metal, through Eighties bands like Iron Maiden, back to Sabbath.
We knew we didn't really have a choice but to sack him because he was just so out of control. But we were all very down about the situation.
Osbourne reemerged the next year as a solo artist with 'Blizzard of Ozz' and 'Diary of a Madman,' both hard rock classics that went multiplatinum and spawned enduring favorites.
Black Sabbath: we'd all be different people without them, that's the truth. I know I wouldn't be up here with a microphone in my hand without Black Sabbath.
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