John Michael Ozzy Osbourne faced significant challenges in his youth, including dyslexia, sexual abuse, and failed criminal attempts that culminated in a prison sentence. After leaving school at 15 with few prospects, he turned to music, joining a band named Earth, later renamed Black Sabbath. Their unconventional strategy involved showing up uninvited to gigs in hopes of performing. Despite his untrained voice, Osbourne contributed to the creation of a new musical genre that combined elements of horror and rock, ultimately founding heavy metal.
Ozzy Osbourne’s early life was marked by childhood trauma, struggles with dyslexia, and a brief stint in prison, shaping his eventual foray into music.
Attempts to become a burglar were comically unsuccessful for Osbourne, leading to his awakening to a music career after leaving a card at a local music shop.
Black Sabbath’s rise was unorthodox; they would crash other bands' gigs in hopes of getting a chance to perform, demonstrating their determination for success.
The sound developed by Black Sabbath, characterized as a combination of rock and horror, effectively pioneered the heavy metal genre, cementing their legacy.
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