Video: Ozzy Osbourne, Lead Singer of Black Sabbath, Dies at 76
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Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76. He was a key figure in the invention of heavy metal and made a significant impact on reality television through his eccentric onstage persona. Born in Birmingham, he described Black Sabbath as four local guys who succeeded without external help. He noted that the success of 'The Osbournes' was an unexpected experiment that became wildly popular. Osbourne's contributions to music and culture have left a profound legacy in the entertainment world.
Ozzy Osbourne helped invent heavy metal and was a pioneer in reality television, known for his rock 'n' roll excess and eccentric onstage persona.
He remarked about Black Sabbath, 'four local guys from Aston in Birmingham who had a go, and we got successful...you can't buy that.'
The Osbournes TV show was described as a primarily an experiment that went crazy, illustrating the unexpected nature of reality television.
Osbourne's performance style and persona contributed significantly to the heavy metal genre, leaving a lasting legacy in both music and popular culture.
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