John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, an English singer, songwriter, and television personality, was born on December 3, 1948.
As the lead singer of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, he gained notoriety in the 1970s, earning the moniker “Prince of Darkness.”
Ozzy Osbourne parents: Meet Jack Osbourne, Lillian Osbourne
Osbourne was born at Marston Green Maternity Hospital, which is close to Coleshill, but he was raised in Birmingham’s Aston neighborhood.
His mother, Lilian, a non-practicing Catholic who worked during the day at a Lucas plant, was born Lilian Unitt and died in 2001.
At the General Electric Company, his father, John Thomas “Jack” Osbourne (1915–1977), worked night hours as a toolmaker.
Over 100 million albums have been sold by Osbourne overall, including those from his time with Black Sabbath and his solo efforts.
As a member of Black Sabbath and as a solo performer, he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
