Can't understand a word he says, but I can understand every word he sings.
Hopefully he can continue to record.
Hopefully he can continue to record.
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Ozzy Calls It Quits!!!
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Ozzy was one of the idols of my youth; not for his vocal qualities (he has little and admits that) and not because of his song writing ability (I believe Geezer wrote most of the Black Sabbath lyrics). It was because of the frontman he was, by my estimation: one of the best in rock music at one point.
I feel for Ozzy. I can relate in too many ways. I hope he's not experiencing all the real ills of banging up against his mortality.
I can no longer gig, but I am recording my Gluteus off!
I feel for Ozzy. I can relate in too many ways. I hope he's not experiencing all the real ills of banging up against his mortality.
I can no longer gig, but I am recording my Gluteus off!
He squeezed every drop he could out of his career and life too for that matter.
I wonder if he is in worse shape than what he is letting on.
This was reported almost two months ago…
Ozzy Osbourne Reveals He “Can’t Walk Much Now” After Major Surgery, Admits He’s Unsure If He Can Tour Again - Music Mayhem Magazine
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I saw the WHO’s Farewell Tour in what, 1983?
Took them at their word & haven’t been to any of the comeback shows. I love many of the musicians they’ve employed since the original but with bands where each member is so identifiable as THE GUY on that instrument, subsequent bands to me are basically tribute bands. IMO.
Took them at their word & haven’t been to any of the comeback shows. I love many of the musicians they’ve employed since the original but with bands where each member is so identifiable as THE GUY on that instrument, subsequent bands to me are basically tribute bands. IMO.
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As far as I'm concerned Ozzy had a great voice for a long time and only in the last quarter of his career or so has it been showing its age. From 1970 well into the 90s at least. His singing on the early Sabbath albums wasn't just good enough, it was a different style with a creepy vibe that nobody else can emulate and it fit that band perfectly.
As a celebrity he's had great success, too. The more ridiculous stuff he gets himself into the more he comes out winning. His autobiography is hands down one of the funniest books I've ever read. He admits he's been an ass much of the time but he is always the loveable class clown.
I wish him the best and hope he at least can get comfortable as he rides into the sunset.
As far as I'm concerned Ozzy had a great voice for a long time and only in the last quarter of his career or so has it been showing its age. From 1970 well into the 90s at least. His singing on the early Sabbath albums wasn't just good enough, it was a different style with a creepy vibe that nobody else can emulate and it fit that band perfectly.
As a celebrity he's had great success, too. The more ridiculous stuff he gets himself into the more he comes out winning. His autobiography is hands down one of the funniest books I've ever read. He admits he's been an ass much of the time but he is always the loveable class clown.
I wish him the best and hope he at least can get comfortable as he rides into the sunset.
Definitely one of the craziest cats in the business. Quite a pioneer, and I wish him the very best.
Well, maybe they could get him a couch to sing from and be comfortable, like this:
Seriously, I wish him the best. Never was much of a Sabbath fan myself, but he does have a unique voice.
Seriously, I wish him the best. Never was much of a Sabbath fan myself, but he does have a unique voice.
Did him and Sharon run out of people to take advantage of ?
Was never big on solo Ozzy, but am glad that I got to see the first Sabbath reunion tour.
Ozzy and Tom Brady. They always come in two's.
Ozzy and Tom Brady. They always come in two's.
he's got a few albums left in him. or poetry readings
...but it was inevitable.
...but it was inevitable.
Best of luck to Ozzy. Thanks for all the years of great music, Sabbath and solo, your Blizzard of Oz album was some of the best I ever heard. Hope we can still get some studio albums from you.
My bother brought back Black Sabbath while visiting Norway before it was released in the USA. Our High School was blown away. I fell in love with Sabbath and bass at 5 years old.
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As far as I'm concerned Ozzy had a great voice for a long time and only in the last quarter of his career or so has it been showing its age. From 1970 well into the 90s at least. His singing on the early Sabbath albums wasn't just good enough, it was a different style with a creepy vibe that nobody else can emulate and it fit that band perfectly.
Agree big time. He was a great vocalist and frontman. Nothing like him out there. Was a blast to see him with Sabbath and solo a long ways back. No interest in seeing him at this age though.
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