At the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards, he received the Global Icon Award. Possessing a distinctive singing voice and as a native of Birmingham, Osbourne is known for his strong Brummie accent — he has a star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars in his hometown as well as the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As a member of Black Sabbath, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the band.
Osbourne's total album sales from his years in Black Sabbath, combined with his solo work, is over 100 million. Song: Road To Nowhere (2) Artist/group: Osbourne, Ozzy File Name: Osbourne, Ozzy Road To Nowhere (2).gp4 File size: 2 kb File type.gp4. His longevity and success have earned him the informal title of "Godfather of Heavy Metal". Osbourne has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions, recording the album 13 (2013). ‘I am somewhat better, but nowhere near as much as I want to be to go back on the road. ‘I have physical therapy every morning,’ he stated. He was fired from the band in 1979 and went on to have a successful solo career, releasing eleven studio albums, the first seven of which were all awarded multi-platinum certifications in the United States. Ozzy’s current operation is unknown, but the Black Sabbath musician stated last month that he was awaiting neck surgery since he ‘can’t walk properly. John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948), also known as The Prince of Darkness, is an English vocalist, songwriter, actor and reality television star who rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath.