One last throne: Ozzy Osbourne dies – the prince of darkness says goodbye

One last throne: Ozzy Osbourne dies – the prince of darkness says goodbye

A great loss for the music scene: Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of the most famous heavy metal band Black Sabbath, died on July 22, 2025 at the age of 76. His death was announced by the family, who said Ozzy passed into the realm of the dead surrounded by loved ones and love. Many fans still remember his emotional farewell concert in Birmingham, which took place just two weeks ago, where he sat on a throne - a reference to the health problems that have plagued him for years.

Ozzy Osbourne was not only known as the “Prince of Darkness”, but also for his legendary live performances, where he thrilled tens of thousands of fans. Most recently he performed with an original line-up of Black Sabbath, which made the concert something special. Tickets for this unique event sold out in just 16 minutes, and many fans had the opportunity to stream the event online. At his last performance, Osbourne warmly thanked his followers and celebrated his music in a touching way by speaking emotionally to his fans.

The musical legend

Black Sabbath are considered pioneers of heavy metal and made music history with their debut album - the big bang of the genre, so to speak. In total, the band sold over 75 million albums worldwide. Ozzy Osbourne was born John Michael Osbourne in Marston Green near Birmingham and dropped out of school at just 15 years old. He founded a few bands with his school friend Geezer Butler before celebrating his breakthrough with Black Sabbath. However, this journey was not only characterized by fame, but also by a lavish lifestyle and drug excesses that repeatedly brought Osbourne into the headlines.

A repeat of a special program: Bayern 2 dedicates itself to Osbourne with a repeat of Late Nite Sounds, which originally aired on October 25, 2022. This show will feature music by and featuring Ozzy Osbourne, including Black Sabbath's fourth album, "Vol. 4." This gives fans a chance to remember the music of one of the greatest rock stars of all time.

Memories of an iconic status

Osbourne was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame once as a solo artist and once with Black Sabbath, a dual honor that showcases his outstanding contributions to music. While he has faced health challenges in recent years, he has lost no talent in captivating audiences with his unique voice and stage presence. His bandmates, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, are also in their advanced years, which made Black Sabbath's latest reunion an unforgettable moment for fans.

Ozzy Osbourne will always live on in the hearts of his fans and in the history of rock music. His extraordinary legacy and unwavering influence on music will continue to be felt for years to come.