Ozzy Osbourne

==Career==
===Black Sabbath===
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[[File:Black Sabbath (Iommi, Osbourne, Ward and Butler).JPG|thumb|Osbourne (bottom left) with [[Black Sabbath]] in 1972]]
In late 1967, [[Geezer Butler]] formed his first band, Rare Breed, and recruited Osbourne to serve as its vocalist.<ref name="I Am Ozzy" /> The band played two shows, and then broke up. Osbourne and Butler reunited in another band, Polka Tulk Blues, which included guitarist [[Tony Iommi]] and drummer [[Bill Ward (musician)|Bill Ward]], whose band [[Mythology (UK band)|Mythology]] recently broke up. They renamed the band Earth. But after being accidentally booked for a show instead of a different band with the same name, they decided to change the band's name again, settling on the name [[Black Sabbath]] in August 1969. The band's name was inspired by [[Black Sabbath (film)|the film of the same title]].<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web | last = Ankeny | first = Jason | title=Biography-Geezer Butler | url = {{AllMusic |class=artist|id =p61332| pure_url =yes}} | access-date =10 July 2010}}</ref> Black Sabbath noticed how people enjoyed being frightened during their appearances, which inspired their decision to play a heavy [[blues]] style of music laced with gloomy sounds and lyrics.<ref name="Allmusic-Weber">{{cite web |last=Weber |first=Barry |title=Ozzy Osbourne Biography |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ozzy-osbourne-mn0000424244/biography |website=[[AllMusic]] |year=2007 |access-date=17 February 2008 |archive-date=18 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150818095018/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ozzy-osbourne-mn0000424244/biography |url-status=live  }}</ref> While recording their first album, Butler read an [[occult]] book and woke up seeing a dark figure at the end of his bed. Butler told Osbourne about it, and together they wrote the lyrics to "[[Black Sabbath (song)|Black Sabbath]]", their first song in a darker vein.<ref>Osbourne, Ozzy (2010). ''I Am Ozzy''.</ref><ref name= "black sabbath">{{cite web | last = Ruhlmann | first = William |title = Black Sabbath – Biography|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id =p3693| pure_url =yes}} |publisher= All music |year=2003|access-date=17 February 2008}}</ref>

The band's U.S. record label, [[Warner Bros. Records]], invested only modestly in it, but Black Sabbath met with swift and enduring success. Built around Tony Iommi's guitar riffs, Geezer Butler's [[lyrics]], Bill Ward's dark tempo drumbeats, and topped by Osbourne's eerie vocals, their [[Black Sabbath (album)|debut album ''Black Sabbath'']] and ''[[Paranoid (album)|Paranoid]]'' were commercially successful and also gained considerable radio airplay. Osbourne recalls, however, that, "in those days, the band wasn't very popular with the women".<ref name = "I Am Ozzy"/>

At about this time, Osbourne first met his future wife, [[Sharon Osbourne|Sharon Arden]].<ref name="I Am Ozzy" /> After the unexpected success of their first album, Black Sabbath were considering her father, [[Don Arden]], as their new manager, and Sharon was at that time working as Don's receptionist.<ref name="I Am Ozzy" /> Osbourne admits he was attracted to her immediately but assumed that "she probably thought I was a lunatic".<ref name="I Am Ozzy" /> Osbourne later recalled that the best thing about eventually choosing Don Arden as manager was that he got to see Sharon regularly, though their relationship was strictly professional at that point.<ref name="I Am Ozzy" />

Just five months after the release of ''Paranoid'', the band released ''[[Master of Reality]]''. The album reached the top ten in both the United States and UK, and was certified gold in less than two months.<ref name=MOR>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=master%20of%20reality&artist=black%20sabbath&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|title=RIAA Gold & Platinum database-"Master of Reality"|website=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|access-date=22 February 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808210738/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=master%20of%20reality&artist=black%20sabbath&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|archive-date=8 August 2013}}</ref> In the 1980s, it received platinum certification<ref name=MOR/> and went Double Platinum in the early 21st&nbsp;century.<ref name=MOR/> Reviews of the album were unfavourable. [[Lester Bangs]] of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' famously dismissed ''Master of Reality'' as "naïve, simplistic, repetitive, absolute [[doggerel]]", although the very same magazine would later place the album at number 298 on their 500&nbsp;Greatest Albums of All Time list, compiled in 2003.<ref name="Master of Reality Album Review">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/reviews/album/2747/21209|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100726103759/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/reviews/album/2747/21209|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 July 2010|title=Master of Reality Rolling Stone Review|magazine=Rollingstone.com|access-date=13 October 2014}}</ref> 

In September 1972, Black Sabbath released ''[[Black Sabbath Vol. 4]]''. Critics were dismissive of the album, but it reached gold status in less than a month and was the band's fourth consecutive album to sell over one million copies in the United States.<ref name="AMG Biography">{{cite web |title=AMG Biography |last=Ruhlmann|first= William |url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p3693|pure_url=yes}} |website=AllMusic |access-date=14 February 2008}}</ref><ref name=V4>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=BLACK%20SABBATH%20-%20VOL.%204&artist=black%20sabbath&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|title=RIAA Gold & Platinum database-"Vol. 4"|website=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|access-date=22 February 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924151606/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1|archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref>

In November 1973, Black Sabbath released the critically acclaimed ''[[Sabbath Bloody Sabbath]]''. For the first time, the band received favourable reviews in the mainstream press. Gordon Fletcher of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' called the album "an extraordinarily gripping affair" and "nothing less than a complete success".<ref>{{cite web|last=Fletcher |first=Gordon |title=''Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath'' Album Review |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/blacksabbath/albums/album/227113/review/5946174/sabbath_bloody_sabbath |work=14 February 1974 |access-date=25 February 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071230064106/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/blacksabbath/albums/album/227113/review/5946174/sabbath_bloody_sabbath |archive-date=30 December 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Decades later, ''[[AllMusic]]'s'' Eduardo Rivadavia called the album a "masterpiece, essential to any heavy metal collection", while also claiming the band displayed "a newfound sense of finesse and maturity".<ref name="SBS AMG Review">{{cite web| last=Rivadavia|first= Eduardo |url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r2002|pure_url=yes}} |title=Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath AMG Review |website=AllMusic |access-date=25 February 2008}}</ref> The album marked the band's fifth consecutive platinum selling album in the US.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=SABBATH,%20BLOODY%20SABBATH&artist=Black%20Sabbath&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|title=RIAA Gold & Platinum database-''Sabbath Bloody Sabbath''|website=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|access-date=22 February 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924151606/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1|archive-date=24 September 2015}}</ref> ''[[Sabotage (Black Sabbath album)|Sabotage]]'' was released in July 1975. Again there were favourable reviews. ''Rolling Stone'' stated, "''Sabotage'' is not only Black Sabbath's best record since ''Paranoid'', it might be their best ever."<ref>{{cite magazine|date=25 September 1975 |last=Altman |first=Billy |title=''Sabotage'' Album Review |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/blacksabbath/albums/album/170807/review/5946986/sabotage |access-date=25 February 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071231125738/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/blacksabbath/albums/album/170807/review/5946986/sabotage |archive-date=31 December 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In a retrospective review, AllMusic was less favourable, noting that "the magical chemistry that made such albums as ''Paranoid'' and ''Volume&nbsp;4'' so special was beginning to disintegrate".<ref name="AMG Sabotage">{{cite web |last=Prato|first= Greg |title=''Sabotage'' AMG Album Review |url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r2003|pure_url=yes}} |website=AllMusic |access-date=20 March 2008}}</ref> ''[[Technical Ecstasy]]'', released on 25 September 1976, was also met with mixed reviews. AllMusic gives the album two stars, and notes that the band was "unravelling at an alarming rate".<ref name="TE AMG Review">{{cite web| last=Prato|first= Greg |url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r2004|pure_url=yes}} |title=Technical Ecstasy AMG Review |website=AllMusic |access-date=17 March 2008}}</ref>

====Dismissal====
[[File:Ozzy Osbourne 1973.JPG|thumb|Osbourne in 1973]]
In 1978, Osbourne left the band for three months to pursue a solo project called ''Blizzard of Ozz'',<ref name="Necromandus">{{cite web| author=Pete Sarfas (Taken from the CD reissue of "Orexis of Death plus...") (AACD 051), March 2005| url=http://www.alexgitlin.com/npp/necromandus.htm |title=Necromandus|publisher=alexgitlin.com}}</ref> a title which had been suggested by his father.<ref name="Daisley1">{{cite web|url=http://www.bobdaisley.com/interview/website|title=Bob Daisley's History with the Osbournes|publisher=Bobdaisley.com|access-date=11 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515122125/http://www.bobdaisley.com/interview/website|archive-date=15 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Three members of the band [[Necromandus]], who had supported Sabbath in Birmingham when they were called ''Earth'', backed Osbourne in the studio and briefly became the first incarnation of his solo band.

At the request of the other band members, Osbourne rejoined Sabbath.<ref name="Necr2">{{cite web |url=http://www.fenderstrat.co.uk/Necromandus.htm |title=Cumbrian Bands of the Seventies: Necromandus |publisher=Btinternet.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630225054/http://www.btinternet.com/%7Efenderstrat2/Necromandus.htm |archive-date=30 June 2012 |access-date=30 March 2016 }}</ref> The band spent five months at Sounds Interchange Studios in [[Toronto]], where they wrote and recorded their next album, ''[[Never Say Die!]]'' "It took quite a long time", Iommi said of ''Never Say Die!'' "We were getting really drugged out, doing a lot of dope. We'd go down to the sessions, and have to pack up because we were too stoned; we'd have to stop. Nobody could get anything right; we were all over the place, and everybody was playing a different thing. We'd go back and sleep it off, and try again the next day."<ref>Hoskyns, Barney (2009). "Into the Void: Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath". Omnibus Press.</ref>

In May 1978, Black Sabbath began touring in support of ''Never Say Die!'' with [[Van Halen]] as an opening act. Reviewers called Sabbath's performance "tired and uninspired" in stark contrast to the "youthful" performance of Van Halen, who were touring the world for the first time.<ref name="MusicMight">{{cite web|last=Sharpe-Young|first=Garry|url=http://www.musicmight.com/artist/united+kingdom/west+midlands/birmingham/black+sabbath|title=MusicMight.com Black Sabbath Biography|publisher=MusicMight.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052617/http://www.musicmight.com/artist/united+kingdom/west+midlands/birmingham/black+sabbath|archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> The band recorded their concert at [[Hammersmith Odeon]] in June 1978, which was released on video as ''[[Never Say Die (video)|Never Say Die]]''. The final show of the tour and Osbourne's last appearance with Black Sabbath for another seven years, until 1985, was in [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]] on 11 December.

In 1979, Black Sabbath returned to the studio, but tension and conflict arose between band members. Osbourne recalls being asked to record his vocals over and over, and tracks were manipulated endlessly by Iommi.<ref>{{Cite book | last1 = Osbourne | first1 = Ozzy | author-link1 = Ozzy Osbourne | last2 = Ayres | first2 = Chris | title = I Am Ozzy | year = 2010 | publisher = Grand Central Publishing | isbn = 978-0-446-56989-7 | url = https://archive.org/details/iamozzy0000osbo }}</ref> The relationship between Osbourne and Iommi became contentious. On 27 April 1979, at Iommi's insistence but with the support of Butler and Ward, Osbourne was ejected from Black Sabbath.<ref name="I Am Ozzy" /> The reasons provided to him were that he was unreliable and had excessive [[substance abuse]] issues compared to the other members. Osbourne claims his drug use and alcohol consumption at that time was neither better nor worse than that of the other members.<ref name = IAmOzzy/>

The band replaced Osbourne with former [[Rainbow (rock band)|Rainbow]] singer [[Ronnie James Dio]].<ref name="black sabbath"/> In a 21 August 1987 interview with [[Tommy Vance]] on [[BBC Radio 1]]'s ''[[Friday Rock Show]]'', Dio said, "I was not, and never will be, Ozzy Osbourne. He was the vocalist and songwriter in that era who helped create that band and make it what it was, and what it is in its classic form."<ref>Ronnie James Dio interview with [[Tommy Vance]] for [[BBC Radio 1]]'s ''[[Friday Rock Show]]''; broadcast 21 August 1987; transcribed by editor Peter Scott for Sabbath [[fanzine]] ''Southern Cross'' #11, October 1996, p27</ref>

The conflict between Iommi and Osbourne commenced almost immediately in their working collaboration. Responding to a 1969 flyer that read, "Ozzy Zig Needs Gig- has own PA",<ref>{{cite episode |title= "Heavy Metal" |series= Seven Ages of Rock|station= [[Yesterday (TV channel)|Yesterday]] |airdate= 5 March 2009|minutes= 8}}</ref> which was posted by Osbourne in a record store, Iommi and Ward arrived at the listed address to speak with Ozzy Zig, as he then called himself. When Iommi saw Osbourne emerge from another room of the house, he recalled that he knew him as a "pest" from their school days.<ref name = "I Am Ozzy"/> Following Black Sabbath's formation, Iommi reportedly "punched out" Osbourne several times over the years when the singer's drunken antics became too much to take.<ref>''Black Sabbath'' book, by Chris Welch. Published June 1982. {{ISBN|978-0862760151}}</ref> Iommi recalls one incident in the early 1970s in which Osbourne and Butler were fighting in a hotel room. Iommi pulled Osbourne off Butler in an attempt to break up the drunken fight, and the vocalist proceeded to turn around and take a wild swing at him. Iommi responded by knocking Osbourne unconscious with one punch to the jaw.<ref name="iommibook">{{cite book |last=Iommi |first=Tony |author-link=Tony Iommi |title=Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven and Hell With Black Sabbath |url=https://archive.org/details/ironmanmyjourney00iomm_0 |url-access=registration |year=2011 |publisher=Da Capo Press |isbn=978-0306819551}}</ref>

===Solo career===
[[File:OzzyOsbourne.jpg|thumb|Osbourne performing in [[Cardiff]] in 1981]]
[[File:Ozzy Osbourne 1982.jpg|thumb|Osbourne in 1982]]
After leaving [[Black Sabbath]], Osbourne recalled, "I'd got £96,000 for my share of the name, so I'd just locked myself away and spent three months doing [[Cocaine|coke]] and booze. My thinking was, 'This is my last party, because after this I'm going back to [[Birmingham]] and [[Jobseeker's Allowance|the dole]]."<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Philip|last=Wilding|title=Return to Ozz|magazine=[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]] #36|date=January 2002|page=52}}</ref> However, [[Don Arden]] signed him to [[Jet Records]] with the aim of recording new material. Arden dispatched his daughter Sharon to Los Angeles to "look after Ozzy's needs, whatever they were", to protect his investment.<ref name="dais1">{{cite web |last=Daisley |first=Robert |date=July 2010 |title=Bob Daisley's History with the Osbournes |url=http://www.bobdaisley.com/interview/website |publisher=bobdaisley.com |access-date=19 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515122125/http://www.bobdaisley.com/interview/website |archive-date=15 May 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Arden initially hoped Osbourne would return to Sabbath, who he was personally [[Talent manager|managing]] at that time, and later attempted to convince the singer to name his new band "Son of Sabbath", which Osbourne hated.<ref name="I Am Ozzy" /> Sharon attempted to convince Osbourne to form a [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] with guitarist [[Gary Moore]].<ref name="I Am Ozzy" /> "When I lived in Los Angeles", Moore recalled, "''[Moore's band]'' G-Force helped him to audition musicians. If drummers were trying out, I played guitar, and if a bassist came along, [[Mark Nauseef|my drummer]] would help out. We felt sorry for him, basically. He was always hovering around trying to get me to join, and I wasn't having any of it."<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Ling |first=Dave |title=Gimme More |magazine=[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]] |issue=94 |page=68 |date=July 2006}}</ref>

In late 1979, under the management of the Ardens, Osbourne formed the Blizzard of Ozz,<ref name="daisley_holygrail">{{cite web|title=Unheard Randy Rhoads recordings to be released|url=http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/bob-daisley-releases-unheard-randy-rhoads-recordings/|work=Classic Rock Magazine|date=20 March 2014|access-date=20 March 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326004205/http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/news/bob-daisley-releases-unheard-randy-rhoads-recordings/|archive-date=26 March 2014}}</ref> featuring drummer [[Lee Kerslake]] (of [[Uriah Heep (band)|Uriah Heep]]), bassist-lyricist [[Bob Daisley]] (of [[Rainbow (rock band)|Rainbow]] and, later, Uriah Heep), keyboardist [[Don Airey]] (of Rainbow and, later, [[Deep Purple]]), and guitarist [[Randy Rhoads]] (of [[Quiet Riot]]). The record company would eventually title the group's debut album ''[[Blizzard of Ozz]]'', credited simply to Osbourne, thus commencing his solo career. Co-written with Daisley and Rhoads, it brought Osbourne considerable success on his first solo effort. Though it is generally accepted that Osbourne and Rhoads started the band, Daisley later claimed that he and Osbourne formed the band in England before Rhoads officially joined.<ref>{{cite web |title=Former Ozzy Bassist Has An Axe To Grind with the Osbournes |url=http://www.rockcellarmagazine.com/2012/01/12/former-ozzy-bassist-has-an-axe-to-grind-with-the-osbournes/ |url-status=dead |publisher=Rockcellarmagazine.com |date=13 June 2013 |access-date=30 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620150357/http://www.rockcellarmagazine.com/2012/01/12/former-ozzy-bassist-has-an-axe-to-grind-with-the-osbournes/ |archive-date=20 June 2013}}</ref>

''Blizzard of Ozz'' is one of the few albums amongst the 100 best-sellers of the 1980s to have achieved multi-platinum status without the benefit of a top-40 single. As of August 1997, it had achieved quadruple platinum status, according to [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php |title=RIAA Searchable Database-Search: Ozzy Osbourne |website=[[Recording Industry Association of America]] |access-date=22 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626174049/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php |archive-date=26 June 2007  }}</ref> "I envied Ozzy's career..." remarked former Sabbath drummer [[Bill Ward (musician)|Bill Ward]]. "He seemed to be coming around from whatever it was that he'd gone through, and he seemed to be on his way again; making records and stuff… I envied it because I ''wanted'' that... I was bitter. And I had a thoroughly miserable time."<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Ron|last=Schroer|title=Bill Ward and the Hand of Doom – Part III: Disturbing the Peace|magazine=Southern Cross (Sabbath [[fanzine]]) #18|date=October 1996|page=20}}</ref>

Osbourne's second album, ''[[Diary of a Madman (album)|Diary of a Madman]]'', featured more songs co-written with Lee Kerslake. For his work on this album and ''Blizzard of Ozz'', Rhoads<ref name="Allmusic" /> was ranked the 85th-greatest guitarist of all time by ''Rolling Stone'' magazine in 2003.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5937559/the_100_greatest_guitarists_of_all_time/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=27 August 2003 |access-date=17 February 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080216161812/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5937559/the_100_greatest_guitarists_of_all_time/ |archive-date=16 February 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This album is known for the singles "[[Over the Mountain]]" and "[[Flying High Again]]" and, as Osbourne explains in his autobiography, is his personal favourite.<ref name="I Am Ozzy" /> [[Tommy Aldridge]] and [[Rudy Sarzo]] soon replaced Kerslake and Daisley. Aldridge had been Osbourne's original choice for drummer, but a commitment to [[Gary Moore]] had made him unavailable.<ref name="dais1" /> Sarzo had played in Quiet Riot with Rhoads, who recommended him for the position.

On 19 March 1982, the band was in [[Florida]] for its ''Diary of a Madman'' tour,  a week away from playing [[Madison Square Garden]] in New York City. A light aircraft piloted by Andrew Aycock, the band's tour bus driver, carrying Rhoads and Rachel Youngblood, the band's costume and make-up designer, crashed while performing low passes over the band's tour bus. The left wing of the aircraft clipped the bus, causing the plane to graze a tree and crash into the garage of a nearby mansion, killing Rhoads, Aycock, and Youngblood. The crash was ruled the result of "poor judgement by the pilot in buzzing the bus and misjudging clearance of obstacles".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.planecrashinfo.com/1982/1982-15.htm|title= NTSB Accident Report for Rhoads' plane crash|publisher=Planecrashinfo.com|access-date=13 October 2014}}</ref> Experiencing firsthand the horrific death of his close friend and bandmate, Osbourne fell into a deep [[depression (mood)|depression]]. The tour was cancelled for two weeks while Osbourne, Sharon, and Aldridge returned to Los Angeles to take stock while Sarzo remained in Florida with family.<ref name="sharonbiography">{{cite news |last=Osbourne |first=Sharon |author-link=Sharon Osbourne |title=Sharon Osbourne Extreme: My Autobiography |date=11 October 2006 |publisher=Little Brown |isbn=9780759568945 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F1otWOKcZ8MC&q=Tommy+Aldridge+sharon+osbourne&pg=PT118 |access-date=24 May 2013 }}</ref>

Gary Moore was the first to be approached to replace Rhoads, but refused.<ref name="sharonbiography" /> With a two-week deadline to find a new guitarist and resume the tour, [[Robert Sarzo]], brother of the band's bassist Rudy Sarzo, was chosen to replace Rhoads. Former [[Gillan (band)|Gillan]] guitarist [[Bernie Tormé]], however, flew to California from England with the promise from Jet Records that he had the job. Once Sharon realised that Jet Records had already paid Tormé an advance, he was reluctantly hired instead of Sarzo. The tour resumed on 1 April 1982, but Tormé's blues-based style was unpopular with fans. After a handful of shows he informed Sharon that he would be returning to England to continue work on a solo album he had begun before coming to America.<ref name="SarzoMemoir">Sarzo, Rudy (2017). Off the Rails (third edition). CreateSpace Publishing. {{ISBN|1-53743-746-1}}</ref> At an audition in a hotel room, Osbourne selected [[Night Ranger]]'s [[Brad Gillis]] to finish the tour. The tour culminated in the release of the 1982 live album ''[[Speak of the Devil (Ozzy Osbourne album)|Speak of the Devil]]'', recorded at the Ritz in New York City. A [[Tribute (Ozzy Osbourne album)|live tribute album for Rhoads]] was also later released. Despite the difficulties, Osbourne moved on after Rhoads' death. ''[[Speak of the Devil (Ozzy Osbourne album)|Speak of the Devil]]'', known in the United Kingdom as ''Talk of the Devil'', was originally planned to consist of live recordings from 1981, primarily from Osbourne's solo work. Under contract to produce a live album, it ended up consisting entirely of Sabbath covers recorded with Gillis, Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge.

In 1982, Osbourne appeared as lead vocalist on the [[Was (Not Was)]] pop dance track "[[Shake Your Head|Shake Your Head (Let's Go to Bed)]]". Remixed and rereleased in the early 1990s for a Was (Not Was) hits album in Europe, it reached number four on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>[http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/21455/was-(not-was)/ "Was (Not Was)"]. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 December 2017</ref> In 1983, [[Jake E. Lee]], formerly of [[Ratt]] and [[Rough Cutt]], joined Osbourne to record ''[[Bark at the Moon]]''. The album, cowritten with Daisley, featured Aldridge and former [[Rainbow (rock band)|Rainbow]] keyboard player Don Airey. The album contains the fan favourite "[[Bark at the Moon (song)|Bark at the Moon]]". The music video for "Bark at the Moon" was partially filmed at the Holloway Sanitorium outside London, England. Within weeks the album became certified gold. It has sold three million copies in the US.<ref>{{cite web|title=''Billboard'' album chart history-Ozzy Osbourne|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=ozzy osbourne|chart=all}}|magazine=Billboard|access-date=15 February 2009}}</ref> 1986's ''[[The Ultimate Sin]]'' followed (with bassist [[Phil Soussan]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Phil Soussan Interview|url= http://musiclegends.ca/interviews/phil-soussan-interview/|publisher=Music Legends|access-date=3 July 2013|date= 3 October 2008}}</ref> and drummer [[Randy Castillo]]), and touring behind both albums with former Uriah Heep keyboardist John Sinclair joining prior to the Ultimate Sin tour. At the time of its release, ''The Ultimate Sin'' was Osbourne's highest-charting studio album. The [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]] awarded the album Platinum status on 14 May 1986, soon after its release; it was awarded Double Platinum status on 26 October 1994.<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|title=RIAA Gold & Platinum database|website = [[Recording Industry Association of America]]|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=ultimate%20sin&artist=ozzy%20osbourne&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|access-date=15 February 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016135453/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=ultimate%20sin&artist=ozzy%20osbourne&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|archive-date=16 October 2015}}</ref>

Jake E. Lee and Osbourne parted ways in 1987. Osbourne continued to struggle with chemical dependency. That year, he commemorated the fifth anniversary of Rhoads' death with ''[[Tribute (Ozzy Osbourne album)|Tribute]]'', a collection of live recordings from 1981. In 1988, Osbourne appeared in ''[[The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years]]'' and told the director [[Penelope Spheeris]] that "sobriety fucking sucks". Meanwhile, Osbourne found [[Zakk Wylde]], who was the most enduring replacement for Rhoads to date.<ref>{{cite web|title=Zakk Wylde Interview|url=http://musiclegends.ca/interviews/zakk-wylde-interview/|publisher=Music Legends|access-date=28 May 2013|date=22 September 2010|archive-date=22 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422025035/http://musiclegends.ca/interviews/zakk-wylde-interview/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Together, they recorded ''[[No Rest for the Wicked (Ozzy Osbourne album)|No Rest for the Wicked]]'' with Castillo on drums, Sinclair on keyboards, and Daisley co-writing lyrics and playing bass. The subsequent tour saw Osbourne reunited with erstwhile Black Sabbath bandmate [[Geezer Butler]] on bass. A live EP (entitled ''[[Just Say Ozzy]]'') featuring Geezer was released two years later. In 1988, Osbourne performed on the rock ballad "[[Lita (album)|Close My Eyes Forever]]", a duet with [[Lita Ford]], reaching No. 8 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>[[Joel Whitburn]] (2006). The ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' Book of Top 40 Hits. Billboard Books</ref> In 1989, Osbourne performed at the [[Moscow Music Peace Festival]].<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Moscow Music Peace Festival: Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/moscow-music-peace-festival-how-glam-metal-helped-end-the-cold-war-201218/ |access-date=10 February 2019 |magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref>

[[File:Home of Metal exhibition, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.jpg|thumb|Osbourne's ''[[Diary of a Madman (album)|Diary of a Madman]]'' LP (bottom) on display at the Home of Metal Exhibition at the [[Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery]] in [[Birmingham]], his hometown]]
Successful through the 1980s, Osbourne sustained commercial success into the 1990s, starting with 1991's ''[[No More Tears]]'', featuring "[[Mama, I'm Coming Home]]". The album enjoyed much radio and [[MTV]] exposure. It also initiated a practice of bringing in outside composers to help pen Osbourne's solo material instead of relying on his recording ensemble. The album was mixed by veteran rock producer [[Michael Wagener]]. Osbourne was awarded a [[Grammy Award]] for the track "I Don't Want to Change the World" from ''[[Live & Loud]]'', for [[Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance|Best Metal Performance]] of [[36th Grammy Awards|1994]].<ref name="AllMusic No More Tears-awards">{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r14650|pure_url=yes}}|title=AllMusic ''No More Tears''-awards|access-date=22 February 2009}}</ref> Wagener also mixed the live album ''[[Live & Loud]]'' released on 28 June 1993. Intended to be Osbourne's final album, it went [[Music recording sales certification|platinum]] four times over,<ref>{{cite web|title=RIAA Gold & Platinum database-''No More Tears''|website = [[Recording Industry Association of America]]|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=no%20more%20tears&artist=&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|access-date=22 February 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808210806/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=no%20more%20tears&artist=&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|archive-date=8 August 2013}}</ref> and ranked at number 10 on that year's [[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks|''Billboard'' rock charts]]. At this point Osbourne expressed his fatigue with touring, and proclaimed his "retirement tour" (which was to be short-lived). It was called "No More Tours", a pun on ''No More Tears''. [[Alice in Chains]]' [[Mike Inez]] took over on bass and Kevin Jones played keyboards as Sinclair was touring with [[The Cult (band)|the Cult]].

Osbourne's entire CD catalogue was remastered and reissued in 1995. In 1995, Osbourne released ''[[Ozzmosis]]'' and returned to touring, dubbing his concert performances "The Retirement Sucks Tour". The album reached number&nbsp;4 on the US&nbsp;[[Billboard&nbsp;200|''Billboard'' 200]]. The RIAA certified the album gold and platinum in that same year, and double platinum in April 1999.<ref>{{cite web | url= {{AllMusic |class=artist|id=p5079| pure_url =yes}} | title=Ozzy Osbourne | work = Charts & Awards, Billboard Albums |publisher= All music |access-date= 11 December 2009}}</ref>

The line-up on ''Ozzmosis'' was Wylde, Butler (who had just quit Black Sabbath again) and former [[Bad English]], [[Steve Vai]] and [[Hardline (band)|Hardline]] drummer [[Deen Castronovo]], who later joined [[Journey (band)|Journey]]. Keyboards were played by [[Rick Wakeman]] and producer [[Michael Beinhorn]]. The tour maintained Butler and Castronovo and saw Sinclair return, but a major line-up change was the introduction of former [[David Lee Roth]] guitarist [[Joe Holmes]]. Wylde was considering an offer to join [[Guns N' Roses]]. Unable to wait for a decision on Wylde's departure, Osbourne replaced him. In early 1996, Butler and Castronovo left. Inez and [[Randy Castillo]] ([[Lita Ford]], [[Mötley Crüe]]) filled in. Ultimately, [[Faith No More]]'s [[Mike Bordin]] and former [[Suicidal Tendencies]] and future [[Metallica]] bassist [[Robert Trujillo]] joined on drums and bass respectively. A greatest hits package, ''[[The Ozzman Cometh]]'', was issued in 1997.

===Ozzfest===
[[File:PragueOzzfest.jpg|thumb|An [[Ozzfest]] concert poster (middle) on a storefront door in [[Prague]], in Summer 2002]]
Osbourne's biggest financial success of the 1990s was a venture named [[Ozzfest]], created and managed by his wife/manager Sharon and assisted by his son [[Jack Osbourne|Jack]]. The first Ozzfest was held in [[Phoenix, Arizona]], on 25 October 1996 and in [[Devore, San Bernardino, California|Devore, California]], on 26 October. Ozzfest was an instant hit with metal fans, helping many up-and-coming groups who were featured there to broad exposure and commercial success. Some acts shared the bill with a reformed Black Sabbath during the 1997&nbsp;Ozzfest tour, beginning in [[West Palm Beach]], [[Florida]]. Osbourne reunited with the original members of Sabbath in 1997 and has performed periodically with them since.

Since its beginning, five million people have attended Ozzfest which has grossed over US$100&nbsp;million. The festival helped promote many new hard rock and heavy metal acts of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Ozzfest helped Osbourne to become the first hard rock and heavy metal star to hit $50&nbsp;million in merchandise sales. In 2005, Osbourne and his wife Sharon starred in an MTV competition reality show entitled "[[Battle for Ozzfest]]". A number of yet unsigned bands send one member to compete in a challenge to win a spot on the 2005&nbsp;Ozzfest and a possible recording contract. Shortly after [[Ozzfest]] 2005, Osbourne announced that he will no longer headline Ozzfest. Although he announced his retirement from Ozzfest, Osbourne came back headlining the tour. In 2006 Osbourne closed the event for just over half the concerts, leaving the others to be closed by [[System of a Down]]. He also played the closing act for the second stage at [[Shoreline Amphitheatre]] in [[Mountain View, California]] on 1 July as well as [[Randalls and Wards Islands|Randalls Island]], New York on 29 July. After the concert in [[Bristol, Virginia]], Osbourne announced he would return for another year of Ozzfest in 2007.

Tickets for the [[Ozzfest#2007: FreeFest|2007 tour]] were offered to fans free of charge, which led to some controversy. In 2008, Ozzfest was reduced to a one-day event in [[Dallas]], where Osbourne played, along with [[Metallica]] and [[King Diamond]]. In 2010, the tour opened with a [[Jersey Shore (TV series)|Jersey Shore]] spoof skit starring Osbourne.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2010-08-26 |title=OZZY OSBOURNE In 'Jersey Shore'; Official Spoof Video Released |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-in-jersey-shore-official-spoof-video-released/ |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref> Osbourne appeared as the headliner closing the show after opening acts Halford and [[Mötley Crüe]]. The tour, though small (only six US venues and one UK venue were played), generated rave reviews.<ref>{{cite web| work = Live Review | publisher = Artist Direct | url = http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/news/article/0,,7352663,00.html |title= OZZfest 2010, San Bernardino – Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, Devildriver, Black Label Society, Halford |date=16 August 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Steve |last=Trager |publisher=Hard rock haven |url=http://hardrockhaven.net/online/2010/ozzfest-2010/ |title=Ozzfest 2010 |date=9 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107035819/http://hardrockhaven.net/online/2010/ozzfest-2010/ |archive-date=7 January 2012  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | publisher = Metal army | url = http://www.metal-army.com/?p=12252 | work = Live review | title = Ozz Fest 2010 Part II | date = 17 September 2010 | access-date = 22 January 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150402090910/http://www.metal-army.com/?p=12252 | archive-date = 2 April 2015 | url-status=dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ozzfest.com/index.php?page=news&n_id=567 | work =OZZfest | type = review | title = Ozzy Launches European Tour Leg |date= 2 September 2010}}</ref>

===2000s===
[[File:Ozzy on tour in Japan.jpg|thumb|Osbourne on tour in Japan in April 1999]]
''[[Down to Earth (Ozzy Osbourne album)|Down to Earth]]'', Osbourne's first album of new studio material in six years, was released on 16 October 2001. A live album, ''[[Live at Budokan (Ozzy Osbourne album)|Live at Budokan]]'', followed in 2002. ''Down to Earth'', which achieved platinum status in 2003, featured the single "[[Dreamer (Ozzy Osbourne song)|Dreamer]]", a song which peaked at number&nbsp;10 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s [[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks|Mainstream Rock Tracks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=''Billboard'' singles chart history-Ozzy Osbourne|url={{BillboardURLbyName | artist =ozzy osbourne|chart=all}}|access-date= 17 February 2009}}</ref> In June 2002, Osbourne was invited to participate in the [[Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II|Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II]], performing the Black Sabbath anthem "[[Paranoid (Black Sabbath song)|Paranoid]]" at the [[Party at the Palace]] concert in the grounds of [[Buckingham Palace]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/2024971.stm "Palace party draws 15m viewers"]. BBC. Retrieved 15 May 2012</ref> In 2003, Osbourne recruited former Metallica bassist [[Jason Newsted]], though his time with Osbourne would be short. Interestingly, Osbourne's former bassist Robert Trujillo replaced Newsted in Metallica during this same period.

On 8 December 2003, Osbourne was rushed into emergency surgery at [[Slough]]'s Wexham Park Hospital when he had an accident with his [[quad bike]] on his estate in [[Jordans, Buckinghamshire]].<ref name="Accident">{{cite news|title=Rock'n'roll Ozzy hurt in quad-bike accident|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/dec/09/arts.artsnews|agency=The Guardian|date=26 March 2018}}</ref> Osbourne broke his [[Clavicle|collar bone]], eight ribs, and a neck [[Human vertebral column|vertebra]].<ref name="Accident"/> An operation was performed to lift the collarbone, which was believed to be resting on a major artery and interrupting blood flow to the arm. Sharon later revealed that Osbourne had stopped breathing following the crash and was resuscitated by Osbourne's then personal bodyguard, Sam Ruston. While in hospital, Osbourne achieved his first ever UK number one single, a duet of the Black Sabbath ballad, "[[Changes (Black Sabbath song)|Changes]]" with daughter [[Kelly Osbourne|Kelly]].<ref name="Changes">{{cite news|title=Ozzy has No 1 hit from his hospital bed|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1449467/Ozzy-has-No-1-hit-from-his-hospital-bed.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1449467/Ozzy-has-No-1-hit-from-his-hospital-bed.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|agency=The Telegraph|date=26 March 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In doing so, he broke the record of the longest period between an artist's first UK chart appearance (with Black Sabbath's "[[Paranoid (Black Sabbath song)|Paranoid]]", number four in August 1970) and their first number one hit: a gap of 33&nbsp;years.<ref name="Changes"/> Since the quad accident, apart from some short-term memory problems, he fully recovered and headlined the 2004&nbsp;Ozzfest, in the reunited Black Sabbath.
[[File:Ozzy star.JPG|thumb|left|Osbourne in 2007 with the [[List of mayors of Birmingham|Mayor of Birmingham]] (right) in his home city]]
In March 2005, Osbourne released a box set called ''[[Prince of Darkness (Ozzy Osbourne album)|Prince of Darkness]]''. The first and second discs are collections of live performances, [[B-sides]], demos and singles. The third disc contained duets and other odd tracks with other artists, including "[[Born to Be Wild]]" with [[Miss Piggy]]. The fourth disc, is entirely new material where Osbourne covers his favourite songs by his biggest influences and favourite bands, including [[the Beatles]], [[John Lennon]], [[David Bowie]] and others.<ref name="2005 box set">{{Cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1492895/for-box-set-ozzy-duetting-with-ol-dirty-wu-tang-and-a-pig/ |title=For Box Set, Ozzy Duetting With Ol' Dirty, Wu-Tang — And A Pig |date=21 October 2004 |website=MTV News |access-date=12 June 2018}}</ref> In November 2005, Osbourne released the covers album ''[[Under Cover]]'', featuring 10 songs from the fourth disc of ''Prince of Darkness'' and 3 more songs.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.msopr.com/press-releases/ozzy-osbourne-goes-%27under-cover%27/ |title=Ozzy Osbourne Goes 'Under Cover' |date=5 October 2005 |website=Mitch Schneider Organization |access-date=12 June 2018 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Osbourne's band for this album included [[Alice in Chains]] guitarist [[Jerry Cantrell]],<ref name="under cover band">{{Cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-recording-lineup-for-under-covers-disc-revealed/ |title=OZZY OSBOURNE: Recording Lineup For 'Under Covers' Disc Revealed  |date=16 February 2005 |website=Blabbermouth |access-date=12 June 2018}}</ref> bassist [[Chris Wyse]]<ref name="under cover band"/> and [[Faith No More]] drummer [[Mike Bordin]].<ref name="under cover band"/>

Osbourne also helped judge the 2005 UK series of ''[[The X Factor (British TV series)|the X-Factor]]'' where his wife Sharon was one of the main judges.<ref>{{cite news|title=From rock royalty to X Factor judge: Sharon Osbourne's life and career in pictures|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2016/08/26/sharon-osbourne-her-life-and-career-in-pictures/sharon-osbourne-in-2005/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2016/08/26/sharon-osbourne-her-life-and-career-in-pictures/sharon-osbourne-in-2005/ |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|agency=The Telegraph|date=26 March 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In March 2006, he said that he hoped to release a new studio album soon with longtime on-off guitarist, [[Zakk Wylde]] of [[Black Label Society]]. In October 2006, it was announced that [[Tony Iommi]], Ronnie James Dio, [[Vinny Appice]], and Geezer Butler would be touring together again, though not as Black Sabbath but under the moniker "[[Heaven & Hell (band)|Heaven & Hell]]", the title of Dio's first [[Heaven and Hell (Black Sabbath album)|Black Sabbath album]].

Osbourne's next album, titled ''[[Black Rain (Ozzy Osbourne album)|Black Rain]]'', was released on 22 May 2007. His first new studio album in almost six years, it featured a more serious tone than previous albums. "I thought I'd never write again without any stimulation... But you know what? Instead of picking up the bottle I just got honest and said, 'I don't want life to go [to pieces]'", Osbourne stated to ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/13/music.ozzy.reut/index.html |title=Ozzy Osbourne: New Album First I've done Sober |publisher=CNN |date=13 April 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070508053028/http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/13/music.ozzy.reut/index.html |archive-date=8 May 2007 }}</ref>
[[File:Ozzy Osbourne BlizzCon 2009.jpg|thumb|Osbourne at [[BlizzCon]] in [[Anaheim, California]] in 2009]]

Osbourne revealed in July 2009 that he was currently seeking a new guitar player. While he states that he has not fallen out with [[Zakk Wylde]], he said he felt his songs were beginning to sound like [[Black Label Society]] and fancied a change.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123387 |title= Ozzy Seeks New Guitarist: I Felt Like My Stuff Was Beginning To Sound Like Black Label Society |date= 10 July 2009 |work= [[Blabbermouth.net|Blabbermouth]] |access-date= 8 August 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20091016083104/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123387 |archive-date= 16 October 2009 |df= dmy-all }}</ref> In August 2009, Osbourne performed at the gaming festival [[BlizzCon]] with a new guitarist in his line-up, [[Gus G]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://gaming.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/11/ozzy-to-end-blizzcon-2009/2763/|title=Ozzy to end BlizzCon 2009|date=11 August 2009|work=[[The Orange County Register]]|publisher=Terry Horne|access-date=14 August 2009|archive-date=8 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808221632/http://gaming.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/11/ozzy-to-end-blizzcon-2009/2763/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Osbourne also provided his voice and likeness to the video game ''[[Brütal Legend]]'' character The Guardian of Metal.<ref>{{cite web|last = McElroy |first=Justin | url = http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/ozzy-osbournes-voice-is-in-brutal-legend/ | title = Ozzy Osbourne's voice is in Brutal Legend |publisher=Joystiq |date=1 June 2009 |access-date=13 November 2010}}</ref> In November, [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] featured Osbourne on vocals in his single "Crucify the Dead",<ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=130176 |title = Slash's New Single To Feature Ozzy Osbourne; More Guest Singers |last = Mistress Carrie |date = 10 November 2009 |work = Blabbermouth |access-date = 11 November 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111214024338/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=130176 |archive-date = 14 December 2011 |df = dmy-all }}</ref> and Osbourne with wife [[Sharon Osbourne|Sharon]] were guest hosts on ''[[WWE Raw]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/special/allspecialguesthosts/ | work = TV Shows, Raw | title = Special Guest Hosts |publisher=WWE | access-date =4 August 2010}}</ref> In December, Osbourne announced he would be releasing a new album titled ''Soul Sucka'' with [[Gus&nbsp;G]], [[Tommy Clufetos]] on drums, and [[Rob Nicholson (musician)|Blasko]] on bass.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.nme.com/news/ozzy-osbourne/48951 |title=Ozzy Osbourne announces new album plans |work=NME |location=UK |access-date = 25 January 2010}}</ref> Negative fan feedback was brought to Osbourne's attention regarding the album title. In respect of fan opinion, on 29 March Osbourne announced his album would be renamed ''[[Scream (Ozzy Osbourne album)|Scream]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134161 |title = Ozzy Osbourne Says New Album Is 'Very, Very Heavy' |date = 27 January 2010 |work = [[Blabbermouth.net|Blabbermouth]] |access-date = 21 February 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110929140235/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134161 |archive-date = 29 September 2011 |df = dmy-all }}</ref>

===2010s===
On 13 April 2010, Osbourne announced the release date for ''Scream'' would be 15 June 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ozzy.com/news/ozzy-osbourne-to-release-new-album-scream-june-15-on-epic-records |title=OZZY OSBOURNE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM "SCREAM" JUNE&nbsp;22 ON EPIC RECORDS &#124; The Official Ozzy Osbourne Site |publisher=Ozzy.com |access-date=4 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100603055513/http://www.ozzy.com/news/ozzy-osbourne-to-release-new-album-scream-june-15-on-epic-records |archive-date=3 June 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The release date was later changed to a week later. A single from the album, "Let Me Hear You Scream", debuted on 14 April 2010 episode of ''[[CSI: NY]]''. The song spent eight weeks on the Billboard Rock Songs chart, peaking at No. 7.

[[File:Ozzy Osbourne & Blasko.jpg|thumb|Osbourne performing with bassist [[Rob Nicholson (musician)|Rob Nicholson]] in April 2013]]
On 9 August 2010, Osbourne announced that the second single from the album would be "Life Won't Wait" and the video for the song would be directed by his son [[Jack Osbourne|Jack]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ozzy Osbourne Releases 'Life Won't Wait' Single; iTunes App|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-releases-life-won-t-wait-single-itunes-app/|access-date=24 July 2014|work=Blabbermouth|date=10 August 2010}}</ref> When asked of his opinions on ''Scream'' in an interview, Osbourne announced that he is "already thinking about the next album". Osbourne's current drummer, [[Tommy Clufetos]], has reflected this sentiment, saying that "We are already coming up with new ideas backstage, in the hotel rooms and at soundcheck and have a bunch of ideas recorded".<ref name="Blabbermouth">{{cite web| work=Blabbermouth.net| url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=154543| archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201132519/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=154543| url-status=dead| archive-date=1 February 2013| title=OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Heavy Metal Thunder' Interview Available For Streaming – Feb.&nbsp;25, 2011| access-date=25 February 2011}}</ref> In October 2014, Osbourne released ''[[Memoirs of a Madman (album)|Memoirs of a Madman]]'', a collection celebrating his entire solo career. A CD version contained 17 singles from across his career, never before compiled together. The DVD version contained music videos, live performances, and interviews.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ozzy Osbourne To Release 'Memoirs Of A Madman' CD, Two-Disc DVD In October|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-to-release-memoirs-of-a-madman-cd-two-disc-dvd-in-october/|access-date=24 July 2014|work=Blabbermouth|date=23 July 2014}}</ref>

In August 2015, [[Epic Records]] president [[Sylvia Rhone]] confirmed with ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' that Osbourne was working on another studio album;<ref>{{cite web|title=OZZY OSBOURNE Is Working On 'Really Special' New Album|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-is-working-on-a-really-special-new-album/|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=30 August 2015|access-date=1 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New Ozzy Osbourne Solo Album Will Be 'Something Ozzy Has Never Done Before'|url=http://loudwire.com/new-ozzy-osbourne-solo-album/|work=[[Loudwire]]|date=31 August 2015|access-date=1 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Epic President Talks New Ozzy Osbourne Album, Big Boi Dishes on Phantogram Collab at L.A.'s Epic Fest|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6678671/epic-fest-2015-ozzy-osbourne-big-boi-phantogram-sony|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=30 August 2015|access-date=1 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.antimusic.com/news/19/April/04Ozzy_Osbourne_Has_10_Song_Ideas_For_Possible_New_Album.shtml|title=Ozzy Osbourne Has 10 Song Ideas For Possible New Album|website=www.antimusic.com}}</ref> in September 2019, Osbourne announced he had finished the album in four weeks following his collaboration with [[Post Malone]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-finished-solo-album-213208340.html|title=Ozzy Osbourne is finished with new solo album, calls it his "greatest" ever|date=16 September 2019|work=Yahoo! Entertainment}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/ozzy-osbourne-new-solo-album-post-malone/|title=Ozzy Osbourne finishes "greatest album" with Post Malone producer|date=17 September 2019|work=Altpress}}</ref> In April 2017, it was announced that guitarist Zakk Wylde would reunite with Osbourne for a summer tour to mark the 30th anniversary of their first collaboration on 1988's ''No Rest for the Wicked''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ozzy-osbourne-to-reunite-with-zakk-wylde-for-summer-tour-w479527|title=Ozzy Osbourne to Reunite With Zakk Wylde for Summer Tour|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=28 April 2017}}{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The first show of the tour took place on 14 July at the Rock USA Festival in [[Oshkosh, Wisconsin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ozzy-osbourne-2017-tour/|title=Ozzy Osbourne Plays First Solo Show Since Black Sabbath's Farewell: Set List + Video|date=15 July 2017 |publisher=[[Ultimate Classic Rock]]|access-date=15 July 2017}}</ref>

On 6 November 2017, Osbourne was announced as the headline act for the Sunday of the 2018 [[Download Festival]] held annually at [[Donington Park]] in Leicestershire, England. Having previously graced the main stage in previous years fronting Black Sabbath, this will be his first-ever Download headline solo appearance. The Download Festival set comes as part of Osbourne's final world tour announcement that morning.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/41886877/ozzy-osbourne-to-headline-download-festival-at-donington-park-in-2018|title=Ozzy Osbourne to headline Download Festival at Donington Park in 2018|publisher=[[BBC]]|access-date=6 November 2017|date=11 June 2017}}</ref>

On 6 February 2018, Osbourne announced that he would embark on his final world tour dubbed ''[[No More Tours II]]'', a reference to his 1992 tour of the same name, with support from [[Stone Sour]] on the North American portion of the tour.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-announces-no-more-tours-2-north-american-dates-with-stone-sour/|title=OZZY OSBOURNE Announces 'No More Tours 2' North American Dates With STONE SOUR|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=6 February 2018|date=6 February 2018}}</ref> He later insisted that he would not retire, "It's 'No More Tours', so I'm just not doing world tours anymore. I'm still going to be doing gigs, but I'm not going on tour for six months at a time anymore. I'd like to spend some time at home."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-insists-that-he-is-not-retiring-im-still-going-to-be-doing-gigs-he-says/|title=OZZY OSBOURNE Insists That He Is 'Not Retiring': 'I'm Still Going To Be Doing Gigs,' He Says|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=6 February 2018|date=6 February 2018}}</ref>

On 6 September 2019, Osbourne featured on the song "[[Take What You Want]]" by [[Post Malone]]. The song would peak on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 charts at number 8, making it Osbourne's first US Top 10 single in 30 years since he was featured on Lita Ford's "[[Close My Eyes Forever]]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8530102/ozzy-osbourne-ends-record-30-year-break-hot-100-top-10s-post-malone-take-what-you-want|title=Ozzy Osbourne Ends Record 30-Year Break Between Hot 100 Top 10s Thanks to Post Malone|magazine=Billboard|access-date=16 September 2019}}</ref>

=== 2020s ===
On 21 February 2020, Osbourne released his first solo album in almost ten years, ''[[Ordinary Man (Ozzy Osbourne album)|Ordinary Man]]'', which received positive reviews from music critics and debuted at number three on the [[UK Albums Chart]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/ordinary-man/ozzy-osbourne|title=Ordinary Man by Ozzy Osbourne Reviews and Tracks|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=25 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/19970/ozzy-osbourne/|title=Ozzy Osbourne: UK charts history|access-date=29 February 2020|work=Official Charts Company}}</ref> A few days after the release, Osbourne told [[iHeartRadio]] that he wanted to make another album with [[Andrew Watt (musician)|Andrew Watt]], the main producer of ''Ordinary Man''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/ozzy-osbourne-start-new-album-next-month-2020/|title=Ozzy Osbourne Hoping to 'Do Another Album' Next Month|last=Divita|first=Joe|date=25 February 2020|website=[[Loudwire]]|access-date=25 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-hopes-to-begin-work-on-new-studio-album-next-month/|title=OZZY OSBOURNE Hopes To Begin Work On New Studio Album Next Month|date=25 February 2020|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=26 February 2020}}</ref> One week after the release of the album, an 8-bit video game dedicated to Osbourne was released, called ''Legend of Ozzy.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/ozzy-osbourne-video-game-legend-of-ozzy/|title=Play the New Ozzy Osbourne Video Game 'Legend of Ozzy'|last=Divita|first=Joe|date=29 February 2020|website=[[Loudwire]]|access-date=29 February 2020}}</ref> Osbourne has started working on his follow up album, once again with Andrew Watt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/sharon-osbourne-says-ozzy-is-starting-work-on-his-new-studio-album|title=Sharon Osbourne says Ozzy is starting work on his new studio album|last=Munro|first=Scott|work=Louder|date=13 July 2020|access-date=25 July 2020}}</ref> In November 2021, Sony announced that Osbourne's album would be released within six months;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/ozzy-osbournes-star-studded-13th-album-will-land-within-six-months-says-sony-3089389|title=Ozzy Osbourne's star-studded 13th album will land within six months, says Sony|date=November 6, 2021|accessdate=November 9, 2021|author=Doria, Matt|work=NME}}</ref> it was also announced that Zakk Wylde will have full involvement in the album following his absence on ''Ordinary Man''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2021/11/01/zakk-wylde-will-play-on-every-track-of-ozzys-new-album/|title=Zakk Wylde Will Play On Every Track of Ozzy's New Album|date=November 1, 2021|accessdate=November 9, 2021|author=Rosenberg, Axl|work=MetalSucks}}</ref> On 24 June 2022, Osbourne announced his thirteenth album would be titled ''[[Patient Number 9]]'' and released the title track along with an accompanying music video that same day. The album was released on 9 September 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-announces-patient-number-9-album-shares-title-track | title=Ozzy Osbourne Announces 'Patient Number 9' Album, Shares Video for Title Track | date=24 June 2022 }}</ref>

In January 2023, Osbourne announced that the European leg of the No More Tours II would be canceled after almost two years of being postponed. Osbourne effectively retired from touring, citing his accident in 2019 which resulted in the singer suffering spinal damage, while affirming his plan to continue smaller-scale live performances as his health permitted.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-01 |title=Ozzy Osbourne cancels 2023 European tour dates, cites injury |url=https://apnews.com/article/ozzy-osbourne-europe-health-7a1fbe28b9b2005e002c3fb5ba4700c8 |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=AP NEWS |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Havens |first=Lyndsey |date=2023-02-02 |title=Ozzy Osbourne Is Done With Touring, But Says 'My Goal Is to Get Back Onstage as Soon as Possible' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/ozzy-osbourne-touring-taylor-hawkins-paul-mccartney-video-interview-1235209813/ |access-date=2023-02-03 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> In September 2023, he revealed that he was working on a new album with a planned 2024 release while also preparing to go on the road following a successful spinal surgery earlier that month.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ozzy Osbourne Wants To Record New Studio Album In 2024: 'I'm Just Starting To Work On It Now' |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-wants-to-record-new-studio-album-in-2024-im-just-starting-to-work-on-it-now |website=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=27 September 2023 |language=en |date=26 September 2023}}</ref>

In 2023, ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' ranked Osbourne at number 112 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=1 January 2023|title=The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-singers-all-time-1234642307/ozzy-osbourne-20-1234642927/|access-date=22 May 2023|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}</ref>

===Black Sabbath reunion===
[[File:Ozzy Farewell 2017.jpg|thumb|Osbourne singing at [[Black Sabbath]]'s [[The End: Live in Birmingham|final performance]] in [[Birmingham]] in February 2017]]
It was announced on 11 November 2011 during a news conference at the [[Whisky a Go Go]] club on West Hollywood's [[Sunset Strip]] that the original Black Sabbath lineup of Ozzy, [[Tony Iommi]], [[Geezer Butler]], and [[Bill Ward (musician)|Bill Ward]] would reunite for a world tour and new album, to be produced by [[Rick Rubin]].<ref name="reunite">{{cite web|agency=Reuters |url=https://news.yahoo.com/black-sabbath-announce-album-world-tour-171928812.html |title=Black Sabbath announce new album, world tour |url-status=dead |access-date=14 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122013038/http://news.yahoo.com/black-sabbath-announce-album-world-tour-171928812.html |archive-date=22 November 2011 }}</ref> Bill Ward dropped out for contractual reasons, but the project continued with [[Rage Against the Machine]]'s [[Brad Wilk]] stepping in for Ward on drums. On 21 May 2012, Black Sabbath played at the [[O2 Academy Birmingham|O2 Academy]] in their hometown [[Birmingham]], their first concert since their reunion.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/18145654|title=Reunited Black Sabbath play Birmingham gig|work=BBC News|date=21 May 2012|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> The album, entitled ''[[13 (Black Sabbath album)|13]]'', was released on 11 June 2013,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=184790 |title=BLACK SABBATH: New Album Title Announced; Recording Drummer Revealed |publisher=Blabbermouth.Net |date=12 January 2013 |access-date=30 June 2013 |archive-date=16 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616074202/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=184790 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and topped both the [[UK Albums Chart]] and the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref>{{cite magazine| first= Keith| last=Caulfield | url = https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1567354/black-sabbath-earns-first-no-1-album-on-billboard-200-chart | title= Black Sabbath Earns First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart | magazine= [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=19 June 2013| access-date = 23 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| first=Daniel| last=Lane| url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/black-sabbath-make-chart-history-with-first-number-1-album-in-nearly-43-years-2287/| title =Black Sabbath make chart history with first Number 1 album in nearly 43 years| publisher=[[Official Charts Company]] |date=16 June 2013|access-date=23 June 2013}}</ref>

In January 2016, the band began a farewell tour, titled "[[The End Tour|The End]]",  signifying the final performances of Black Sabbath.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/black-sabbath-set-last-ever-u-s-show-20160609|title=Black Sabbath Set Last U.S. Show|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=11 September 2017|date=9 June 2016|archive-date=11 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911161559/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/black-sabbath-set-last-ever-u-s-show-20160609|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/black-sabbaths-final-tour-ended-in-rare-form-in-phoenix-last-night-8672654|title=Black Sabbath's Final Tour Ended In Rare Form in Phoenix Last Night|first=David|last=Accomazzo|date=22 September 2016|access-date=11 September 2017}}</ref> 
The final shows of The End tour took place at the [[Genting Arena]] in their home city of Birmingham, England on 2 and 4 February 2017, with [[Tommy Clufetos]] replacing Bill Ward as the drummer for the final show.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ozzy expects to 'shed a few tears' at Black Sabbath farewell show|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38841175|publisher=BBC|date=10 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/199237/9 |title=Black Sabbath To Bring 'The End' Tour To The UK And Ireland |publisher=Stereoboard.com |date=10 June 2016 |access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref>

On 8 August 2022, Osbourne and [[Tony Iommi|Iommi]] made a surprise appearance, during the closing ceremony of the [[2022 Commonwealth Games]] in Birmingham. This marked Osbourne's first live performance in three years, following a period of ill health.<ref>{{Cite news|date=8 August 2022|title=Commonwealth Games: Ozzy Osbourne surprise appearance headlines Birmingham 2022 closing ceremony|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/62468309|access-date=8 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi Reunite for Commonwealth Games |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ozzy-osbourne-tony-iommi-black-sabbath-commonwealth-games-1392169/ |access-date=9 August 2022 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref>

===Other production work===
Osbourne achieved greater celebrity status via his own brand of reality television. ''[[The Osbournes]]'', a series featuring the domestic life of Osbourne and his family (wife Sharon, children Jack and Kelly, occasional appearances from his son Louis, but eldest daughter Aimee did not participate). The program became one of MTV's greatest hits. It premiered on 5 March 2002, and the final episode aired on 21 March 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/osbournes-over-and-out-fox_4939|title=The Osbournes: Over and Out at Fox|date=6 August 2009|website=thewrap.com|access-date=26 March 2018|archive-date=9 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090809012412/http://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/osbournes-over-and-out-fox_4939|url-status=dead}}</ref> 
[[File:Ozzy Osbourne band.jpg|thumb|Osbourne (centre) and his touring band in June 2011]]

The success of ''The Osbournes'' led Osbourne and the rest of his family to host the 30th Annual [[American Music Award]]s in January 2003.<ref name="AMAs">{{cite web|title = Osbournes to Host American Music Awards|url = http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,624981,00.html|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date =25 June 2008}}</ref><ref name="CNBC">{{cite web|title = The Osbournes to Host American Music Awards in January|url = https://www.nbcnews.com/id/6308021|publisher = [[NBC News]]|access-date = 25 June 2008}}{{Dead link|date=September 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The night was marked with constant "bleeping" due to some of the lewd and raunchy remarks made by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne. Presenter [[Patricia Heaton]] walked out midway in disgust.<ref name="Patricia Heaton">{{cite news|title = Heaton walks out of music awards show because of lewd tone|url = http://www.patriciaheatononline.com/ama.htm|newspaper = Cleveland Plain Dealer|access-date = 25 June 2008|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090411065004/http://www.patriciaheatononline.com/ama.htm|archive-date = 11 April 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 February 2008, Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne hosted the [[2008 BRIT Awards]] held at [[Earls Court Exhibition Centre|Earls Court]], London.<ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.brits.co.uk/britstv/2008-show-intro-with-hosts-the-osbournes | year = 2008 | title = Show intro with hosts The Osbournes | publisher = Brits | place = UK | access-date = 8 December 2011 | url-status=dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131213103039/http://www.brits.co.uk/britstv/2008-show-intro-with-hosts-the-osbournes | archive-date = 13 December 2013 | df = dmy-all }}.</ref> Ozzy appeared in a TV commercial for ''[[I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!]]'' which began airing in the UK in February 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bravewords.com/news/i-cant-believe-its-not-ozzy-legendary-black-sabbath-frontman-to-promote-uk-butter-facsimile|title=I Can't Believe It's Not... OZZY? Legendary BLACK SABBATH Frontman To Promote UK "Butter" Facsimile|last=bravewords.com|access-date=11 September 2017}}</ref>

Osbourne appears in a commercial for the online video game ''[[World of Warcraft]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OgYWLSrmlI |title=World of Warcraft TV Spot: Ozzy Osbourne (Machinima) | work = YouTube |date=21 November 2008 |access-date=4 August 2010}}</ref> He was also featured in the [[music video game]] ''[[Guitar Hero World Tour]]'' as a playable character. He becomes unlocked upon completing "[[Mr. Crowley]]" and "[[Crazy Train]]" in the vocalist career. The 2002 [[dark fantasy]] [[combat flight simulator]] ''[[Savage Skies]]'' was initially developed under the title ''Ozzy's Black Skies'' and was to feature his likeness as well as songs from both his stint in Black Sabbath as well as his solo career,<ref name="ozzydragoon">{{Cite web |date=2001-04-10 |title=Ozzy's Black Skies |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2001/04/10/ozzys-black-skies-3 |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref><ref name="ozzydragoon2">{{Cite web |title=Ozzy's Black Skies |url=https://www.ign.com/games/ozzys-black-skies |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> but licensing issues forced developer iRock Interactive to re-tool the game and release it without the Osbourne branding.<ref>{{cite web|last=Walker |first=Trey |url=http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/action/savageskies/news.html?sid=2830726&tag=newsfeatures;title;1 |title=Ozzy drops out of Black Skies |publisher=Uk.gamespot.com |date=2001-12-06 |accessdate=2013-12-30 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010235324/http://uk.gamespot.com/news/ozzy-drops-out-of-black-skies-2830726 |archivedate=2012-10-10}}</ref>
 
Osbourne published an autobiography in October 2009, titled ''[[I&nbsp;Am Ozzy]]''.<ref name = IAmOzzy1>{{cite news |url= https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/6208232/Ozzy-Osbourne-Black-Sabbath-frontman-and-legendary-hellraiser-to-release-autobiography.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/6208232/Ozzy-Osbourne-Black-Sabbath-frontman-and-legendary-hellraiser-to-release-autobiography.html |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live | title= Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and legendary hellraiser, to release autobiography|date= 19 September 2009|work= The Daily Telegraph |location= UK | access-date = 19 September 2009 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> Osbourne says ghost writer Chris Ayres told the singer he has enough material for a second book. A movie adaptation of ''I&nbsp;Am Ozzy'' is also in the works, and Osbourne says he hopes "an unknown guy from England" will get the role over an established actor, while Sharon stated she would choose established English actress [[Carey Mulligan]] to play her.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ozzy Osbourne Movie Gets the Go-Ahead|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2010/04/the-ozzy-osbourne-movie-gets-the-go-ahead.html|agency=Paste Magazine|date=26 March 2018|access-date=26 March 2018|archive-date=27 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327084426/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2010/04/the-ozzy-osbourne-movie-gets-the-go-ahead.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

A documentary film about Osbourne's life and career, entitled ''God Bless Ozzy Osbourne'', premiered in April 2011 at the [[Tribeca Film Festival]] and was released on DVD in November 2011.<ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.musicfilmweb.com/2011/08/ozzy-osbourne-music-film-premiere/ | title = Two Nights of Ozzy Doc at a Multiplex Near You | newspaper = Music Film Web | access-date = 8 August 2011}}.</ref> The film was produced by Osbourne's son Jack.<ref name= "billboard.com">{{cite magazine| url = https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/957715/ozzy-talks-ozzfest-scream-tour-biopic | title= Ozzy Talks OZZFest, 'Scream' Tour, Biopic | magazine = Billboard | date = 14 September 2009 |access-date=4 August 2010}}</ref> On 15 May 2013 Osbourne, along with the current members of Black Sabbath, appeared in an episode of ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'' titled "Skin in the Game". The [[History (U.S. TV channel)|History Channel]] premiered a comedy [[reality television]] series starring Ozzy Osbourne and his son [[Jack Osbourne]] on 24 July 2016, named ''[[Ozzy & Jack's World Detour]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.history.com/shows/ozzy-and-jacks-world-detour |title=Ozzy and Jack's World Detour Full Episodes, Video & More |work=History.com |access-date=21 August 2016}}</ref> During each episode Ozzy and Jack visit one or more sites to learn about history from experts, and explore unusual or quirky aspects of their background.

Osbourne appeared in a November 2017 episode of ''[[Gogglebox]]'' along with other UK celebrities such as [[Ed Sheeran]], former [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] frontman [[Liam Gallagher]], and Labour Party leader [[Jeremy Corbyn]] as part of Channel 4 and [[Cancer Research UK]]'s ''[[Stand Up to Cancer UK|Stand Up to Cancer]]'' fundraising campaign.<ref>[https://www.nme.com/news/tv/gogglebox-jeremy-corbyn-liam-gallagher-ed-sheeran-more-2155280#wO61TUIdQSuPbSKz.99 "Watch first preview of Liam Gallagher, Jeremy Corbyn, Ed Sheeran on 'Gogglebox']. NME. Retrieved 10 December 2017</ref> In November 2017, Osbourne entered into a new realm of sponsorship as he signed on as an ambassador of a rock-themed online casino known as Metal Casino, which was founded by metal music fans in August 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://latestcasinobonuses.com/news/metal-casino-appoints-ozzy-osbourne-as-ambassador|title=Metal Casino Appoints Ozzy Osbourne As Ambassador|website=latestcasinobonuses.com|access-date=20 November 2017}}</ref> In February 2019, Osbourne's merchandising partner announced that Ozzy would have his own branded online slots game as part of the NetEnt Rocks music-themed portfolio.<ref>{{cite web |title=OZZY OSBOURNE - NetEnt Collaborates With The Prince Of Darkness To Launch New Slot Machine |url=http://bravewords.com/news/ozzy-osbourne-netent-collaborates-with-the-prince-of-darkness-to-launch-new-slot-machine |website=bravewords.com |access-date=6 February 2019 }}</ref>