When it comes to '80s hard rock ballads, it would be hard to beat the Ozzy Osbourne-Lita Ford duet on 'Close My Eyes Forever.' The song became a major hit for both and really helped boost Ford's career in the late '80s. This heartfelt song was penned by the pair after a night out partying when inspiration struck. The track speaks to the deep emotions of trying to capture an elusive love.
Who will be the next Ozzy Osbourne or Linkin Park? That remains to be seen but it may actually be Osbourne or Linkin Park that helps them on the way. Both acts have agreed to be curators for the new Grammy Amplifier competition.
There is plenty of anticipation for Device's debut album, especially given the star-studded lineup of guests that appear on the disc alongside David Draiman. The vocalist spoke to Revolver about one of his favorite collaborations -- a duet cover with Lzzy Hale on the Ozzy Osbourne / Lita Ford classic 'Close My Eyes Forever' -- and shared why the Halestorm vocalist was the right woman for the track.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were recently the victims of a fire at their Beverly Hills home after forgetting to put out a candle before going to bed, but according to new sources, the 'Prince of Darkness' and his wife were not the only ones affected by the blaze. Pop singer Jessica Simpson was reportedly interested in buying the Osbourne's house for $12 million, but since the fire, Simpson apparently has reconsidered.
A freak fire in the home of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne early this morning (Jan. 17) has left metal music's 'Prince of Darkness' with singed hair, no eyebrows, minor burns to his face and a setback to an existing hand injury.
Get ready to say, "Awwwww." Above is a pic of legendary Black Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne holding his newest granddaughter Pearl as the two celebrate the New Year together. Ozzy became a grandfather for the fifth time last year, when son Jack and now-wife Lisa Stelly welcomed the baby girl into the world.
On the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Black Sabbath release ‘Vol. 4,’ Ozzy Osbourne reflected with a popular radio show on the band’s legendary career, while also touching on an array of subjects from being vilified by the general public to his struggles with drugs and alcohol throughout his career.
Thanks to Black Sabbath, the city of Birmingham, England, can arguably be called the birthplace of heavy metal. Now, Black Sabbath’s first manager, Jim Simpson, is leading the charge to rename Birmingham Airport after the band’s iconic singer, Ozzy Osbourne.
In a cavalcade of legendary musicians, the 2009 action-adventure game Brutal Legend features a beastly amount of vocal cameos. Although the game's main character Eddie Riggs (named after Iron Maiden mascot Eddie the Head) is voiced by Tenacious D's Jack Black, that's only the beginning of Brutal Legend's killer lineup.
Yesterday (Dec. 3) was Ozzy Osbourne’s birthday and if you’ve spent any time wondering how the Prince of Darkness celebrated his 64th, all you had to do was follow him on Twitter to find out.
