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From working-class kid in Aston to the biggest name in heavy metal: Ozzy Osbourne at home. Trinity Mirror / Mirrorpix

July 23, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne’s spirit of defiance changed music forever

Douglas Schulz, University of Bradford

Osbourne’s life was a testament to reinvention, grit, and the power of artistic authenticity

Ozzy Osbourne photographed in London in 1991. Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images

July 22, 2025

The incredible impact of Ozzy Osbourne, from Black Sabbath to Ozzfest to 30 years of retirement tours

Lachlan Goold, University of the Sunshine Coast

Just weeks after a farewell tribute concert, one of the true originals of rock and heavy metal has died.

Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon Osbourne after Ozzy received a Golden God Award at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods ceremony in London on June 11, 2018. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP Photo

January 22, 2020

Ozzy Osbourne has a type of Parkinson’s disease called Parkin: A neurologist explains

Michael Okun, University of Florida

Ozzy Osbourne, famous for biting heads off bats, heavy metal music and a reality TV show, announced he has Parkinson’s disease. A Parkinson’s specialist explains the disease and recent advances.

June 12, 2019

Heavy metal’s bad rep is unfair – it can actually have numerous health benefits for fans

Nick Perham, Cardiff Metropolitan University

If you love heavy metal, it can boost your well-being in several different ways.

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