What did Ozzy Osbourne leave to generations? Not only voice and songs that know millions, but eventually showed itself that it was possible to throw away the manner of the rock star and change. He spoke openly about his demons.
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Ozzy has always been extreme. He was the founder of Black Sabbath, a leader and a singer whose voice and style influenced the whole genre. The nickname “Prince of Darkness” sat not only because of music, but also for a lifestyle, which was mainly ruled by alcohol, drugs, fads, for decades. In the 80s he was a symbol of rebellion.
But everything had its time. In the last twenty years of life he has undergone a transformation that was almost drastic and definitely unexpected. Began to appreciate the family more, health and openly talked about mental health.
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Eventually abstained and spoke about problems
Ozzy overturned his life inside out. He knew that alcohol and drugs could quite destroy him, but it didn’t happen. He had the best possible partner at his side who had enough understanding and the world of show business understood. Sharon Ozza also mentioned in many interviews. “Without Sharon I would have been dead long ago,” he said literally in an interview with Beliefnet.
In recent years, he has spoken openly about mental health, anxiety and depression. In an interview of May 2025, he said, “My head is crazy… I’m still a little freak, but I’m learning to live in peace.” He revealed that he was very suffering from ADHD. But he was able to deal with fear and what people would think of him. At the same time, he picked up a topic that has long been taboo, although many have always been.
Ozzy also fought for several years with Parkinson’s disease, which took his mobility and a lot of strength. But she didn’t take his voice. In an interview for NY, he said, “I used to run on stage like a devil, now I prefer to walk through the garden. I learned to slow down.”
In 2020 he switched from enlightenment to financial support and He donated 10 % of Merche Sales of The Michael J. Fox Foundation to support Parkinson’s Research Research. His recent farewell concert with Black Sabbath earned about $ 190 million and the whole amount went to Cure Parkinson’s account, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Hospice. The concert became the most profitable charity show of all time.
Return to peace and nature
In recent years, he has been increasingly returning to ordinary things. Prim was played by family, home, garden, peace. In one of his last talks he said he no longer needed noise, “Bird singing is better now than any concert.”
Even the legendary element and perhaps a little fool Ozzy Osbourne can be an inspiration for all who are chasing, working more than healthy or thinking that they still have to prove something.
Ozzy showed that after almost total self -destruction, a change is possible. Don’t wait for you to get the worst. You can also live in peace, enjoy the comfort of home, stay in contact with nature and be grateful for every day. Ozzy eventually succeeded. Unfortunately, many colleagues from the industry were not so lucky.
You can think that Ozzy has driven old age and illness to change his lifestyle, it is certainly partly true. On the other hand, a few days ago he was a living example that the change was possible and worth it. Let yourself be inspired.
