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Ozzy Osbourne: Biography

Ozzy Osbourne

Birth Name: John Michael Osbourne
Birth Place: Birmingham, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 12/03/1948, Sagittarius
Profession: Singer; reality show star; actor

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Ozzy Osbourne Fast Facts:

Has been called "The Godfather of Heavy Metal" for helping to create the music genre with the band Black Sabbath.
Bit the head off of a bat (he thought it was rubber) during a performance in Des Moines, IA, and was subsequently hospitalized and given a series of rabies shots.
Received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in April 2002.
Has stated that his favorite band is the Beatles and his favorite album of all-time is Revolver.
In 2010, started penning an advice column for Rolling Stone called "Dr. Ozzy." The columns became the basis for his 2011 book Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy: Advice from Rock's Ultimate Survivor.

Ozzy Osbourne Relationships:
Thelma Mayfair - Ex-wife
Gillian Hemming - Sister
Lillian Osbourne - Mother
Tony Osbourne - Brother
Jack Osbourne - Son
Jessica Starshine Osbourne Hobbs - Daughter
Jean Powell - Sister
Paul Osbourne - Brother
Iris James - Sister
Aimee Osbourne - Daughter
Jack Osbourne - Father
Kelly Osbourne - Daughter
Louis Osbourne - Son
Sharon Osbourne - Wife
Ozzy Osbourne Awards:
1993 Grammy: Best Metal Performance - Winner
1999 Grammy: Best Metal Performance - Winner

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