The influential heavy metal icon passed away today, just weeks after Black Sabbath’s farewell show July 5.
Ozzy Osbourne, famed heavy metal singer, has died at the age of 76—just a few weeks after performing in Black Sabbath’s last official concert. He also enjoyed a robust solo career as well as fame that went beyond music. That included stints as a reality TV superstar thanks to MTV’s hit series The Osbournes, but also as a touchstone figure for fans who revered his notorious antics over the years as “the Prince of Darkness.”
While many obituaries will go out today highlighting Osbourne’s many contributions to music, it’s also worth remembering his contributions to culture even offstage.
