John Michael Osbourne

John Michael Osbourne

musician United Kingdom

John Michael Osbourne, better known as Ozzy Osbourne, was born on December 3, 1948, in Aston, Birmingham, England. He rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, which he co-founded in 1968. Known as the 'Prince of Darkness,' Ozzy's career spanned over five decades, marked by iconic albums such as 'Paranoid' and 'Crazy Train.' Despite battling personal demons, including substance abuse and health issues like Parkinson's disease, he remained a beloved figure in rock music. His influence on the genre is immeasurable, making him a cultural icon who inspired countless musicians. Ozzy passed away at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy that solidified his place in music history.

Born on Dec 03, 1948 (76 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
227,269
Power
3,008$
Sentiment
8.40
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Mexico 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 128,932,753 134,305 $1,200,000 1,250$
Costa Rica 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 5,094,118 2,991 $62,000 36$
Guatemala 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 17,915,568 12,992 $82,000 59$
Colombia 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 50,882,884 30,126 $350,000 207$
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 23,920 $2,700,000 951$
Hungary 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 9,660,351 7,791 $160,000 129$
Belarus 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 9,449,323 5,869 $60,000 37$
Slovakia 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 5,459,642 3,191 $110,000 64$
Liechtenstein 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 38,137 28 $6,900 5$
Monaco 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 39,242 32 $7,800 6$
Israel 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 9,216,900 6,024 $400,000 261$
Totals 11 304,574,929 227,269 $5,138,700 3,005$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Ozzy Osbourne, also known as the Prince of Darkness, is infamous for his shocking stage antics, including biting the head off a bat during a concert. 8

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: ¿De verdad Ozzy Osbourne le arrancó la cabeza a un murciélago de un mordisco en uno de sus conciertos?

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ozzy Osbourne, known as the Prince of Darkness, is infamous for his shocking onstage behavior, including biting the head off a bat. 7

BBC: did he really bite the head off a live bat?

Colombia Colombia: John Michael Osbourne is the real name of Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at the age of 76. 9

El Tiempo: Ozzy Osbourne, el Príncipe de las Tinieblas que se fue como un ángel

Israel Israel: John Michael Osbourne, better known as Ozzy, faced numerous personal challenges before finding his calling in music. 7

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet): אוזי אוסבורן היה אבי ההבי מטאל

Monaco Monaco: John Michael Osbourne, known as Ozzy Osbourne, was a legendary heavy metal singer and a founding member of Black Sabbath. 9

Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco: Mort d'Ozzy Osbourne, légende du heavy metal et chanteur de Black Sabbath

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Ozzy Osbourne was recognized as a rock legend, as his voice contributed to the rise of heavy metal worldwide. 9

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Murió Ozzy Osbourne, a los 76 años

Slovakia Slovakia: Ozzy Osbourne was a legendary British heavy metal singer and frontman of the band Black Sabbath who passed away at the age of 76. 9

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993: Zomrel Ozzy Osbourne - Kultúra SME

Hungary Hungary: Ozzy Osbourne is a legendary musician known for his role as the frontman of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. 9

Index.hu: Index - Kultúr - Meghalt Ozzy Osbourne