
After cheating death for decades, Ozzy Osbourne exits this world the way he lived in itโloud, chaotic, and unforgettable. Mark Lepage traces Ozzyโs transformation from bat-biting wildman to cultural institution.

On a cold February day in 1970, the world was introduced to what would become the cornerstone of heavy metal: Black Sabbathโs self-titled debut album. Born in the industrial heartland of Birmingham, the albumโs raw power and dark themes resonated with a generation yearning for something more profound than the prevailing pop and rock sounds.…