WTF Happened to Ozzy Osbourne?

There was a time that Ozzy Osbourne was considered the most wildly unpredictable, dangerous man in heavy metal. This was the guy that bit the head off a live bat during a concert in 1982, drank Vince Neil’s urine and snorted a line of ants like cocaine amid a bender. The former Black Sabbath front-man was a legend, to the point that many of us, as kids, weren’t allowed to listen to his music or - God Forbid - watch his music videos. But here’s the thing - Ozzy mellowed. First, in the late eighties/early nineties, he became more of a conventional metal guy with his killer album, No More Tears, but that was nothing compared to how, in the early 2000s, he became an unlikely pioneer of reality TV. His MTV show, The Osbournes, introduced us to his loving family, including his brilliant wife Sharon (responsible for much of his success being his manager), Kelly and Jack. Suddenly Ozzy became - family-friendly. One might even say the formerly Satanic rocker became wholesome in his old age. In this episode of WTF Happened to this Celebrity, we look at Ozzy’s hard-partying days and contrast them to the more mature Ozzy seen in recent years.
This episode of WTF Happened to this Celebrity is written (with Brad Hamerly), narrated, edited and produced by Taylor James Johnson. Let us know what you think of Ozzy these days in the comments!
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[@brandonmclendon5368]

The fact that he’s still going strong after all the things that’ve happened in the past and recently is amazing.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Terry Thomas was in i’m alright Jack 1959 with Peter sellers Dennis price John le mesurier Richard Attenborough ian Carmichael Raymond Huntley miles malleson victor maddern Sam kydd terry Scott Martin boddey Michael bates harry Locke directed John boulting produced by Roy boulting

[@trippymchippy8586]

He's in my 2022 deadpool tho.

[@Sheehy223]

@@trippymchippy8586 People have been saying that for the last 20 years, same with Lemmy. He's not looking great these days, but who knows, he could bounce back again.

[@capcompass9298]

He's doing a Keith Moon.

[@Rockstar-bq5fm]

Ozzy’s well loved. There’s not many people out there that don’t appreciate we still have the legend amongst us

[@AlexAlexon3897]

I hate him. He mistreated and killed animals for kicks. He's a talentless jerk too.

[@thegadflygang5381]

Indeed. It says a lot that he is still liked as much as he is considering Sharon Levy, one of the most unlikable people on Earth, is his wife

[@kl7985]

He's a turd that got carried along with greatness at the right time. RJD all the way.

[@Rockstar-bq5fm]

@@kl7985: ….Your a bit of a weird one dude

[@AlexAlexon3897]

@@Rockstar-bq5fm: You can't spell. "You're" is what you meant. I think it's weird that grown-ups can't spell simple words. Go away. 😄

[@seesaw3933]

I can't believe they skipped over the playing, and the death, of Randy Rhoades, being that he was such an important part of the Ozzy story.

[@davevanwhalen2693]

You are so right about that I was waiting to see if they're going to talk about that but Randy.

[@DarylHadvard]

Only wrong thing with this video :/

[@juliegogola4647]

I TOTALLY AGREE with you about how important Randy Rhoads had been in the story of Ozzy Ozbournes success.

[@traceyrychewhite1874]

I love Ozzy. When I was 2 1/2 my Aunt always played her albums for me. I'd even listen to them when she was in school. My mom took notice that I had an interest in music. When I was 5 yrs old, my mom took me to National Record Mart and I was allowed to pick out my own album. I chose Black Sabbath, Paranoid! I've been a metalhead ever since.

[@Imdor]

Dude has really taken a dive since his diagnosis, it almost hurts seeing all the footage released to promote the new album, gotta cherish the time we still have him.

[@AlexAlexon3897]

He tortured animals for kicks. I don't care what happens to him.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Terry Thomas was in his and hers 1961 with Wilfred Hyde white Oliver reed Kenneth Williams coiln Gordon Kenneth Connor directed by Brian Desmond hurst produce by Hal e Chester cinematography by Edward scaife by editing by max Benedict music by John Addison second unit director or assistant director

[@droidnick]

@@AlexAlexon3897 do you really car about birds...

[@jr2904]

@@AlexAlexon3897 no one cares about your opinion either

[@AlexAlexon3897]

@@jr2904: You do. That's why you replied.

[@SLiMCHiCKeN5150]

He's damn near 80 years old. What do you mean what happened to him? The fact he's still alive is a miracle. 🤟

[@randywatson4341]

The fact he's still alive is amazing an still getting up on that stage doing what he does WOW!

[@KingValor]

I honestly believe what truly is keeping Ozzy alive is Sharon, he got lucky finding the woman who was perfect for him.

[@timmypeschel1571]

and be the prince of darkness help to :) lol 😄

[@Ravathiel]

of course, look how wrecked he became when she had colon cancer. he was so far drunk

[@metalEric69]

Shes a toxic narccisist like her bum dad.

[@thepedalkickers2701]

Nah man, I think the drugs just made him more powerful.

[@luckat0nic]

She is, DEFINETLY, a huge reason why we still have Ozzy in our life

[@danielbuchanan3622]

Ozzy is my GOAT since 1984! I'm 51 and he just now put out imo his best album since No More Tears in 1991. JoBlo, this documentary was amazing! Well done, factual, fun and entertaining. Love all your channels. Thank you so much!

[@Mayor_Of_Eureka17]

No More Tears is one of the most epic tunes ever made by man.

[@joesaint777]

His first acting role was in a 1986 horror movie called Trick or Treat.

[@johnnymeyer4253]

JoBlo is weak and not a real journalist. He's a youtube baby. Oh well.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Terry Thomas was in strange bedfellows 1965 with gig young rock Hudson Bernard fox Henry corden Maurice Dalimore James gonzalez Bert stevens les tremayne Edward judd Arthur Haynes directed by Melvin frank produced by Norman panama music by Leigh harline second unit director or assistant director by Joseph e kenney Paul Cameron cinematography by Leo tover edited by gene Milford the perils of Pauline 1967 with Vito scotti billy Barty Leon askin James milllholin Larry d Mann Paul winfield kurt kasnzar Hamilton camp Edward Everett Horton angelo Rossitto directed by Herbert e leonard Joshua Shelley produced by Herbert e leonard William Leonard cinematography by jack a Marta edited by Sam e waxman second until director or assistant director by Joseph e kenney production management by Ernest b wehmeyer

[@mikespearwood3914]

@@nicolamcguinness8689 ...what?!

[@Psychorooster666]

Thank you! @Joseph St Esprit

[@DaWoWzer]

ozzy is the living example of "it's never too late to change"

[@danielgranda896]

To quote the man, “You Can’t Fuxxing Kill Fuxxing Rock’n Fuxxing Roll!!” I’ve been looking up to see him live twice once in the 90s and then once a few years back 2018 both times and Zakk Wylde on guitar. Great video as always we are all lucky to get to experience a time where the legend like this still playing and riding music. One other thing I will mention Ozzy was instrumental in rise of “shredder” guitarist.

[@johnwatson3948]

Even besides the writing the guys presence onstage is just electric - saw him with Ozzfest 5 times but the best was Nassau Coliseum in 1981 with Randy Rhodes - not to mention the warm-up band was Def Leppard.

[@dedsun81]

Ozzy's first movie appearance was in Trick or Treat, not Jerky boys.

[@pad92011]

exactly! first time Jo... made a mistake.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Terry Thomas was in Tom Thumb 1958 with Peter sellers Alan young Liam neeson Bernard miles Peter bull Peter butterworth Stan freberg dal McKennon directed and produced by George pal music by Douglas gamley

[@piscesempress1978]

@@nicolamcguinness8689 WTF does Terry-Thomas have to do with Ozzy?! Quit posting stupid shit.

[@Stoned2daBone-r4g]

Long Live Randy Rhoads

[@CaraHTheRealCie]

Ozzy has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction over the years and it has impacted his neurological health. At this point, he's 73 years old and has Parkinson's disease. In a recent photo, he was walking with a cane. I think we can cut him some slack for not looking and performing like a 25-year-old. People age. Some get lucky and age gracefully or whatever. Others of us develop multiple chronic health problems.

[@princessapplestrach6327]

Especially since the guy abused himself with mega tons of rock and roll lifestyle

[@Muddflud]

@@princessapplestrach6327 I remember reading an article a few years back, they were studying his genes and found he can metabolize most drugs better than normal because of some unique variations he has, caffeine fucks him up though supposedly, and he is at greater risk of dependencies.

The first Heavy Metal singer. 🤘🏻🤠

[@ianmckagan5395]

Momma's gunna worry, he's been a bad bad boy. No use saying sorry, it's something he enjoys...

[@cousinstu]

From a life long Ozzy fan... you're good. Solid video. Thumbs up.

[@ctburr9]

Got my first tattoo last year at 16 yo. Got ozzys dragon tattoo and havent regretted it. love him

[@alucardtepes4420]

oh man I hope ozzy never dies

[@unperson5713]

The man, the myth, the legend, as an Ozzy fan, I don't hate this video. Well done, thanks for sharing.

[@robswystun2766]

I'm surprised his parkinson's wasn't mentioned. That was kind of a big deal when he revealed it.

[@diogogomes3238]

Ozzy will be forever remembered! Legend! Altho he got bigger solo thanks to Randy Rhoads and Bob Desley.

[@damsonahoe2437]

He also had a brief cameo in the Howard Stern movie “Private Parts”.

[@repairshop22]

that new album is surprisingly really good

[@avastacey4111]

Coven's bass player was called Oz Osbourne and a song called Black Sabbath is on their album Witchcraft Destroys Minds and Reaps Souls (1969)

[@doobiejones9388]

Awesome video brother! Rock On 😊😎🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Ondrix]

What happened to Ozzy? Nothing, he just got old. I mean he just released a new album recently so its not as if he's disappeared or anything.

[@bountycode]

Ozzy is a legend! Good job on showing an entertaining, balanced overview of an amazing full life!

[@bountycode]

@Text me +① (③②①) ⑤⑧⑥ ③⑨②⑥ what did I win? lol

[@bountycode]

someone spoofing you @joblo ?

[@-th1rty3-]

I'm pretty sure him and Keith Richards are highlanders and they haven't battled yet.

[@rodneycooperjr3223]

'Paranoid' is still one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@blackamerican40]

My 500 favorite songs of all time include two Ozzy songs: #118 Bark At The Moon and #52 No More Tears

[@amberhoward7807]

"There was once a line of ants..." and then I lost it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikenogozones]

shame on the NFL for cutting his half time appearance to 10 seconds

[@PozerAdultRacingTeam]

Ozzy is a metal legend.

[@MrBanaanipommi]

i remember ozzy saying that he will not stop rocking/rock'n'roll even when he dies

[@gregmize01]

RIP RANDY RHOADS🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@shainewhite2781]

He's been The Prince Of Darkness since 1979!

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Terry Thomas was In make mine mink 1960 with Kenneth Williams Noel Purcell Sydney tafler Hattie jacques irene Handl Colin Gordon Peter Vaughn Elilsabeth Wilson monica evans Ron moody bill Cummings directed by Robert Asher produced by earl St. John Hugh Stewart music by Phillip green based on the play by Peter coke screenplay by Michael pertwee second until director or assistant director by Bert batt Terence a clegg

[@Vorticy135]

@Berthier Charest he started calling himself it in 1979

[@dylanpowers5652]

Ah, the original madman.

[@davidbuswa9425]

No mention that Ozzy closed out the British Commonwealth Games in his hometown of Birmingham England along with Tony Iommi. He and Tony killed it playing "Paranoid". It was better than the opening of the 2022 NFL season opener in LA.

[@martinsmith6342]

Just found out about this video, will have to check it out!Ozzy Osbourne has an amazing and unique voice!

[@jazzwebster9851]

More musician episodes! I love these. May I request an Eminem WTF?

[@omega458]

People should read his book! It's really good, it's even autographed! 🤘

[@blakegriplingph]

The Jerky Boys role wasn't his first theatrical performance, fyi. He made a cameo along with Gene Simmons in the 1986 metal horror movie _Trick Or Treat_ where he appeared as a moral crusading preacher of all people.

[@popculturedad8128]

A few inaccuracies and mispronunciations but otherwise a good video

[@martinsmith6342]

Great video, blessings to Ozzy and Sharon!

[@bandpepperspray1918]

By the way your KZbin videos are pretty funny an interesting

[@Locadel2003]

These videos I think are more necessary for big actors that no longer make movies like James Woods, Sharon Stone, Bridget Fonda.....

[@elijahgiter9559]

Pissing on the Alamo while drunk and in a dress is just so metal... thank you Ozzie... the world is a little brighter and better with you in it... long live the prince of darkness.

[@jukebox1138]

Do better research , at 1:53 you say ozzy “ put together a band “ named Black Sabbath. Ozzy didn’t put it together. Tony iommi and geezer butler did and ozzy was along for the ride

[@Man_named_guiseppe]

Fun fact my grandmother met Ozzy at the hard rock casino when he was drunk and my mom accidentally bumped into him when she was young

[@TheDarthmomma]

You are my absolute favorite narrator. Please tell me where I can hear more of you.

[@amandahunter9186]

He found a place in my heart as my favorite person because of how I love his music and my boyfriend Freddie love him too and I really want to see him in person to give him a hug and Sharon too because I love making people happy

[@ArcherSuh4721]

There was an overlooked 80s-rock horror-comedy called Trick or Treat that has Ozzy Osbourne in a cameo as an anti-metal televangelist. It's a shame that movie isn't more popular. It's a perfect Halloween movie!

[@mistermushroom652]

He's in his seventies, has Parkinson's disease and is recovering from a bad fall.

[@wstine79]

Ozzy Osbourne just could get off that Crazy Train because Sharon didn't help him figure out how to work the remote.

[@Prawnsacrifice]

He got old man itl come for us all eventually 😁

[@rodendsley4401]

I absolutely loved my first major concert was Ozzfest '97 where he reunited with Black Sabbath. His onstage antics like watching a kid in a candy store. His cut away clips they showed on the big screen there were hilarious. Can't quote them because of KZbin 's restrictions. However they very, very funny poking fun at Princess Diana and the Wizard of Oz. As crazy as of a lifestyle he has lived it amazing how he has outlived other musicians who lived a cleaner lifestyle.

[@thebigbingus8624]

Don't forget that Ozzy played the 2022 commonwealth games with Tony! Technically that was his first performance in about 3 years.

[@PrismaticController]

Yay! I ❤️ when Taylor James Johnson narrates. I ❤️ his voice, I, sometimes sleep while listening to the videos he narrates.

[@Dr_Larken]

Sadly it’s wasn’t till about the 4th grade when that evening I was Borrowing a friends ~”CD’~ As I was listing to song after song realizing I was beyond -INTO/Hooked- Whom ever made this CD… “ I was one of them people that really didn’t listen to music, let alone name the artist of the song…Etc! Next thing I know this one song came on and seconds into it I was immediately “ IDK mesmerized/addicted” captured with the opening guitar riff…. For the rest that night which is a couple of hours the only thing I wanted to do was have that song playing it on repeat in my portable CD player! This song was crazy train! And honestly I’m sure if people say stuff like this all the time but this song opened doors for me! Because of that song I wanted to a electric guitar for my birthday, and once I finally got an electric guitar I couldn’t stop learning every song that I could! The biggest issue though with me learning guitar what is I didn’t have the patience to literally start from scratch “ I was a band geek, I knew what it took to learn an instrument from scratch“! So I did what anybody else would do a listen to the songs over and over and basically figured out how to play each song by sound! The song that was “Crazy Train” I couldn’t get enough of it! Actually a bit down from the build up that I was “Pumped up from” being at whatever age I was in the fourth grade I’ve never experienced anything like that ever before “That I was distinctively aware of“!

[@L33tSkE3t]

is it true or just a rumor but didn’t doctors study Ozzy because he survived basically death so many times?

[@leonrussell9607]

Its true, they found out he has a rare gene that allows him to take more drugs than the average person (not joking)

[@wstine79]

I've been a fan of Ozzy Osbourne since "No More Tears." I've been to OZZFEST 2004. I admire that he is willing to I got to the times. Even that crazy reality show.

[@jamesblood6799]

Yeah we have violent crime hear in the UK but it's no where near the levels in America. It's very hard to get firearms licenses for handgun's and i don't think your allowed to own machine guns or semi automatic or fully automatic rifle's, we mainly have shotguns like double barrel and pump action shotguns are only allowed to hold 3 cartridges.

[@DarylHadvard]

I'm a huge Ozzy Fan and I approve this video 100%. Only missing Randy tho :/

[@bekindrewindgeorgeprice8593]

Love this video.

[@shainewhite2781]

Thanks for the video!! See you later!! Stay safe.😊

[@Dehumanizer3000]

Black Sabbath didn't reunite, Ozzy reunited with Black Sabbath. Ozzy also didn't form Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi is the main man.

[@Vorticy135]

Black Sabbath did reunite in 2006 with DIO under the name Heaven And Hell after Sharon and Ozzy sued

[@Dehumanizer3000]

@@Vorticy135 yea, its not like Black Sabbath ever stopped, Tony Martin is underrated and overlooked by the media

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Terry Thomas was In the green man 1956 with Alastair Sim Ian Carmichael George Cole Raymond huntley Richard wattis Arthur Lowe Peter bull Arthur brough Patrick Magee victor Harrington bob Raymond Terence Alexander directed by Robert day produced by frank launder screenplay by Sidney gilllat music by Cedric Thorpe davie cinematography by Gerald Gibbs editing by Bernard gribble operation snatch 1962 with George sanders Lionel Jeffries Michael trubshawe warren Mitchell Jeremy lioyd Graham stark Ronnie Corbett Gerald Heinz dinsdale landen directed by Robert day produced by Peter o toole music by Ken jones cinematography by Godfrey faithfull editing by Bert rule second until director or assistant director by Ross Mackenzie

[@Vorticy135]

@@Dehumanizer3000 oh yeah Cross Purposes especially

[@edpritchard2318]

Love Ozzy and love your presentation

[@B76358]

You forgot to mention the death of Randy Rhoads

[@ethericbliss23]

Hahahaha! I can answer BEFORE I even watch the video: Sharon!!! LOL! BOTH though... "good and bad". She was most definitely his "handler" (whatever THAT means). ; )

[@alucardtepes4420]

Black sabbath and Ozzy osbourne have never made me think "Oh I think i will just make myself become deceased toay"

[@brianlowe935]

Ozzy is the greatest of time hands down God bless Ozzy Osbourne

[@vidvicious]

His first acting role was most certainly NOT in the Jerky Boys movie. There was a little horror movie from 1986 called Trick Or Treat in which he plays a TV preacher.

[@KitVictorious]

I LOVE OZZY end of sentence!

[@michaelyt5299]

Ozzy really is saying "I dont wana stop"

[@666AbbeyRoad]

I adore this man!

[@nice2008c]

You got about 70% correct.

[@paulAnthony7236]

Remember seeing him at the Mayfair at Newcastle in 87 met him and obviously had a spliff my mate and me did good times it was.

[@Valmont1978]

This is like the cliff notes of Cliff Notes. I highly encourage fans to seek out Ozzy's home video Don't Blame Me: The Tales of Ozzy Osbourne for 100% accurate facts and details. This is inaccurate, dull, and completely fucks up the timeline.

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

This series has gotten so all over the place

[@tsaageotrimm]

No More Tears is my favorite Ozzy album

[@PapunaOfficial]

why is tom cruise in intro picture 😁

[@cousinit666]

He just got his first #1 album, that's what.

[@itsmesmooth8478]

I'm a ozzy fan and you did him Justice

[@pkj77]

Dude you miss pronounce Ozzmosis you said Ozzy mosis no no no say it like its written Ozz mosis aka Ozzmosis other than that great little video you made

[@jasonking1989]

The title of this video is incredibly disrespectful

[@rodendsley4401]

Thought was awesome when George W. Bush stated "Ozzy, momma loves your music".

[@boredagain5701]

Blizzard of ozz is my favourite album

[@robvegas9354]

Ozzy is the best!!

[@randysine752]

How popular was this guy in the 80s?

[@jeffersonhouse94]

I'd hate to "ummm actually" all over your video, but 1995 did NOT see Ozzy take on his first acting role, as he had a bit part as a TV preacher in the 1986 horror movie about a demonic rock star (naturally) called Trick or Treat (not to be confused with the 2007 anthology film of a similar name). Also stars Gene Simmons of KISS fame, and Marc Price, AKA Skippy from Family Ties. What would the folks at your sister horror channel say if they knew of this omission?

[@VentandInvent]

That part about crime rates rising is no joke here in Los Angeles. I’d leave too if my daughters mother didn’t “love it” here

[@jr2904]

It's getting to be like Gotham here in SoCal. Along with Portland, Seattle, and pretty much all the blue states

[@VentandInvent]

@@jr2904 word!

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Terry Thomas was In our man in marrakesh aka bang bang you are dead 1966 with Tony Randall John le mesurier Herbert lom Wilfrid Hyde white klaus kinski Gregorie Asian Burt kwouk Francisco Sanchez directed by don sharp produced by harry alan towers music by Malcolm Lockyer screenplay by Peter yeldham second unit director director or assistant director by Barrie Melrose cinematography by Michael reed

[@piscesempress1978]

@@nicolamcguinness8689 SHUT UP! about Terry- Thomas!!!!

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

WTF happened to terry Thomas

[@piscesempress1978]

Why do you have a hard on for Terry-Thomas?

[@werefiveintokyo1002]

The album title is "Ozzmosis", not "Ozzy- mosis". Anyways...#OzzyIsGod

[@DropNinety]

Stick to movies! Just kidding. Love the video. Long live Ozzy!

[@TripleCrossProduct]

Uncle OZ has a form of parkinson's.

[@83Roboto]

I have always been a big fan of Ozzy. From his time in Black Sabbath to his solo career. His stage presence as front man is legendary and hard to top. But what it always comes down to is the music. If the music is not good then all the antics and persona both onstage and off don't work. What is disappointing with most documentary and bio pieces about Ozzy's career is that they don't mention the musicians, songwriters and lyricists that helped make his body of work so great. To the best of my knowledge, Ozzy never learned to read and write music. The members of his band provided substantial input to the music itself as well as the lyrics. Not mentioning this when talking about the subject does a dis-service to said individuals. To make matters worse his manager and wife being a very shrewd business woman, did things to under cut those that helped make Ozzy what he is today. These documentaries\bio pieces should tell the whole story and give credit where credit is deserved.