Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness himself, has lived a life more chaotic than most rock legends combined. From his infamous bat-biting incident to his turbulent marriage with Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's antics have become the stuff of music folklore.
The Bat Incident That Shocked the World
One of Ozzy's most notorious moments occurred during a 1982 concert in Des Moines, Iowa. In a drug-fuelled haze, he bit the head off a live bat thrown on stage, thinking it was a rubber toy. The incident landed him in hospital for rabies shots and cemented his reputation as rock's wildest man.
Marital Mayhem and Infamous Affairs
Ozzy's marriage to manager Sharon Osbourne has weathered countless storms, including his very public affairs. Most notably, his 2016 fling with hairdresser Michelle Pugh nearly ended his 35-year marriage. Sharon famously said: "I didn't think it would be a hairdresser from Brighton - I thought it would be someone a bit more glamorous."
Substance-Fuelled Shenanigans
Ozzy's drug and alcohol abuse reached legendary proportions. He once snorted a line of ants, drank an entire bottle of cognac before a gig, and survived a four-day bender where he claims he took "every drug known to man." His detox in 1980s cost £20,000 and required six bodyguards to restrain him.
On-Stage Madness
The Black Sabbath frontman's performances were as unpredictable as his personal life. He's urinated on the Alamo, been arrested for public indecency in Memphis, and once performed an entire show naked except for a pair of orange socks.
Now in his 70s and battling health issues, Ozzy's wild days may be behind him, but his legacy as rock's ultimate hellraiser remains untouchable.
