Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic Prince of Darkness, has lived a life more chaotic than most rockstars could ever dream of. From his infamous bat-biting incident to legendary parties that would make even the wildest musicians blush, Osbourne's antics have cemented his place in music folklore.
The Bat That Started It All
Few moments in rock history are as bizarre as Ozzy biting the head off a bat during a 1982 concert in Des Moines, Iowa. What many don't know is that Osbourne thought it was a rubber toy thrown by a fan. "I was off my face," he later admitted, "but even I wouldn't bite a real bat!" The incident led to emergency rabies shots and became the stuff of legend.
Parties That Defied Belief
Osbourne's home in the 1980s became ground zero for some of rock's most outrageous gatherings:
- Flaming alcohol rivers flowing through the mansion
- Famous musicians passed out in bizarre locations
- Food fights that destroyed entire rooms
"We didn't have parties," Sharon Osbourne once said. "We had natural disasters with a guest list."
The Sober(ish) Years
After decades of excess, Ozzy eventually cleaned up his act - sort of. While he gave up hard drugs and excessive drinking, the rocker admits he'll always be "a little bit mad." His reality TV show The Osbournes gave fans a glimpse into his chaotic domestic life, proving that even sober, Ozzy remains one of music's most unpredictable characters.
Now in his 70s, the Black Sabbath frontman continues to tour and surprise fans, proving that some legends only get wilder with age.
