The Ultimate Ozzy Osbourne Playlist: 10 Essential Tracks
Few artists have left as indelible a mark on rock music as Ozzy Osbourne. From his early days with Black Sabbath to his wildly successful solo career, the Prince of Darkness has crafted some of the most memorable riffs and haunting vocals in heavy metal history.
Black Sabbath Era Classics
Osbourne's work with Black Sabbath laid the foundation for metal as we know it:
- Paranoid (1970) - The quintessential metal anthem with its unforgettable riff and themes of mental anguish
- Iron Man (1970) - A doom-laden masterpiece featuring one of rock's most recognizable guitar lines
- War Pigs (1970) - A scathing anti-war epic with apocalyptic imagery
Solo Career Highlights
After leaving Sabbath, Ozzy's solo work proved he was far from finished:
- Crazy Train (1980) - Randy Rhoads' iconic opening riff makes this an eternal crowd-pleaser
- Mr. Crowley (1980) - A haunting exploration of the occult featuring virtuosic guitar work
- No More Tears (1991) - A surprisingly melodic yet heavy late-career highlight
The Legacy Continues
Even in recent years, Osbourne has demonstrated his enduring talent with tracks like Patient Number 9 (2022), proving the metal god still has plenty to say. His influence echoes through generations of musicians, from Metallica to Ghost, cementing his status as one of rock's true originals.
