John Michael Osbourne was born on 3rd December 1948 in the UK, in Birmingham.
Prior to his musical career, Ozzy tried to work as an assistant locksmith, miner, at the slaughterhouse, an auto mechanic, painter, and even a gravedigger.
Not being able to find himself in the field of honest labor, the young John Osborne tried to earn one through theft. Caught thereafter, he was unable to pay the fine and served (according to different sources: a half or three) months in the Birmingham jail. It was in prison that Osbourne made his famous tattoo "OZZY" on the finger joints of his left hand.
Coming out of jail, Ozzy decided to try himself as a musician.
Late 70s
Late 80s
Ozzy Osbourne concert in Chicago, 1982.
Ozzy and Slash at a party Classic Rock Awards Tea Party in November this year.