was it a mistake?
2007-02-19 10:44:58 · 12 answers · asked by Danny A 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Long before his days as MTV's resident mumbler, Ozzy Osbourne fronted Black Sabbath, a hugely influential heavy metal band generally credited with inventing the genre. Sabbath created several seminal albums of intense, grinding rock music before Osbourne left the group in the late '70s.
Actually, Osbourne left Black Sabbath twice. According to this FAQ, Ozzy left voluntarily in September of 1977 for a number of personal reasons, including substance abuse and the recent death of his father.
The Ozzman eventually rejoined Black Sabbath only to part ways again with the band in May of 1979. There are several differing accounts of this breakup. The band claims that Ozzy was released due to "lack of interest," as well as drug and alcohol abuse. Mr. Osbourne claims that he left on his own.
Black Sabbath carried on without Osbourne into the '80s, but their music suffered. The band reunited briefly for the Live Aid Festival in 1985, and has toured several times with various past and present band members since.
ouch huh?
2007-02-19 10:47:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was fired in '79 I think and replaced by Ronnie James Dio, who later went solo as well with the band DIO, also aw some music. I love Ozzy's music but you can't beat that old Sabbath sound. Kinda like The Police, KISS, Van Halen, Beatles, etc. You can separate the members and get great music but the stellar stuff comes when you put them together like the ingredients of a gourmet dish.
2007-02-19 10:52:20 · answer #2 · answered by clayp72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really think the slit is permanent. I think he just wants to do some of his solo material again. And Ronnie Dio is back in the mix, touring with the rest of Sabbath, under the name Heaven and Hell.
2007-02-19 10:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by BigJake418 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Due to internal conflicts and an evident lack of commitment, Ozzy Osbourne was asked to leave the band in 1979.
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2007-02-19 10:46:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy To Be in April 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
He is a true showman a Superstar.He can entertain with any group of musicians.Certaianly not a mistake in my book.
2007-02-19 10:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by jjinbkk 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He didn't just leave he was asked to leave because of his contant substance abuse. And Hell no it wasn't a mistake. The Ozman is the best.
2007-02-19 10:46:56 · answer #6 · answered by Steve 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-17 14:06:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he didnt leave, he was given the boot
unreliability due to his drugs and drinking
ozzy? an EGO problem?...lmao...wtf?
2007-02-19 10:47:03 · answer #8 · answered by chumpchange 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
yes it was a mistake black sabath is one of my favorite old school metal bands..... and ozzy osbourne (band) is not as good.
2007-02-19 10:47:39 · answer #9 · answered by question#31done 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Too much of an ego, like most other lead singers that leave their bands.
2007-02-19 10:47:02 · answer #10 · answered by Stranger in a Strangeland 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋