Ozzy Osbourne opens his life like a book of madness and music. The heavy metal legend recounts his journey from working-class Birmingham to global rock stardom with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist. He describes the substance abuse that nearly killed him, the outrageous stunts that shocked audiences, and the family struggles that tested his sanity. Ozzy details his battles with addiction, his volatile relationship with Sharon, and the price of fame in the music industry. The rock icon holds nothing back as he examines the darkness that fueled both his music and his demons. This raw confession reveals the man behind the theatrical persona.
Genres: addiction, autobiography, music
Vibes: emotional, intimate, raw
Tropes: confessional, rags-to-riches
Setting: Birmingham
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
Hardcover · Sphere
Content warnings: addiction, substance-abuse