Talk:Ozzy Osbourne

Semi-protected edit request on 26 May 2024

Please do not use the offensive term "committed suicide". Use ended their life, died by suicide, completed suicide, killed themselves, etc. Thank you 2600:1700:191:8320:FBE5:5AB6:737F:6255 (talk) 01:46, 26 May 2024 (UTC)

File:X mark.svg Not done, please read WP:NOT CENSORED Babysharkboss2 was here!! ^{Dr. Wu is NOT a Doctor!} 14:19, 26 May 2024 (UTC)

100% with you. Language evolves and this has always been reflected in media, including encyclopedias. Suicide is not a criminal act, so how can we say it was “committed” ?? 2601:8C0:84:AE60:DDF1:B651:1C74:713C (talk) 02:31, 17 March 2025 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 July 2024

He is considered to be on of the greatest icons in heavy metal history. Benyamin2007 (talk) 10:18, 23 July 2024 (UTC)

File:Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Left guide (talk) 10:23, 23 July 2024 (UTC)

Television filmography

Why are his reality shows not included in the listing of media he's performed in? 71.105.203.14 (talk) 18:46, 17 September 2024 (UTC)

Picture

I realized that the picture in the infobox is very outdated. Ozzy doesn't even look the same anymore. Can that be changed at all??

--AnotherWeatherEditor (talk) 14:59, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

Freedom Of The City award, Birmingham, England

All members of the original BLACK SABBATH (including Ozzy Osbourne) will become a Freeman Of The City Of Birmingham on January, 28th, 2025. The honor has been bestowed upon only 50 individuals since its inception in 1888, and only once in the 21st century. https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbath-members-honored-by-birmingham-city-council

https://www.forbes.com/sites/quentinsinger/2025/01/21/black-sabbath-to-receive-prestigious-honor-by-birmingham-city-council/ Vgeislerparis (talk) 22:06, 22 January 2025 (UTC)

Update: The council voted in favor to confer the title, "Freedom of the City", as of today for all original members of Black Sabbath, which includes Ozzy Osbourne. Here is a quote from the end of the referenced source below,

"It was agreed at today’s meeting that the council should confer upon the members of Black Sabbath the Freedom of the City, which means arrangements will be made for the awarding of the title."

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/calls-celebrate-protect-birminghams-heritage-30883642 Vgeislerparis (talk) 16:57, 28 January 2025 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 March 2025

Ozzy has 6 children, not 7 2603:6080:C300:5C7E:7DBE:34E3:DE1A:D013 (talk) 03:24, 12 March 2025 (UTC)

File:X mark.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. jlwoodwa (talk) 16:27, 12 March 2025 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 March 2025

“ Use of alcohol tobacco and other drugs” => “ Use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs” 2A02:C7C:5AEA:B000:65DA:E181:4E0E:ACA2 (talk) 00:14, 22 March 2025 (UTC)

File:Yes check.svg Done: renamed the section to Misuse of drugs (which is more consise). Alpha Beta Delta Lambda (talk) 10:25, 22 March 2025 (UTC)

Not dead

Apparently this was just a rumour, so please don't update the article to say he's died without a credible source. DavidFarmbrough (talk) 03:05, 14 May 2025 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 May 2025

"Prince of Darkness" in the opening paragraph should link to Honorific nicknames in popular music. 2601:41:C400:2B4:6C41:7BEC:FD84:C9E8 (talk) 17:52, 23 May 2025 (UTC)

File:X mark.svg Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the Template:Tlx template. - FlightTime (open channel) 18:35, 23 May 2025 (UTC)

Given that the article you want to link to doesn't provide any further details about the name prince of darkness, that doesn't really seem appropriate. meamemg (talk) 18:36, 23 May 2025 (UTC)

Ozzy Played Harmonica, the page should be changed to reflect that.

I tried to put in an edit request, but I was not allowed to.

Ozzy has been recorded playing Harmonica on Black Sabbath's self-titled album, specifically on the track "The Wizard". This ability was also showcased on the album 13, on the track "Damaged Soul".

He even has a signature model harmonica with the company Hohner: https://hohner.de/en/instruments/harmonicas/signature/ozzy-osbourne-signature

There is video evidence of Ozzy playing Harmonica, but I am not allowed to link that here, which is ridiculous. Zigmeister01 (talk) 21:05, 18 June 2025 (UTC)

Template:Re Nobody is saying he didn't play Harmonica, what's your issue? I'm sure you've read the infobox guidelines about secondary instruments, at Infobox musical artist. - FlightTime Phone (open channel) 21:10, 18 June 2025 (UTC)

It's mentioned here. - FlightTime Phone (open channel) 21:16, 18 June 2025 (UTC)

I agree with FlightTime Phone. Just because he had played a harmonica, does not make it suitable for inclusion in the artist's Infobox, as it should only list his primary instrument, which is "Vocals". If he has used any other instruments, they should instead be listed in the Personnel section of the song(s) or album(s) it was used on. HorrorLover555 (talk) 05:31, 19 June 2025 (UTC)