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If it wasn't for that silly reality show he had back in the early 2000's, he would have faded into obscurity a long time ago. Having said that, he had some pretty good songs in the 70's and 80's.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
Ozzie and Jack's world Tour..For sure he was toasted for that one..But hell his net worth is $220 million,,but as a lot of old rockers he is proof of what drugs do to you
There's an excellent Ozzy/Sabbath tribute that comes through town every so often (I've read they're really good), but I doubt I'll subject my hearing to it. Same with doing another ZoSo show (Led Zeppelin tribute), these guys are freaking loud!
Oh well. You can stay young at heart and mind but the body doesn't always keep up.
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
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Originally Posted by rwatson
Ozzie and Jack's world Tour..For sure he was toasted for that one..But hell his net worth is $220 million,,but as a lot of old rockers he is proof of what drugs do to you
Ozzy has been quoted as saying that he didn't expect to be alive past 30.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
"Hey Randy's doing a solo. Lets show the bassist." Lol.
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
My tenuous connection with him is that we used to visit a Harley Riders' Club that met in the pub the band used to frequent in their early years. And an ex-girlfriend of mine was pictured dressed in a black cloak in the artwork for an album cover.
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One of my all time favorite Ozzy songs:
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
My tenuous connection with him is that we used to visit a Harley Riders' Club that met in the pub the band used to frequent in their early years. And an ex-girlfriend of mine was pictured dressed in a black cloak in the artwork for an album cover.
Say whaaa?? Somewhere here?
One more (had to choose studio quality, although I thought I remembered this one having an official video)...
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Looks like that album cover photo was taken at some farm in the middle of nowhere England.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
No wonder I couldn't figure it out, I was only looking at Ozzy album covers!
========== Artwork
The Black Sabbath album cover features a depiction of Mapledurham Watermill, situated on the River Thames in Oxfordshire, England. Standing in front of the watermill is a figure dressed in black.[19] The name of the woman pictured on the front cover is forgotten, though guitarist Iommi says that she once showed up backstage at a Black Sabbath show and introduced herself.[3] According to feelnumb.com, which featured an article on the album cover, "Not much is known about the eerie woman used in the photo other than she was a model/actress hired for the day and her name was Louise."[20]
The only Black Sabbath albums I've owned is Paranoid (War Pigs, Paranoid, Iron Man) and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (8-track grab bag). Early Rush appealed more to the weird but mostly quiet kid in me than straight Metal (Maiden and Priest), although I had some of that too. I have a good bit of Ozzy, though.
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
Wikipedia gets it wrong of course! Her name was Carol, her flatmate's boyfriend who arranged the shoot was a photographer who had a studio on Oxford Street, and thought she would be ideal with her raven hair, dark eyes and pale complexion. She did it as a favour for no fee, not being a professional model. (She was a stewardess on the ill-fated Court Line) Not sure about the veracity of the location.
Other than Perry Mason and I Just Want You (first two tracks), I'm not feeling much love for Ozzmosis. EDIT: See You On The Other Side is ok.
But Blizzard of Ozz (including studio version of I Don't Know above), holy crap!
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The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
Guess I'm not *that* much of an Ozzy/Sabbath fan as I'm not digging any deep cuts and sticking pretty much with the hits. These are my favorites so far (in alphabetical order)...
Bark At The Moon Close My Eyes Forever Crazy Train Dreamer Flying High Again Goodbye To Romance I Don't Know I Just Want You Mama, I'm Coming Home Mr. Crowley No More Tears Perry Mason See You On The Other Side Shot In The Dark Suicide Solution
w/Black Sabbath...
Iron Man Paranoid War Pigs
...and I bet that's the setlist I'd hear at a tribute show.
I do love how the Prince of Darkness also shows his softer side...
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
I never watched the Ozzy show, sometimes it's best not to know.
Like with George Michael, I have some mighty fine memories connected with one of his albums. And then 10 years later he makes the headlines. Bah. I try to ignore their personal lives.
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IMO, there was an advantage to being an audiophile in the 70's and early 80's (before cable TV) when all you knew of your favorite musicians was what you saw on album artwork.
For example, this to me was pretty cool...
The other, not so much (darn 80's MTV era)...
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Originally Posted by BD-123
Wikipedia gets it wrong of course! Her name was Carol, her flatmate's boyfriend who arranged the shoot was a photographer who had a studio on Oxford Street, and thought she would be ideal with her raven hair, dark eyes and pale complexion. She did it as a favour for no fee, not being a professional model. (She was a stewardess on the ill-fated Court Line) Not sure about the veracity of the location.
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Those lounge kimonos worn by Rush were just atrocious!
And it looks like during the 80's that Geddy Lee's hair was about half of his body weight.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
Not a big fan but I thought it was funny that my mom used to be like "Oh, that guy is a devil worshipper and he bites heads off of bats" etc etc.
Then one day she was working her side job in house cleaning for Holiday Inn. Ozzfest had playednearby, and Ozzy was staying in the room that my mom was assigned to clean. I dind't know this until my mom came home asking me if I knew someone named Ozzy who was a singer. I was like, yeah, why? "Well I was his house cleaner. He was so nice and he tipped me very well. He was so friendly and we had a great conversation with each other." I was like, "Wha...?" I then told her, "Mom, that is the giu that you complained about in the early 80s that he was a devil worshipper and bites the heads off of bats and all."
"No, really...?"
"Yes, that was him!"
"But he was so nice! He told me, 'I'm not the one you should be afraid of. That is the guy you need to be afraid of," and he pointed at Marilyn Manson (who opened for Ozzy that Ozzfest).
I was like, "What Marilyn Manson was there too?!?"
"Yes, he was very weird. I don't like that guy. But he gave me this to give to you." My mom then hands me 8-1/2 x 11 B&W glossy promo shots of Marilyn Manson.
I couldn't beleive it!
Also, I think it was cool that when we were in Carbondale IL last year for the eclipse that Ozzy played a special show 30 minutes away and timed it so that they played "Bark at the Moon" when totality occurred
at about 2:00:
at about 1:40:
v6, boNes
"Also, I would prefer a back seater over the extra gas any day. I would have 80 pounds of flesh to eat and a pair of glasses to start a fire." --F/A-18 Hornet pilot
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Wow bones. What an amazing and awesome story!!!
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LOL about Marylin Manson. There's a guy who went from being super-controversial and constantly talked about in the 90's to now being mostly forgotten.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
LOL about Marylin Manson. There's a guy who went from being super-controversial and constantly talked about in the 90's to now being mostly forgotten.
Ha, I thought it's not a good thing when Ozzy even says Marilyn is weird...!
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"Also, I would prefer a back seater over the extra gas any day. I would have 80 pounds of flesh to eat and a pair of glasses to start a fire." --F/A-18 Hornet pilot
Another great bones' celebrity story (just indirect contact this time).
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Originally Posted by PanzerMeyer
Those lounge kimonos worn by Rush were just atrocious!
What 70's fashion *wasn't* atrocious?
Point is, all you got was a glimpse on an album cover, and sometimes not even that if the bulk of your music collection was on 8-track tape.
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Marylin Manson I know by name only, watched a couple minutes on YouTube. A weird looking dude with tits. Nothing but noise to me.
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Manson’s cover of “Tainted Love” was pretty good but for the most part he was just a theatrical shock artist.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
Another great bones' celebrity story (just indirect contact this time).
Haha! I just texted my mom that it was Ozzy's birthday and she said "What?!!The weirdo is only 70? No way!!! I'm 2 yrs older that's not right!
v6, boNes
"Also, I would prefer a back seater over the extra gas any day. I would have 80 pounds of flesh to eat and a pair of glasses to start a fire." --F/A-18 Hornet pilot
Manson’s cover of “Tainted Love” was pretty good but for the most part he was just a theatrical shock artist.
I was always under the impression that Marilyn Manson was the best cover band in the world because that's pretty much all they do.
v6, boNes
"Also, I would prefer a back seater over the extra gas any day. I would have 80 pounds of flesh to eat and a pair of glasses to start a fire." --F/A-18 Hornet pilot
'Prince...'.
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