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Feb. 24th, 2005
Fans Carve Initials On Front Door Of OZZY's Childhood Home
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According to Mirror.co.uk, Ali, 27, a designer, and his wife Asima, 26, a social care inspectior, live at the three-bedroom terraced house in Aston, Birmingham, where Ozzy Osbourne grew up. Murrabat says: "I think Ozzy is a really cool guy but he does seem a bit dense. When our family is all together watching 'The Osbournes', my dad will always say, 'I remember him,' as he used to live nearby.
"He tells me Ozzy was a real handful and always up to some sort of mischief but even as a small boy he was into his music.
"Personally I find his music a bit heavy. I prefer softer stuff like R'n'B or pop.
"I know Ozzy came back here 13 years ago to film a documentary for the BBC. I would love for him to visit again so I can show him around when we have finished decorating the house.
"We get lots of fans complaining that we're doing the place up. At the moment I don't mind them carving their initials or 'I love Ozzy' into the door, but I'm putting in a new one soon and if they do it then I will kill them!"
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Feb. 24th, 2005
Ozzy's son robbed of £200,000 in jewels
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Jack Osbourne has reported a theft of £200,000 worth of jewellery from his luggage during a flight from Los Angeles to London.
Mr Osbourne, 19, son of rocker Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon, was said to be devastated by the loss of the valuables, which included two designer watches.
It is believed the jewellery was taken from his bags before his flight left the US.
Nancy Castles, a spokeswoman for Los Angeles International Airport, said: "The airport police received a crime report on February 16 regarding a high value amount of jewellery.
"It is also reported that Mr Osbourne departed LAX (Los Angeles airport) to London on February 11."
The theft comes three months after intruders broke into the family's English estate to steal £2 million in gems.
Ozzy, 55, struggled with one of the burglars during the raid, but the intruder managed to escape.
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Feb. 23th, 2005
Black Sabbath European Dates Selling Out Quickly
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BLACK SABBATH's concert in Oslo, Norway sold out in less than an hour after tickets went on sale Saturday morning (Feb. 19).
SABBATH's original lineup - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - are scheduled to play at the 8,000-capacity Oslo Spektrum on Thursday, July 7.
Support at the show will come from VELVET REVOLVER.
The legendary heavy metal band's July 3 concert in Stockholm, Sweden also reportedly sold out in less than an hour when the tickets went on sale last Monday.
For a list of all Sabbath European dates click on the TOUR.
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Source: ozzy.com News
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Feb. 23th, 2005
Black Sabbath to Rock Bulgaria
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The dream of many Bulgarian heavy-metal diehard fans will come true on June 23 as the legendary Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne will rock Sofia.
The world-renowned rock musicians will take part in the 4th edition of the Bulgarian "Arena Music" festival. What's more is that Ozzy Osbourne, vocals, Tony Iommi, guitar, Geezer Butler, bass and Bill Ward, drums, will play for their Bulgarian fans.
Though they have been separated for a long time the legends gathered to earn their glory from the 70s again.
The Bulgarian fans will be able to enjoy Black Sabbath's Paranoid, Black Sabbath, Dirty Women, Iron Man, Symptom of the Universe and others.
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Source: Sofia News Agengy
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Feb. 23th, 2005
Adam Wakeman on Keyboards for Sabbath's 2005 Live Dates
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Feb. 23th, 2005
Black Sabbath returns to Greece
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Feb. 22th, 2005
Ozzy Sued By Fan Over 'Deceitful' Remasters
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Ozzy Osbourne's apparent attempt to thwart one lawsuit has brought about another one. An Illinois man is suing Osbourne's record label, Epic, over the "remastered" versions of his first two studio albums "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman".
Anthony Wester filed suit last week in Cook County Circuit Court, according to the Chicago Sun Times. Wester is seeking compensation for himself and anyone else that purchased copies of the two remastered albums, claiming he was duped into buying a remaster of the original recordings only to discover that the albums had been altered by the replacement of the bass and drum tracks
Epic issued the new versions of the album in April of 2002 as "remastered" editions; however they failed to mention on the cover that the bass tracks of Bob Daisley and drum tracks of Lee Kerslake had been removed and rerecorded by Ozzy's then drummer and bass player, Robert Trujillo and Mike Bordin.
One fan wrote on Amazon.com that the rerecording of the tracks was like "painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa!"
Many saw the move on Osbourne's part as a way to avoid paying royalties to his former bandmates. Daisley and Kerslake were suing him for unpaid royalties. A month after the reissues were released the musicians issued a press release explaining their lawsuit as well as blasting the "remastered" versions and warning fans to stay away. "Adding insult to injury, this artistic dismemberment was accomplished without any notice on the covers and only scant mention in the inside liner notes".
Daisley addressed the "remasters" directly, “We’ve had to file two lawsuits and fight for the past 20 years to get paid for our work on these albums and now they go and slap us, and the fans, in the face with these dreadful re-masters.” The press release also gave a reported reason for the move on Osbourne's part, "While Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy’s wife and manager, claims that the performances were removed because Bob and Lee have been “harassing” and “unjust” to their family, Bob and Lee have had no direct contact with the Osbournes in years. All communications have been through the parties’ attorneys, with the express purpose of getting Bob and Lee the payment and recognition for their work that they are due and were promised. Also contrary to Sharon’s assertion is the fact that Bob’s performances were not removed from the three other Ozzy albums on which he performed, albums that are not part of the lawsuit."
Daisley and Kerslake's $20 million lawsuit was dismissed in August of 2002 by Federal Court Judge Christina Snyder because the statute of limitation had passed.
The Chicago Sun Times reports that since their parts were removed from the 2002 versions of the albums, they can not obtain royalties. The albums have sold an estimated 10 million copies since their original released in 1980 and 1981. Sales numbers for the reissued version were not available at press time.
In October of 1994 "Diary of a Madman" was certified triple platinum (3 million units sold in the U.S.) by the RIAA. "Blizzard of Oz" was certified 4 times platinum (4 million units sold) in August of 1997.
The Diasley/Kerslake press release offered the following background information on their contributions to the original recording and their lawsuit: Bob Daisley joined Ozzy and Randy Rhoads to form a new band around the end of 1979; after auditioning multiple drummers, Lee Kerslake was added in 1980. Bob wrote all the lyrics and co-wrote the music for “Blizzard of Ozz” and “Diary of a Madman,” including the famous “Crazy Train,” “Suicide Solution” and “Mr. Crowley” (Randy wrote the instrumental “Dee” from “Blizzard” all alone). Lee also joined in co-writing the music for one song from “Blizzard” (“No Bone Movies”)
, because most of it had been written, by Bob, Randy and Ozzy, when he joined. However, Lee along with Bob, Randy and Ozzy co-wrote all but two of the songs from “Diary” (the other two being co-written by Bob, Randy and Ozzy). Additionally, Bob and Lee co-produced both albums and – up until the current re-issues – they performed ALL bass and drums for both albums, to date still Ozzy’s highest selling and reaching mythic multi-platinum proportions. However, in 1981, nearly the night before the first U.S. tour, Sharon, by phone from the U.S., phoned and fired both Bob and Lee from the band. This is when the litigation began, in 1981, against the then-record label Jet Records, owned by Sharon’s father, Don Arden. Despite a settlement with Jet in 1986, the same problems arose again: lack of proper credit on “Diary,” and then on “The Ozzman Cometh,” and underpayment of royalties. Hence, in August 1998, the current suit was filed against Sharon, Ozzy and Ozzy’s various companies
(i.e., Blizzard Music, which controls publishing royalties, and Monowise Ltd., which controls record royalties) and the major music labels which recently released the altered masters (i.e., Sony and Epic).
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Source: antimusic.com
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Feb. 18th, 2005
OZZY OSBOURNE CANCELS APPEARANCE AT TONIGHT’S “MUSIC FOR RELIEF” TSUNAMI CONCERT AT ARROWHEAD POND OF ANAHEIM
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Despite his and the Osbourne family’s ongoing support for victims of December’s Tsunami tragedy, OZZY OSBOURNE is unfortunately unable to perform at tonight’s Los Angeles Tsunami Benefit concert at the Pond, due to a family emergency.
OZZY OSBOURNE sends his sincere apologizes to fans who were expecting to see him tonight--OZZY was to join Camp Freddy for a couple of songs at tonight’s show--especially because the show is benefiting Tsunami victims.
The Osbournes have been committed to Tsunami Relief efforts since the tragedy occurred. To date, the family has made numerous efforts to aid Tsunami fund-raising including:
More than $200,000 in cash donations
Items for an MTV/Ebay auction with profits going to UNICEF which include: Sharon Osbourne's Personal 5.45 CT Diamond Necklace; a lunch for two with Sharon Osbourne at the family’s Beverly Hills home; a Sunburst Epiphone Acoustic Guitar signed by Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne; a Samick Acoustic Guitar signed by Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne; a Les Paul Gibson Guitar signed by Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne; an Epiphone Acoustic Guitar signed by Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne; a Gibson electric guitar signed by Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne; a Black Gibson Bass signed by Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne have supported the Daily Mail’s “Flood Aid” Fund and “Save the Children” (www.savethechildren.org.uk)
Sharon Osbourne has personally organized an all-star line-up (which includes Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne) of talent for the recording of Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven” for a soon-to-be released single being distributed worldwide by Sony/BMG. All money raised from the single will go to “Save the Children” to help fund the longer term rebuilding of the lives of children in Tsunami-affected countries.
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Source: ozzy.com News
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Feb. 17th, 2005
'PRINCE OF DARKNESS' BOX SET
IN STORES MARCH 22!
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Few artists have impacted the world of entertainment like OZZY OSBOURNE. He is one of rock music's most enduring figures who in the last few years has also become one of television's best loved personalities via the wildly successful hit MTV show "The Osbournes" (the highest rated original program in MTV's 24-year history). He also scored his first #1 U.K. single in December 2003 ("Changes," with daughter Kelly), is currently writing Broadway play based on the life of "Rasputin. and has a film based on his life story in the works, Ozzy's popularity, creativity and reach is immeasurable. This is once again brilliantly underlined with the March 2005 release of his box set, fittingly titled PRINCE OF DARKNESS. This four-CD, 49-song set chronicling OZZY's biggest hits and most memorable collaborations--with a separate disc featuring 10 newly recorded versions of his favorite songs by other artists--is a testament to the iconic rocker's 25-year solo career.
'PRINCE OF DARKNESS' BOX SET FEATURES:
Four-CD, 52-song set chronicles OZZY's biggest hits and most memorable collaborations while including a separate disc with 10 newly recorded versions of his favorite songs by other artists, including: the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy For The Devil," Mountain's "Mississippi Queen" and Mott The Hoople's David Bowie-penned "All The Young Dudes."
Packaged in a weathered, collectable gothic book with new hallowed images of OZZY taken by famed British photographer/artist Sam Taylor Wood. It will be packaged with a 60-page booklet with a career overview and rare OZZY photos.
The first two PRINCE OF DARKNESS discs will encompass re-mastered versions of the Grammy Award-winning artist's most popular solo smashes, with "Crazy Train," "Mr. Crowley," "Diary Of A Madman," "Crazy Babies" and "No More Tears." In addition, the discs will resurrect epic live performances ("Bark At The Moon," "Flying High Again," "Suicide Solution") and rare demos ("Mama, I'm Coming Home," "I Don't Want To Change The World," "See You On The Other Side").
Titled Oddities and Duets, the third disc is comprised of some of OZZY's most unusual collaborations, such as "For Heaven's Sake" with the Wu-Tang Clan, "Born To Be Wild" with Miss Piggy, "Nowhere To Run (Vapor Trail)" with the Crystal Method, DMX, and 'Ol Dirty Bastard and the Bee Gees classic "Stayin' Alive" with Dweezil Zappa.
For the set's special fourth disc Under Covers, OZZY went into the studio recently to record covers of the songs he covets most, including: "In My Life" (the Beatles), "21st Century Schizoid Man" (King Crimson), and "For What It's Worth" (Buffalo Springfield). Keeping with his tradition of working with only the finest rock guitarists, OZZY was joined by Jerry Cantrell, Robert Randolph and Leslie West.
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Feb. 17th, 2005
Ozzy The Rock Star
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Ozzy Osbourne can reclaim a bit of limelight from his celebrity family after huge success in a rock music poll.
Clearly Mr Osbourne is a favourite among Kerrang! magazine reader, after he appears six times - more than any other artist - in the 100 best British rock albums.
His band Black Sabbath topped the list with their self-titled debut album released in 1970 - but Ozzy also made the list twice as a solo artist.
His album Blizzard Of Ozz came in at number 16 and Diary Of A Madman was at number 33.
Osbourne said Black Sabbath making the number one spot was a triumph for British rock, and added: "Back then you'd hear, 'If you go to San Francisco, be sure to wear a flower in your hair.' And we were like, 'What the f*** are they on about?'"
"We lived in Aston, Birmingham, in drizzly rain. The only flowers I ever saw
were on a gravestone in our local cemetery," he said.
The top 100 features a mix of heavy metal, punk and glam rock.
Iron Maiden came second with Number Of The Beast, followed by Never Mind The B******s by the Sex Pistols and Led Zeppelin's IV.
Brit winners Muse also appear in the top 10 with Absolution, along with London Calling by The Clash.
Current rock acts Feeder and Lostprophets both feature, along with The Prodigy and Stereophonics.
Here are the Top 25 albums of all time, according to Kerrang! magazine:
1. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath.
2. Iron Maiden - Number Of The Beast.
3. The Sex Pistols - Never Mind The B******s.
4. Led Zeppelin - IV.
5. Black Sabbath - Paranoid.
6. Muse - Absolution.
7. The Clash - London Calling.
8. Queen - Sheer Heart Attack.
9. Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden.
10. Manic Street Preachers - The Holy Bible.
11. Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti.
12. Judas Priest - British Steel.
13. Def Leppard - Hysteria.
14. Black Sabbath - Volume 4.
15. The Darkness - Permission To Land.
16. Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard Of Ozz.
17. The Wildhearts - Earth vs The Wildhearts.
18. Lostprophets - Start Something.
19. Queen - A Night At The Opera.
20. Muse - Origin Of Symmetry.
21. Ash - Free All Angels.
22. Motorhead - Ace Of Spades.
23. Stereophonics - Performance And Cocktails.
24. Manic Street Preachers - Everything Must Go.
25. Feeder - Echo Park.
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Source: SKY.COM
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Feb. 09th, 2005
Download Festival Headliners Announced
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Following a star-studded launch party in London last night, Xfm can reveal the main headlining acts for the new three-day 2005 Download Festival taking place at Donnigton in June.
At a lauch party at the Marquee Club in Leicester Square, London last night (February 8) it was announced that for the first time the renowned rock festival will be a three day event taking place on June 10, 11 and 12 – and this year will host Ozzy Osbourne’s Ozzfest on the Saturday night.
Friday will see a headlining set by Feeder playing their biggest ever UK show to date. Feeder frontman Grant Nicholas said: "We are really excited about playing Download. This will be our biggest headline show yet and there's a bit of pressure on us to get the weekend off to a rocking start, but we're used to playing on big stages and we'll put on a good show."
Also playing on the Friday will be Garbage making their return to the live arena after a three year break (and sparking rumours of an impending new album) and Xfm is pleased to announce that the mighty Billy Idol will be making his first UK festival appearance in 12 years.
The Saturday will see the Ozzy-fronted Black Sabbath returning to Donington Park for the first time since 2002. In a statement Ozzy mumbled "Donington is the home of great music and I'm really happy to be playing there again. Download is going to be a fantastic show and we'll be pulling out the stops to make it a special experience for the crowd and everyone at Donington, I'm really looking forward to seeing those fans again."
Joining them will be ex-Guns N Roses and former Alice In Chains supergroup Velvet Revolver and HIM.
Topping the bill on Sunday will be System Of A Down, ably supported by Slipknot and Slayer – hoping to play a full set to make up for their appearance last year when drummer Dave Lombardo was unable to perform.
Tickets for the event went on sale at 9.00am this morning (February 9) and are priced £105 for a three-day ticket, while camping tickets are to be purchased separately for £22.00.
For more details check out www.downloadfestival.co.uk
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Feb. 07th, 2005
Jay-Z, No Doubt, Ozzy, Linkin, Blink To Play Tsunami Benefit In California
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Organizers hope show, which takes place in Anaheim on February 18, will raise $1 million.
by James Montgomery
In the six weeks since tsunamis ravaged the coastlines of Southeast Asia and East Africa, governments and global organizations have pledged almost $4 billion in aid. The music community has been equally up to the task, organizing charity singles, nationwide telethons and benefit concerts — and yet again, an A-list group of musicians is answering the call.
Linkin Park, Jay-Z, Blink-182, No Doubt, Ozzy Osbourne and Jurassic 5 are among the artists confirmed for Music for Relief's Concert for South Asia, to be held at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California, on February 18. All proceeds from the concert will benefit Music for Relief, the organization formed in part by Linkin Park (see "Linkin Park Establish Charity To Help Tsunami Victims") that has raised more than $1.5 million for victims of the tsunamis.
"When we started Music for Relief, we hoped to mobilize artists and fans to contribute to the massive relief effort in South Asia," Linkin Park guitarist Brad Delson said in a statement. "Due to the incredible support and generosity of so many of our peers and supporters within the music community, Music for Relief has played a vital role in helping get aid to people who most need it.
"We are deeply honored to participate in what will likely be our biggest event to date, Music for Relief's Concert for South Asia," he continued. "With so many amazing artists on one bill, we expect this concert to be incredibly powerful in its ability to raise both money and awareness for the long-term rebuilding effort we must all support."
Tickets for the concert are set to go on sale Friday, with a special pre-sale promotion scheduled to air Wednesday on Los Angeles radio station KROQ-FM. Organizers hope the concert will raise more than $1 million for tsunami relief.
"A disaster of this magnitude that affects so many people forces you to ask yourself, 'What can I do to help?' " No Doubt bassist Tony Kanal said in a statement. "We were compelled by that question to come together for this show and do what we do best to make the most impact in both dollars and awareness. We are looking forward to giving the fans a great show, and in return, needed funds that will head to South Asia to rebuild the broken communities of our brothers and sisters on the other side of the globe."
This report is provided by MTV News
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Jan. 31th, 2005
Ozzy kid is ready to play
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AIMEE Osbourne, the one member of the family who refused to appear in their TV show, will launch herself as a soul singer.
Aimee's record deal comes three years after the Osbournes' hit MTV show was launched.
At that time she chose not to appear in the program fearing it would jeopardise her career plans as a musician.
"Aimee has always been terrified of being accused of riding on her parents' coat-tails," a source said. "But while millions of viewers have been monitoring her family's every move, Aimee has been busy writing her own material."
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Source:Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia
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