Former member of heavy metal rock band Black Sabbath Ozzy Osbourne is to be honoured as a legend in the rock world, at the Kerrang Magazine Kerrang! Rock Awards. The prize giving will be held in London on the 9th of June this year; the 62 year old legend will also be performing in a show which will mark the 30th Anniversary for the rock magazine in the same month.
Ozzy made his breakthrough when he played in the band Black Sabbath, but later launched his own solo career in the 80’s. His latest album, Scream! was released last year.
The rock star has inspired many young rock stars and fans all over the world. The ‘Prince of Darkness,’ as he is known in the rock industry, has not only focused on rock music but also featured in MTV reality television show the “The Osbournes.”
The show featured the exploits of his wife Sharon, also a judge on popular television show “America’s got Talent”, son Jack and daughter Kelly. Kelly is currently on E! Entertainment Television show “The Fashion Police,” alongside co-hosts Giuliana Ranic, George Kotsiopoulos and elderly comedienne Joan Rivers.
"It's an incredible honour to be the second recipient of Kerrang's Legend Award. I'm looking forward to you going crazy at the 30th Anniversary on 21 June in Hammersmith," Ozzy enthused.
Nichola Browne, Editor of Kerrang! said: "We are so unbelievably excited to have Ozzy play this very special show for our 30th birthday celebrations in June. We are privileged that the Prince of Darkness can help us mark this momentous milestone in style and it's guaranteed to be a night to remember...During his long and colourful career, he's not only helped define heavy metal as the voice of Black Sabbath, he's also enjoyed a three-decade reign as a solo artist and inspired thousands of rock fans to go crazy during his unmissable live shows. He's a much-loved, larger-than-life personality, and it is only fitting that we will be honouring Ozzy with the prestigious Legend Award at this year's Kerrang! Awards."
Source : Gazzete
