As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. On “The Osbournes,” he presented a comedic counterpoint to ...

The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died.

Osborne, the lead singer for Black Sabbath, has been credited with helping "invent" heavy metal with the band.

Ozzy Osbourne inspired musicians of all genres, and no one has been shy about praising the late singer for his positive impact.