Ozzy Osbourne took his brand and family to cable TV in the form of a reality show titled “The Osbournes.” Financially it started off rather slow, with MTV giving Ozzy just $20,000 per episode for Season One.
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Before social media there was MTV, and Ozzy took advantage of the opportunity to market his brand on cable TV.
As of 2022, Ozzy Osbourne’s net worth is estimated to be $220 million.
His wealth is managed by his wife/manager Sharon Osbourne and assisted by his son, Jack. The first Ozzfest was held in Phoenix, Arizona, on October 25, 1996. It has since welcomed five million attendees and grossed over $100 million.
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He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname “Prince of Darkness”.
Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but went on to have a successful solo career, releasing 12 studio albums, the first seven of which received multi-platinum certifications in the US.
Osbourne has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions.
He rejoined in 1997 and helped record the group’s final studio album, 13 (2013), before they embarked on a farewell tour that ended with a February 2017 performance in their hometown, Birmingham.
His longevity and success have earned him the informal title “Godfather of Metal”.
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