Ozzy Unauthorized

While I don't know the accuracy on all of the facts, this was a book I enjoyed reading. It gives you the real story, and quotes by members of Black Sabbath, Sharon Osbourne, and other people Ozzy is associated with; not rumors of Ozzy being a psychopath and Satanist as some sources claim. At the end of the book, there is a complete discography, including reissues and imports of Ozzy's solo albums and with Black Sabbath. There is also a great collection of photos in the middle of the book. I would definitely recommend this if you are a fan, or just interested in Ozzy Osbourne's life story.

Ozzy Unauthorized by biographer Sue Crawford is an informed and informative charting heavy metal icon and unforgettable personality Ozzy Osbourne. Enhanced with 32 pages of photographs, a full discography and chronology, a specially commissioned astrological chart, this succinctly written biography offers a candid, no-holds-barred study of the man whose latest achievement is bringing record ratings to MTV as the star of uniquely irreverent "reality" documentary "The Osbournes." Ozzy Unauthorized is "must" reading for Ozzy's legions of fans.

Well, never being a true fan of Ozzy himself, yet enjoying his unique voice and solo music, I got this book to pass the time. That was all it was, a time passer. Being an animal lover I was disturbed about his antics of biting doves and bats heads off, but catching a few episodes of MTVs "The Osbornes" I liked the way he was and what he put up with with his own cats and dogs. I.E. cleaning up after them, walking them and showing genuine affection. But throwing animal insides back and forth at concerts, shooting every last one of his chickens, stabbing his aunt's cat... didn't settle well with me. Of course his drug and drink stupors are obvious and well known. But this was UNAUTHORIZED, and most of the authors words are either hearsay or from interviews she has seen of Ozzy. Maybe I will try the 'Ozzy in his own words' bio and take his own word for it. There wasnt anything else new to learn, same stuff that has been around for decades. The one great thing about this book is it has a listing of all of his recordings, films and even all of his tatoos. Why there is a big astronomy chapter of sagittaris and how it relates to Ozzy is beyond me, I couldnt even finish that chapter, it was so ridiculous. I think she should have left it at the simple fact that he was born in December and a sagittaris. But the book is OK if you have nothing better to read.

he's sure had an amazing life.. great photos!!