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- Grand Central Publishing
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- January 3, 2011
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Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne shares his unbelievable story for the first time in this tell-all memoir of sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll. Take what you thought was "rock and roll excess" and double it–you still wouldn't be anywhere near the dizzying life of Ozzy Osbourne. Born into a life so poor that the whole family slept in one room, music was his salvation, and his band Black Sabbath went on to change the musical landscape forever. But along with the rock and roll came the inevitable sex and drugs, and Ozzy soon fell into an epic relationship with booze and chemicals. The stories of Ozzy's days on the road are now those of legend–biting the head off a live bat, the tragic plane crash that took the life of his best friend and writing partner Randy Rhoades–but few know of the real heartbreak he suffered during those days of hard living. In the end, it was the love of his family that saved him. Told for the first time in the rocker’s hilarious and inimitable voice, Ozzy finally comes clean. Read more
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| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 3, 2011 |
| Edition | First Trade Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 416 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0446569909 |
| ISBN-13 | 03 |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.95 x 1.45 x 9 inches |
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Wild, hilarious, brutally honest, and unexpectedly touching—I Am Ozzy is a rock memoir like no other
Format: Kindle
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ozzy Osbourne’s I Am Ozzy isn’t just the story of a rock legend—it’s the raw, unfiltered account of a man who stumbled, screamed, snorted, and laughed his way through a life no fiction writer could make up. From his grim childhood in working-class Birmingham to fronting Black Sabbath and eventually becoming the "Prince of Darkness" and reality TV star, Ozzy lays everything bare with brutal candor and unmistakable charm. What makes this memoir shine isn’t just the insane tour stories, the drug-fueled mayhem, or the outrageous antics (though there are plenty of all three). It’s Ozzy’s voice—vulnerable, self-deprecating, and often laugh-out-loud funny. He owns his mistakes and absurdities without glamorizing them. Somehow, amidst all the chaos, there’s a surprising emotional resonance, especially when he discusses family, fame, and mortality. Ghostwritten with Chris Ayres, the writing captures Ozzy’s uniquely rambling style—at times it feels like you’re sitting in a pub with him, listening to stories that are as insane as they are unforgettable. Anecdotes like the infamous bat-biting incident, setting fire to his wife Sharon’s hotel room, or getting banned from Texas for drunkenly cross-dressing at the Alamo, are balanced by surprisingly thoughtful reflections on love, addiction, and survival. If you’re a fan of rock music, Black Sabbath, or just love a good (and completely bonkers) life story, I Am Ozzy is a must-read. It’s not just a chronicle of excess—it’s a portrait of resilience and reinvention. Somehow, against all odds, Ozzy lived to tell the tale—and thank God he did. This book is a riotous, wild-eyed journey through a one-of-a-kind life. Final Verdict: An unforgettable rollercoaster ride through hell and back—with a grin, a growl, and a heart that somehow survived it all.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2025 by Anthony S. Brooks
Must own.Hilarious.Dark,sometimes sad.Insanely lucky life of Ozzy.
Format: Hardcover
Forget all the negative reviews,take it from a fan of Ozzy/Sabbath,Randy Rhodes,Zakk Wylde & metal in general. If you are a fan of any of those things & have a sense of humor then this is a book for you ! In this book you will learn about Ozzy,where he was born,where & how he grew up(which was a hard life) and insight as to how Ozzy got into the path of Geezer & Bill,he went too school with Tony and they met back up years later. Insight & info about their formation and details about the band throughout the span of 8 Sabbath albums(all detailed) & why he got released from Sabbath. Then how he got a kick in the butt from Sharon to get himself going back into making music. Also how he came to know Sharon & how they got together,it gives you details about the formation of the solo band,meeting Randy Rhodes and him joining,as well as details about his tragic death. It tells you about his first wife Thelma & their children,tells about all the booze and debauchery in the daily life of Ozzy. Then there is info about lawsuits with band members,meeting Zakk and his time in jail. Playing on the road with 3 children on the bus on tour,marrying Sharon. Info about the Osbournes show,how Ozzy eventually kicked the drugs & smoking and drinking. Tells you about his tragic accident with the quad bike,plus stories about the Alamo,the infamous bat & dove biting stories as well as many others that eill have you laughing constantly. The pranks he'd pull on Bill & Tony as well as the story about,well the chapter entitled "Killing the Vicar" is hilarious. It is like your hearing Ozzy tell you the story personally,throughout the book i swear i could hear Ozzy's voice in my head telling me these insane,sometimes tragic,sometimes low & alot of good times. Experiences with the white powder,rohypnol,hashish,pot,cough syrup,amphetamines,booze,etc. The book has some interludes with alot of unseen photos as well as some really insightful stuff i never knew about Ozzy or Sabbath(like how Bloody Sabbath was recorded in a haunted mansion,while he scared the hell outta Bill) as well as memories on the road with Motley Crue,the idea of Ozzfest,Zakk Wylde. The issues with the teen suicide,the issues with PETA threats,the circumstances leading up to the mistake in choking his beloved wife Sharon. Several times he thanks her for keeping him happy,alive and going. Trust me there is so much more in this book,i could not put it down i read it in under 2 days. Trust me any fan of Ozzy or Sabbath wants & needs this book,it is an instant classic. Must own this hilarious book.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2015 by Andrew Lynch
Words from Ozzy himself
Format: Paperback
I listened to Ozzy back in my high school days back in the early 2002, my friends listened to metal music and got me listening to different bands. Ozzy being one of them. I also loved watching the Osbournes on TV. Over the years though after high school I hadn't listened to much of Ozzy Osbournes songs, I haven't been a loyal fan and recently ( July 2025) i seen videos about his last concert and was saddened to see how his health had taken affect on Ozzy. I felt bad not listening to his music or kept up to date with him in years, he was a part of my earlier days, so I made an album of his songs on Pandora, and also found this book about Ozzy. Unfortunately before this book made it to my house, Ozzy passed away. It took me just a few weeks to read this book, and what I loved about it was this was Ozzys own words not someone talking for him. While I read this book I listened to the Ozzy songs on Pandora that I saved into a album I made. I laughed reading this because Ozzy don't give a crap what he says. He tells things like he sees it and there you go. I read about his drug/alcohol problems and how that man lived as long as he did is amazing,but he pulled through. If not for sharon I do believe Ozzy would have been gone many years ago. This book reflects on Ozzys childhood, his first marriage, music career, and struggles with drugs and alcohol. I couldn't put the book down. This book is a great read for Ozzy fans or anyone wanting to know about him. I wont lie, I felt terrible not listening to his music in years and now he's gone. That's why I got this book so I can know more about him and make up for the years of forgetting him and his music. He was a part of my life at one time. Shame on me for forgetting him. Please, if you have not read this book, get it. Its terrific and in Ozzys words which makes this book so special, just like the special man Ozzy was. 🤟
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2025 by brandon good
Crazy! But That's How It Goes.
I Am Ozzy is a quick and fun read. Ozzy goes for a conversational and light tone as he tells his hilarious road stories, but like some recent rock and roll autobiographies that I've recently read (Slash & The Heroin Diaries), Ozzy devotes an over-proportionate amount of time going over and over his alcohol and drug abuse. I was afraid that the book might turn into a dissertation about what happens when you become an addict, then hypocritically preach to the reader about staying off drugs. And sure, Ozzy spent a lot of time recounting his drug and alcohol induced escapades, but he NEVER preached. On the contrary, he couldn't care less what the reader did with his stories of mayhem while being wasted out of his mind. The first two-thirds of the book are the most fun and contain the most amounts of laugh out loud moments. And I mean laugh out loud; I'd be sitting on a plane with my Kindle and suddenly break out laughing like a madman. You'd have thought I was Ozzy based on some of the looks that I got. Ozzy starts by talking us through his life leading up to Black Sabbath; you might think this to move a bit slowly, but it doesn't because of how interesting it was to hear about the development of one of the world's most renowned rock & roll bands. Plus, if you're an Ozzy fan like me, the anticipation of already knowing what it's all leading up to keeps the pages turning at a quick pace. The book is a treat once Ozzy gets into the story of Black Sabbath and the crazy and comical stories that occurred during this period. Ozzy spends a deserved portion of the book on the pre-Black Sabbath and Black Sabbath era. Ozzy finishes off the first two-thirds of the book with the demise of Sabbath and the start of his solo career over the first two records (Blizzard of Ozz & Diary of a Madman). The combination of this being only a 3 year period and Ozzy's limited ability to remember much due to his alcohol and drug abuse make this part of the book relatively and sadly too short. Nevertheless, it is a part of the book that is filled with classic, comical and of course one of the most tragic moments. The last third of the book is primarily devoted to Ozzy's rise to worldwide star-status through MTV's The Osbournes, his continuing accounts of drug abuse and alcoholism, and his eventual road to a cleaner way of life. Unlike the first two-thirds of the book, little time or mention is made of the making of his subsequent records and how he recruited the personnel for his new band(s). I would have liked to have seen more on his road escapades with Zakk Wylde versus the amount of time he took to talk about the day to day filming of The Osbournes. Anyway, I Am Ozzy is a good, funny read and I'd recommend it to Ozzy fans and casual readers alike. Here's a funny story that's not included in Ozzy's book: In early 2010 while Ozzy was appearing on The Howard Stern Show to promote the book, Howard recounted a section early on in the book about how the members of Black Sabbath would send women up to Ozzy's hotel room while the band was out on the road. Howard said, "Man, that must have been cool to have all those women." Ozzy said in his mumbled way, "No, that never happened. No one sent me women." Howard said, "But Ozzy it's right here in your book. Have you read your own book?" Ozzy said quite simply, "No." Laughter erupts in the studio. The guy really is crazy.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2010 by Sky
Great read
Format: Kindle
I learned a lot of interesting things from this book about Ozzy. The one thin FB I took away from it was even through all the craziness, he was a kind, caring person who truly loved his family and life. He was a great musician. This book is a must read. Highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2026 by Jen M.
A must have for any OZZY/Black Sabbath fan
Format: Paperback
I couldn't put this down. An absolutely incredible story. How did these guys survive to give us some of the greatest music ever.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2026 by Mark
Great product
Format: Paperback
First book of three on Black Sabbath members all were great
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2026 by Barbara Kilgore
What a life!
Format: Kindle
I picked this up after he passed away, and boy, was I hooked. Ozzy's humor and wit are saturated in this personal account of his life from his perspective. From early days of crime to days to his being a grandfather and a sober rock legend, I was blessed to read and hear about his amazing life. There will never be another Ozzy Osbourne. When the end of the book finally came, I felt like I knew him personally, and it was like saying goodbye to an old friend or family member. Rest in peace, Ozzy. Thank you for opening up and giving us an account of both the good and bad of being a rock legend. Thank you for your music and for giving us an amazing glimpse into your heart and soul. See you on the other side.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2025 by Kindle Customer