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Remembering the life that forged heavy metal
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/07/2025
» The rock world is in mourning following the passing of John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne on July 22 at the age of 76. Surrounded by his family in his home country of England, he drew the curtain on an extraordinary life and career that helped shape the very sound of heavy metal. Known affectionately -- and infamously -- as the "Prince of Darkness", Ozzy leaves behind a legacy built on dark riffs, wild stage theatrics and an unbreakable bond with rock music fans around the world. To remember this rock and roll legend, here are five defining highlights from Ozzy's unforgettable journey in rock.
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dead aged 76
AFP, Published on 23/07/2025
» LONDON - Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of heavy metal group Black Sabbath, died on Tuesday at the age of 76, his family said, just weeks after he gave an epic farewell concert.
Dance gets world's first heavy metal ballet
AFP, Published on 28/04/2023
» BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Pirouette, leap, air guitar, stomp. In a practice room in central England, dancers move gracefully in unison, combining classical ballet with new, heavy metal-inspired steps.
Jeff Beck, guitarist with a chapter in rock history, dies at 78
New York Times, Published on 12/01/2023
» Jeff Beck, one of the most skilled, admired and influential guitarists in rock history, died Tuesday in a hospital near his home at Riverhall, a rural estate in southern England. He was 78.
Pedal steel gets its resurrection
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 14/08/2022
» When DaShawn Hickman was 4 years old, living just 32 steps from the tiny granite House of God church in Mount Airy, North Carolina, he picked up a lap steel his uncle had built for his mother. Stretching the electric guitar across his tiny knees for the first time, using a D-cell battery as his slide, he traced the hymns his mother sang.
Singin' them Mekong Delta blues baby
Life, Alan Parkhouse, Published on 10/11/2015
» It's fair to say that Stephen Wrench knows a thing or two about music. He was with American band Lynyrd Skynyrd for 21 years and has been involved with some of the biggest names in music worldwide and now runs one of the United States' most successful record and film labels.
Bieber, we're looking at you for a scandal
Life, Published on 26/09/2013
» Well, Biebermeister, give it your best shot. And no, swatting away a reporter's microphone like you did at Don Mueang airport won't do, since all the fans took your side on Twitter. Give us a real scandal.
Britain's royal baby: Live Report
AFP, Published on 22/07/2013
» WE ARE NOW CLOSING this Live Report on the birth of the royal baby in Britain.
EU approves Sony, EMI music publishing deal
AFP, Published on 20/04/2012
» European competition regulators Thursday approved a $2.2 billion takeover by Japan's Sony and Emirates investors of EMI Music Publishing which holds the rights to global pop stars such as Rihanna.
Music world stunned by death of Whitney Houston
AFP, Published on 12/02/2012
» Stars and music industry leaders paid tribute to singer Whitney Houston, who died aged 48 on the eve of the annual Grammys show.