What Happened When Ozzy Osbourne Bitten a Bat
During a concert in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 20, 1982, Ozzy Osbourne appeared to bite the head off a bat thrown into the stage by a fan. The bat was not a rubber prop, and Osbourne later said he believed it was real at the time.
Why the Bat Was Real and Dangerous
According to reports and band members, the bat had been live before being thrown. Osbourne bit into it and spat out parts, but he still swallowed a piece. He was taken to a hospital and received treatment for potential rabies exposure, though tests later showed the bat was not rabid.
Aftermath and Lasting Impact
The incident became one of the most widely shared moments in Osbourne’s career. It reinforced his shock‑rock image and was later referenced in documentaries and interviews. The event is often cited when people ask whether Ozzy Osbourne actually bit the head off a bat on stage.
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