When Did Ozzy Start Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne started Black Sabbath in 1968 in Birmingham, England. The band formed around guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, and bassist Geezer Butler. Ozzy joined as lead vocalist shortly after the core lineup came together.
Early Years and Name Changes
Before settling on Black Sabbath, the group played under names such as Polka Tulk Blues Band and Earth. They adopted the Black Sabbath name in 1969 and began focusing on darker, heavier riffs. Their early sound combined blues rock with ominous themes and tuned-down guitars.
First Recordings and Rise
Black Sabbath released their debut album in 1970, which helped define early heavy metal. Ozzy fronted the band through classic records like Paranoid and Master of Reality. He continued as lead vocalist until the original lineup split in the early 1980s.
