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Coffee Break: Celebrating Ozzy Osbourne

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

July 22, 2026

Mourners and music fans line the streets to pay their respects as the funeral cortege of Ozzy Osbourne, the late lead singer of Black Sabbath, makes its way through Birmingham, central England on July 30, 2025.
Mourners and music fans line the streets to pay their respects as the funeral cortege of Ozzy Osbourne, the late lead singer of Black Sabbath, makes its way through Birmingham, central England on July 30, 2025. BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images

Wednesday marks one year since the death of Ozzy Osbourne. The Prince of Darkness passed away just seventeen days after his farewell concert at the age of 76.

Often referred to as the ‘Godfather of Heavy Metal,’ Ozzy broke ground as a solo performer and as leader of the group Black Sabbath. Let’s honor his memory by creating a playlist that rocks.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what song from the Ozzy Osbourne universe would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Coffee Break: Celebrating Ozzy Osbourne