John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne” is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname “Prince of Darkness”.

Osbourne formed the Blizzard of Ozz with Randy Rhaods. — **Ozzy** **Osbourn** with Randy Rhoads.

In late 1979, Osbourne formed the Blizzard of Ozz, featuring drummer Lee Kerslake (of Uriah Heep), bassist-lyricist Bob Daisley (of Rainbow and later Uriah Heep), keyboardist Don Airey (of Rainbow, and later Deep Purple), and guitarist Randy Rhoads (of Quiet Riot). The record company would eventually title the group’s debut album Blizzard of Ozz, credited simply to Osbourne, thus commencing his solo career. Cowritten with Daisley and Rhoads, it brought Osbourne considerable success on his first solo effort. Though it is generally accepted that Osbourne and Rhoads started the band.

Ozzy Osbourne & Zakk Wylde: “Miracle Man”

John E. Davis performs a live rhythm cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Miracle Man” from the album “No Rest for the Wicked.” Using a Soldano Hot Rod 50, Boss SD-1, CH-1 and DD-3 effects pedals and my Charvel SoCal.

Ozzy Osbourne & Randy Rhoads: “I Don’t Know”

Arlington, Texas Guitarist John E. Davis jams Randy Rhoads’ “I Don’t Know” from the album “The Blizzard Of Ozz”. Original guitar playing by Ozzy Guitarist Randy Rhoads. John E. Davis guitar info available at www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.

Ozzy Osbourne & Randy Rhoads: “Crazy Train”

Arlington, Texas Guitarist John E. Davis jams Randy Rhoads’ “Crazy Train” from the album “The Blizzard Of Ozz”. Original guitar playing by Ozzy Guitarist Randy Rhoads. John E. Davis guitar info available at www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.

Ozzy Osbourne & Randy Rhoads: “Mr. Crowley”

Texas Guitarist John E. Davis jams “Mr. Crowley” by Randy Rhoads in this Lead Guitar Video. This song is the first song on side two of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Blizzard of Ozz” LP. John E. Davis guitar info available at www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.

Ozzy Osbourne & Jake E. Lee: “Bark At the Moon”

A little Sunday afternoon cover jam playing “Bark At The Moon” by Jake E. Lee and Ozzy Osbourne. Off the Bark At The Moon album. Using my Sunburst MIM Fender Stratocaster, a Boss SD-1 Super Distortion pedal and a DiMarzio Super 3 pickup. Enjoy! More John E. Davis guitar info available at www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.

Ozzy Osbourne & Randy Rhoads: “Over The Mountain”

Vintage footage of John E. Davis practicing Ozzy Osbourne’s “Over The Mountain”. 1983 US Festival Live Version. No whammy bar. Footage from 2008. For guitar lesson information visit www.TexasRockGuitarist.com.