Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne is one of the virtually contradictive persons in the history of contemporary joust unison. On the one hand, he is a famous singer being famous for his unique image, clothing and lifestyle and his music is surely beloved by thousands of fans, whereas, on the other hand he has had serious problems with do drugs and alcohol addictions. Nevertheless, his struggle for survival has to be praised and respected.It is apparent that literature search revealed over 100 phrases and rule books on the history of rock music and Osbournes career. Over half of these were prescriptive and written by practitioners, consultants and journalists.Adams, Deanna R. persuade n Roll and the Cleveland Connection. Kent, OH Kent State University Press, 2002.This book is not intended to be a definitive history of rock music, documenting every fact or thoroughly analyzing every decade. Rather, it is rough those people and events responsible for making this the rock candy n Roll Capital of th e World. The book presents rather extraordinary and interesting viewpoint concerning Ozzy Osbourne and his musical career.Appleyard, Bryan. Blizzard of Oz, The sunshine Times Magazine, November 27, 2005.The article suggests that Ozzy Osbourne is surely one of the to the highest degree interesting and at the same time august singer due to his unique image, clothing and lifestyle. He is known to shock publicity with extraordinary appearance, hairsbreadth cuts and colors mixture. Nevertheless, source states that practically every star has his own blizzards. Concerning Osbourne it is his drug and alcohol addictions, though he has managed to cope with disease having proven that he is able to struggle for life and popularity. He underwent treatments for alcohol and drug abuse. And now he is famous for both musical and TV careers.Davidson, Sandra (ed.) & Winfield, Betty Houchin (ed.). Bleep censoring Rock and criticize Music. Westport, CT Greenwood Press, 1999.The book is nigh socie tal attempts to control rock and rap music in a democracy. This book explains how governmental statutes, agency regulations, business controls and parents have tried to censor the music and when they have succeeded or why not. The book also focuses on the dilemma of a people who ideally believe in free expression as part of a democracy. It is apparent that attempts to censor Osbourne are also obscure in the book.Dodd, P. The Book of Rock. London Pavilion, 2001.The book is or so the individual artists and groups associated with Rock music involving Ozzy Osbourne and his contradictive career and person. It is seen that the book is of great importance for current research, because it provides thorough examination and analysis of rock music history. The book is meant for a wide circle of readers who are fond of rock and Ozzy Osbourne.Exclusive Ozzy Osbourne on Everything. Sunday Mirror, 2005, April 3 16.The article presents discourse with a famous singer about his private life and mu sical career. Ozzy believes his lavish family home in the English countryside is cursed. It is stated that in spite his millions and his transatlantic lifestyle, Ozzy is astonished at the cost of living in Britain and feels that the working man is being priced out of the country.Goldberg, Jonah. Ozzy without Harriet What the Osbournes Tells Us about Drugs. National Review, 54, 11 (2002, June 17) 23-24.The Osbournes, the reality-TV show about the 53-year-old former lead singer of the metal band Black Sabbath and his dysfunctional family, is an unprecedented hit. It receives the highest ratings in MTVs history. The article provides details of the show stating that is one of the most popular as it present daily life of a singer.Gosset, Pol & Leyser, Brady J. Rock Stars/Pop Stars A Comprehensive Bibliography, 1955-1994. Westport, CT Greenwood Press, 1994.This bibliography is a listing of over 3,600 books about the individual artists and groups associated with Rock/Pop music involving O zzy Osbourne. It is seen that the book is of great importance for current research, because it aims at providing the most accurate and comprehensive bibliography available on Rock/Pop stars.The article says that Wildman rocker was invited to the White household due to the success launch of reality show The Osbournes. According to statistic provided in the article show has more than that three million viewers. Family values and problems are incorporated in research. The article touches Osbournes problems with drugs and alcohol stating that he has had also problems with crashing hotel rooms and cars.Ozzy Rules in a Rock World Dominated by Bad Boys, Ozzy Osbourne Stood out. The periodical Mail, 2005, November 19 16.Newspaper article provides information about Osbournes problems with drug and alcohol considering that now he has been cured. The author suggests that Osbourne is really amazed by his new image as a family man. Osbournes has become one of Britains, and Americas most famou s families. They are laughed at because of their crazy antics, thoih held in affection because of their obvious love for each other.The Ozzy Osbourne of Wolverhampton. The Birmingham Post, 2006, July 19 5.Actually the article argues about Osbournes popularity and states that many fans are willing to behave and look like their music ideal. For example, A parrot-killer who decapitated his beloved pet in a drunken rage has been jailed for five-and-a-half months later a magistrate branded him the Ozzy Osbourne of Wolverhampton.ReferencesAdams, Deanna R. Rock n Roll and the Cleveland Connection. Kent, OH Kent State University Press, 2002.Appleyard, Bryan. Blizzard of Oz, The Sunday Times Magazine, November 27, 2005.Davidson, Sandra (ed.) & Winfield, Betty Houchin (ed.). Bleep Censoring Rock and Rap Music. Westport, CT Greenwood Press, 1999.Dodd, P. The Book of Rock. London Pavilion, 2001.Exclusive Ozzy Osbourne on Everything. Sunday Mirror, 2005, April 3 16.Goldberg, Jonah. Ozzy without Harriet What the Osbournes Tells Us about Drugs. National Review, 54, 11 (2002, June 17) 23-24.Gosset, Pol & Leyser, Brady J. Rock Stars/Pop Stars A Comprehensive Bibliography, 1955-1994. Westport, CT Greenwood Press, 1994.Ozzy Osbourne Invited to White planetary house, 2002, April 4. Avaiable at http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1911033.stmOzzy Rules in a Rock World Dominated by Bad Boys, Ozzy Osbourne Stood out. The Daily Mail, 2005, November 19 16.The Ozzy Osbourne of Wolverhampton. The Birmingham Post, 2006, July 19 5.