PEOPLE interview, Ozzy Osbourne reflected on biting a head off a bat during his 1982 concert and how the moment would live on after his death. Osbourne's family announced his death at age 76.

While Ozzy Osbourne cemented his status as the Prince of Darkness in 1982 when he infamously bit the head off a bat onstage in Des Moines, Iowa, fast-forward 43 years and animal-rights advocacy group PETA is mourning the metal legend's death Tuesday (July 22) at age 76.

In the wake of his death on Tuesday, we reflect on the life and legendary career of Ozzy Osbourne, who left his mark on music like few others. We can talk about all the hits he had, both with Black Sabbath and in his solo career,

Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath, earned his infamy biting the head off a bat on stage and pursuing a drug-fueled lifestyle before reinventing himself as a lovable if often foul-mouthed reality TV star.