Let the madness begin!” Those were the yells that Ozzy Osbourne screamed at his final show and which still echo in the hearts of millions. Beyond the strobe lights and the ear-shattering screams, however,

These 10 records cement Ozzy Osbourne’s place in rock history. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary voice behind Black Sabbath and a pioneering force in heavy metal, has passed away at the age of 76. Just weeks after delivering a heartfelt farewell performance alongside his bandmates at Birmingham’s Villa Park,

His life story, marked by personal struggle and unparalleled artistic triumph, is also one of surprising connections and an unwavering stance against hatred. The reverberations of heavy metal’s foundational chords have momentarily ceased.

From the soundtracks that have filled our ears on long climbs and rambunctious descents, to his music being used to score some of the most unforgettable video parts, Ozzy Osbourne's legacy lives on with all of us, and our respect and gratitude go out to one of the pioneers of heavy music.

Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death was revealed two weeks after the heavy metal icon died at age 76 on July 22 at his home in England.