[LongWayHome]

I’m old enough to remember him belting out songs for Black Sabbath.

[DoodleBob]

I’m old enough to remember him belting out songs for Black Sabbath.

That's like me remembering that Paul McCartney played bass in a band before Wings.

Fun fact - Ozzy's favorite band is the Beatles.

[Mariner]

The very first concert I ever saw at 15yrs old was:

Wild Turkey (Jethro Tull derivative and members)
Yes with Wakeman
Black Sabbath

At Winterland auditorium in San Francisco 1971.

Black Sabbath blew everyone off the stage. No contest, they were the headline band. Extraordinary show.

Yes, Ozzy actually wore a western jacket with fringe.

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This show is documented on the internet in multiple instances, with audio. I still cannot find video.

It was spectacular. And it solidified my taste in music.

Nothing but Beatles, Beethoven, Brahms and Black Sabbath.

Gotta make those minor keys roar.