Has there ever been a more extraordinary rock-star story than Ozzy Osbourne's? Born into a life so poor that the whole family slept in one room, Ozzy endured a tough upbringing. Music was his salvation and his band Black Sabbath went on to change the music scene forever. But along with the rock and roll came the inevitable sex and drugs and Ozzy fell into a long relationship with addictive substances. The stories of Ozzy's days on the road are legendary - biting the head off a live bat, losing his best friend and writing partner Randy Rhoades in a tragic plane crash - but few know of the real heartbreak he suffered during those days of excess. In the end it was love that saved him: the love of his wife Sharon and kids Kelly, Jack and Aimee. In his highly anticipated autobiography, Ozzy comes clean: in all senses.
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A page turner ... I Am Ozzy is autobiography at its best. (Now Magazine )
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The incredible, frank and moving autobiography by the Prince of F***ing Darkness!
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When BBC Radio Five Live first began Sybil Roscoe had Ozzy Osbourne on her programme as a guest. God knows how many years ago that was, but Ozzy said then that he was going to bring out an autobiography and call it John. Well it's here now, at last, and it's worth the wait.
I first encountered Ozzy during my early days of rock education through the pages of Kerrang! I'd heard of Ozzy and Black Sabbath, but wasn't too familiar with Ozzy the solo star. He had the cover and was dressed as a werewolf. Inside all the pictures was of him as a werewolf and I began to wonder if this man actually looked like a werewolf! Of course, I soon realised it was a video for Bark At the Moon. Subsequently I bought that album and saw him on tour and have been a fan ever since.
What I always liked about Ozzy is that he has never forgotten his roots. He's not arrogant and never comes across as big-headed. This comes over in his book which is written just the way you know and love Ozzy to be. It has his colourful delivery, wonderful descriptions of his adventures; all the famous ones and some you never heard of - the only gripe is the cover, which is a bit bland.
I Am Ozzy will have you laughing at his outrageous adventures, but also have you cringing too. There is sadness at the death of Randy Rhoads and how the Nazis nearly killed him - you'll have to read it to work that one out - and the controversial mishaps that he's had will also have you smiling.
There isn't much more to say except that if you're an Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath fan this book is a must buy. But even if you're not, you're still going to enjoy it because it's the story of a guy from Aston, Birmingham, who made it big and as he has said many times before, is the luckiest guy in the world.... Read more ›
I first encountered Ozzy during my early days of rock education through the pages of Kerrang! I'd heard of Ozzy and Black Sabbath, but wasn't too familiar with Ozzy the solo star. He had the cover and was dressed as a werewolf. Inside all the pictures was of him as a werewolf and I began to wonder if this man actually looked like a werewolf! Of course, I soon realised it was a video for Bark At the Moon. Subsequently I bought that album and saw him on tour and have been a fan ever since.
What I always liked about Ozzy is that he has never forgotten his roots. He's not arrogant and never comes across as big-headed. This comes over in his book which is written just the way you know and love Ozzy to be. It has his colourful delivery, wonderful descriptions of his adventures; all the famous ones and some you never heard of - the only gripe is the cover, which is a bit bland.
I Am Ozzy will have you laughing at his outrageous adventures, but also have you cringing too. There is sadness at the death of Randy Rhoads and how the Nazis nearly killed him - you'll have to read it to work that one out - and the controversial mishaps that he's had will also have you smiling.
There isn't much more to say except that if you're an Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath fan this book is a must buy. But even if you're not, you're still going to enjoy it because it's the story of a guy from Aston, Birmingham, who made it big and as he has said many times before, is the luckiest guy in the world.... Read more ›
40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By S. Chipchase
Format:Hardcover
I literally could not put this book down from the moment I picked it up at 6pm until I finished reading it at 1am.
From the opening page right up until the acknowledgments I was engrossed, entertained and enlightened.
I've laughed out loud, i've smiled to myself, i've looked at the page in open mouthed shock and have gone through such a rollercoaster of emotions during the seven hours of reading its amazing.
Very rarely in my experience does a book take you on such a journey as this one does. High, lows, ups, downs it's all here told in brutal unflinching honesty.
What more could anyone want from a book?
I for one could ask for nothing more
From the opening page right up until the acknowledgments I was engrossed, entertained and enlightened.
I've laughed out loud, i've smiled to myself, i've looked at the page in open mouthed shock and have gone through such a rollercoaster of emotions during the seven hours of reading its amazing.
Very rarely in my experience does a book take you on such a journey as this one does. High, lows, ups, downs it's all here told in brutal unflinching honesty.
What more could anyone want from a book?
I for one could ask for nothing more
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Rachel S
Format:Hardcover
I Am Ozzy is a hilarious autobiography by Ozzy Osbourne, former lead singer of Black Sabbath. It's filled with humourous anecdotes from his life before and after the band and is a more than enjoyable read.
I've read a few musician's autobiographies, and I can honestly say that none of them have ever made me laugh like this one did. I was laughing aloud at something on almost every page and I loved Ozzy's British humour. There were some great stories about his time in the band and although the book was filled with humour, Ozzy also showed a sensitivity when it came to writing about the hard things, like death and drug addiction.
Although I loved the book and the stories in it, I couldn't help get the feeling that maybe there was some extra spice being added to some of the anecdotes. I mean, yeah, he was a crazy rocker, but after all these years and all these drugs, can he really remember as much as he claims to? Maybe so, but for me it didn't quite feel right, so I was unable to fully `click' with the book. It's a real shame, because I really did enjoy Ozzy's easy writing style.
I Am Ozzy was a fun read, but overall something just didn't come together for me. If you're looking for a musician's autobiography that has plenty of hilarity go for this one, but just don't expect too much depth.
I've read a few musician's autobiographies, and I can honestly say that none of them have ever made me laugh like this one did. I was laughing aloud at something on almost every page and I loved Ozzy's British humour. There were some great stories about his time in the band and although the book was filled with humour, Ozzy also showed a sensitivity when it came to writing about the hard things, like death and drug addiction.
Although I loved the book and the stories in it, I couldn't help get the feeling that maybe there was some extra spice being added to some of the anecdotes. I mean, yeah, he was a crazy rocker, but after all these years and all these drugs, can he really remember as much as he claims to? Maybe so, but for me it didn't quite feel right, so I was unable to fully `click' with the book. It's a real shame, because I really did enjoy Ozzy's easy writing style.
I Am Ozzy was a fun read, but overall something just didn't come together for me. If you're looking for a musician's autobiography that has plenty of hilarity go for this one, but just don't expect too much depth.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Oh yeah...OK Ozzy, I'll believe you even if I have heard half of the anecdotes in here before. Who cares...somehow Ozzy has become a national treasure and lets face it they don't do rock stars like him anymore, just a bunch of wimps who couldn't bite the top off a Big Mac, let alone a live bat. (Or a rubber one come to that!!) Great book, good for a laugh and .....i'd have bought it anyway because he had the decency to reply to my get well letter when he was 'quad-biked'.
Seriously....it IS a good and humourous read.
Seriously....it IS a good and humourous read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The book is one of the best biographies I have read for along time as Ozzy is such a down to earth man who has a love for music and his family. I would recommend it to anyone who loves music but not easily offended by his colourful language. I enjoyed mostly all the wild things he has done in the past and all the practical jokes he played on others and had done to himself.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Most awsome book! This is the kind of book you just can't wait to get back to!
As good as The Dirt and Scar Tissue!
As good as The Dirt and Scar Tissue!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A. Johnson
Format:Hardcover
ive never been a fan of reading but couldnt put this book down, i have always liked ozzy, hes down to earth and says it how it is, and as you read the book you can imagine you are sat there and hes telling you how it was. i have never laughed so much with a book, the bit with the air con is typical ozzy and so funny, in fact i laughed all the way through i couldnt recomend the book anymore, even if you are not a fan but are from a working class background you would enjoy the book, buy it now.
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He bit the head off a bat
Absolutely 100% loved this book. Ozzy is truly one of a kind, and this book is packed with pages of stories from throughout his life. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Tiffany!
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Amazing
I've read so many books and without a doubt this one was my favorite. Such an amazing life he has led. Would reccomend this too anyone
Published 14 days ago by SMITH
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Janda
Really enjoyed it brought back a lot of memories from my era how oozy is still alive is beyond me a good read
Published 1 month ago by Janda174
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Fantastic
I must admit this is the funniest book I've ever read, I've been working night shift when I down loaded it onto my kindle, been reading after my shift, bloody hell could not put it... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Anthony Greenan
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Bonkers
Read a lot of stories about ozzy and black sabbath and the book confirms how bonkers they were.
Once I started reading it was very hard to put down. Read more
Once I started reading it was very hard to put down. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Diane Darby
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Excellent autobiography
Ozzyzy is a true legend
Hilarious
Would recommend to friends
Would read more of your work
Worth paying for
Ozzyzy is a true legend
Hilarious
Would recommend to friends
Would read more of your work
Worth paying for
Published 1 month ago by ashleigh smith-hill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
Excellent read. Hilarious in parts, with some great stories. Honestly written and some if the stories are . Mad! Highly recommended.
Published 1 month ago by Gina
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iam ozzy
great read well recomended it was a gift for my step mother and she passed it round the whole family
Published 2 months ago by kikkle
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining
Written in a style so you can alomst hear Ozzy saying the words, this is a very entertaining read. There's not much on the making of Ozzy's music but lots of funny/interesting... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Clinical Precision
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic! I was laughing every few minutes at the 'very descriptive'...
I have always been interested in Ozzy Osbourne as he is a brummie from Aston and he made his fortune from sheer hard work. His foul mouth is what makes him who he is. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. J. Jones
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