Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76 After Iconic 1982 Bat-Biting Incident

Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away at 76, leaving behind a legacy marked by wild and unforgettable moments, including the infamous incident where he bit the head off a bat on stage in 1982. During a concert in Des Moines, Iowa, while promoting his second solo album, Osbourne was hit by a bat thrown from the crowd, which he initially thought was a rubber toy, leading him to bite its head off before realizing it was real. The story of whether the bat was alive or dead has varied over the years, with Osbourne's own accounts changing, but it remains one of the most bizarre moments in rock history. This event took place amid a tour where Osbourne regularly threw raw meat and animal parts into the audience as part of his stage act, a practice that encouraged fans to retaliate with their own unconventional items. Osbourne's life and career were defined by such shocking and controversial incidents, which contributed to his persona as the "Prince of Darkness." His impact on heavy metal and rock music endures, even as fans and historians continue to debate the exact details of his most notorious exploits.