Ozzy Osbourne stories
Sharon Osbourne revealed on Celebrity Big Brother that her husband Ozzy Osbourne relied on marijuana during the filming of their family’s reality show, The Osbournes. She mentioned that Ozzy was “stoned” in every episode and never watched any of them himself.
Ozzy Osbourne’s antics have certainly made for some wild stories over the years! Here are a few highlights:
White House Antics: Ozzy once attended a White House dinner where he became so drunk he caused a stir, with President George W. Bush humorously noting it might have been a mistake to invite him. This incident has been widely reported and is often cited as a classic Ozzy moment
Bat Biting Incident: Perhaps one of his most infamous moments occurred during a concert in 1982 when Ozzy bit the head off a live bat, thinking it was rubber. This led to him needing rabies shots afterward.
Alamo Incident: In another notorious event, Ozzy urinated on the Alamo while wearing one of Sharon’s dresses, not realizing the significance of the location. This act led to him being banned from San Antonio for a decade.
Drunken Driving to the Hospital: On a more reckless note, Ozzy once drove drunk to the hospital while his first wife was in labor because there was no one else to drive. This story highlights the chaotic nature of his life during his heavier drinking days.
Pranking a Vicar: Ozzy once drugged a vicar with a cake laced with Afghan hash, leading to some unexpected effects on the poor man. (Vicar: A priest working with or in place of the pastor of a parish is called a vicar)
The Betty Ford Bar Misunderstanding: When sent to rehab at the Betty Ford Center, Ozzy’s first question upon meeting Betty Ford was where he could find the bar, humorously misunderstanding the purpose of his visit.
Releasing Doves at a Record Label Meeting: During a record label meeting, Ozzy released doves as a peace gesture, but ended up biting the head off one when it landed on his knee, shocking the executives present.
Shooting Cats in a Rage: In a fit of rage over his car being scratched, Ozzy shot at a group of cats in his garage.
Disturbing Flight Behavior: On a flight, Ozzy gave cocaine to stewardesses to help smuggle it through customs, showing his wild disregard for norms.
Stripping at Dinner: During his Blizzard of Ozz tour, Ozzy performed a striptease on a dinner table in front of conservative diners, which led to a ban in Germany.
Legally Dead for a Moment: Following a severe ATV accident, Ozzy was legally dead for a short period of time before being resuscitated.