5 Lesser Known Facts About Ozzy Osbourne- The Metal Godfather

The world is mourning the loss of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, who has died at the age of 76

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Known as the "Prince of Darkness" and the frontman of Black Sabbath, Osbourne's impact on rock and heavy metal is unmatched. Here are some facts you didn't know about him

Before Black Sabbath, Ozzy held several odd jobs, including working in a slaughterhouse, an experience he later said influenced the dark themes in music

At age 17, Ozzy was arrested for burglary and served a short jail sentence. He famously tattooed “O-Z-Z-Y” on his knuckles while in prison using a sewing needle and graphite from a pencil

Despite his dark persona, Ozzy had an intense fear of clowns. This coulrophobia is something he admitted during interviews, saying they always made him uncomfortable

Ozzy dropped out of school early and later revealed he was dyslexic. He often felt misunderstood in the classroom but found his voice through music

One of the most shocking and lesser-known stories from Ozzy Osbourne’s dark past involves a disturbing incident where he claimed to have killed 17 cats in a drug-fueled frenzy