The Controversy of Ozzy Osbourne, the ‘Prince of Darkness’, Biting Bats to Cheating That Made His Wife Depressed

The most iconic and shocking moment occurred in April 1982, when Ozzy was performing in Des Moines, Iowa. He bit the head off a bat that was thrown onto the stage because he thought it was a rubber toy.

The incident forced him to be rushed to the hospital for a rabies vaccine, simultaneously establishing his name as a figure who knows no bounds in rock n roll showmanship.

In 1981, during a meeting with CBS Records executives in Los Angeles, Ozzy, who was under the influence of alcohol at the time, bit the head off a white dove that was supposed to be released as a symbol of peace. He then spat out the bird's head, blood still dripping from his lips. This brutal incident outraged many parties.

Behind the scenes, Ozzy is also known to have struggled with alcohol and drug addiction for almost half a century. He admitted to first trying cocaine in 1971 and even consumed LSD daily for two years with Black Sabbath.

This habit affected his mental and physical well-being. Several tours had to be canceled due to health conditions and unpredictable moods, which caused tension with bandmates that ultimately led to conflicts on the tour road.

Ozzy's personal life was also marred by infidelity scandals. From 2012 to 2016, he was involved in an illicit relationship with hairstylist Michelle Pugh, until the news of the affair broke to the public in May 2016. His wife, Sharon Osbourne, experienced severe depression and nearly overdosed before ultimately choosing to forgive and stay for the sake of their family.

Ozzy is often the target of accusations of satanism from religious groups who are concerned that his heavy metal music fosters dark influences among teenagers. Although he often denies it, he once hinted that he is not a practitioner of occultism and is even known to pray before going on stage. This accusation only reinforces the dark image he has built. RIP Ozzy Osbourne!