For decades, Ozzy Osbourne has been a figure of rock and roll mythology—a wild, untamed force whose antics both on and off the stage have fascinated and shocked fans worldwide. Now, at 76 years old, the Prince of Darkness has finally come forward to confirm what many have long suspected about his life and career.

In a heartfelt interview, Ozzy admitted that much of his outrageous behavior during his heyday wasn’t just for show but a coping mechanism. “I was lost in the madness,” he confessed. “The drugs, the drinking—it was how I dealt with the pressures of fame and the chaos in my head.” While he’s spoken before about his struggles with addiction, Ozzy’s candid acknowledgment of how deeply it shaped his career adds a new layer to his legendary persona.

Ozzy also addressed what many fans have long believed: beneath the wild exterior, he’s always been a family man at heart. “Sharon and my kids are the reason I’m still here,” he said, crediting his wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, for helping him turn his life around. “Without them, I don’t know where I’d be.”

But perhaps the most surprising admission came when Ozzy spoke about his enduring love for music. “I’ve always been terrified of losing my voice or my ability to perform,” he revealed. “Even now, after all these years, I get nervous before going on stage. Music is my lifeline—it’s what keeps me going.”

As he reflects on his tumultuous journey, Ozzy is determined to leave behind more than just tales of rock-and-roll debauchery. “I want people to remember me as someone who made them feel something,” he said.

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