I have to admit. I've been somewhat absent from @qinspired or writing in its entirety, both on HIVE and elsewhere, due to the World Cup. This is a passion that sometimes clouds you, exhausts you, and is very hard to explain if you don't share a love of the ball. Now, I've been meaning to write about Ozzy for a long time. A guy I respect, deeply, even without having enjoyed the best years of Black Sabbath or Osbourne as a solo artist, with Zack Wilde. What is palpable, however, is the cultural effect that our character of today has bequeathed to millions of people around the world. This guy, he belonged to one of the greatest bands in history, he got kicked out; he bounced back, and changed the "game" forever.
Tengo que admitirlo. He estado algo ausente de @qinspired o de escribir en su totalidad, tanto en HIVE, como en cualquier otro lugar, debido a la Copa del Mundo. Esto es una pasión que a veces te nubla, te agota, y que es muy difícil de explicar si no comparte el amor por la pelota. Ahora bien, tenía pensado escribir sobre Ozzy desde hace muchísimo. Un sujeto a quien respeto, profundamente, incluso sin haber disfrutado los mejores años de Black Sabbath o de Osbourne como solista, con Zack Wilde. No obstante, lo que sí es palpable es el efecto cultural que nuestro personaje de hoy ha legado a millones de personas de todo el mundo. Este sujeto, pertenecía a una de las bandas más importantes de la historia, lo echaron; se repuso, y cambió el "juego" para siempre.
Now, I can understand that many people today, mostly young people, don't quite understand the impact that this man has on people's lives, on the way of conceiving rock and roll; or even on the performance that many frontmen use when they go out to give concerts all over the world. However, the evidence is there, it is overwhelming, undeniable and powerful. Ozzy Osbourne was always a freak. And I, as you know, love those that nobody has as "successful characters". An introverted, unsocial boy with a powerful personality. Born and raised in Birmingham, England. Industrial city, cradle of the Industrial Revolution that changed the world more than 150 years ago. Son of a working class, who in the 70's had a hard time.
Together with his friends in Black Sabbath, they marked an unforgettable era in the history of music. They created, together, and without the slightest influence between them (I mean Black Sabbath and Judas Priest are considered the founding fathers of Heavy Metal) a genre that didn't exist, and for which they are co-responsible. They created controversy in their historical era, when the society they came from saw them as dangerous, uncomfortable characters, even Satanists were branded. So, overcoming adversity is neither new nor surprising for someone like Ozzy. Remember, this guy, at a concert, and as you can see in the GIF I have in the post, bit the head off a bat. Pure eccentricity.
Ahora bien, puedo entender que muchas personas hoy, mayoritariamente jóvenes, no comprendan bien el impacto que tiene este hombre en la vida de las personas, en la manera de concebir el rock and roll; o incluso en el performance que muchos frontmen usan al momento de salir a dar conciertos en todo el mundo. Sin embargo, la evidencia está ahí, es contundente, inobjetable y poderosa. Ozzy Osbourne, siempre fue un "freak". Y yo, como ustedes saben, amo a esos que nadie tiene como "personajes de éxito". Un chico introvertido, poco social pero con una poderosa personalidad. Nacido y criado en Birmingham, Inglaterra. Ciudad industrial, cuna de la Revolución Industrial que cambió al mundo hace más de 150 años. Hijo de una clase trabajadora, que en los 70's la pasaban bastante mal.
Junto a sus amigos de Black Sabbath, marcaron una época inolvidable dentro de la historia de la música. Crearon, en conjunto, y sin la menor influencia entre ellos (me refiero a que Black Sabbath y Judas Priest, son considerados los padres fundadores del Heavy Metal) un género que no existía, y del cual son corresponsables. Crearon polémica en su época histórica, cuando la sociedad de donde procedían los veían como personajes peligrosos, incómodos, hasta satanistas fueron tildados. Así que, sobreponerse ante la adversidad, no es ni nuevo ni sorpresivo para alguien como Ozzy. Recordemos, que este tipo, en un concierto, y como se puede ver en el GIF que tengo en el post, mordió la cabeza de un murciélago. Puro excentricismo.
Also, musically, Ozzy's vocal registers are beautiful. Maybe not technically, but they are the best demonstration of darkness made melody. Songs from his solo period such as "Mr. Crowley", which tells a fascinating story of this character, "Crazy Train", which is as autobiographical as a book could be, or "Mamma, I'm Coming Home", are some of the hits and songs that came out of the mind of an exceptional man. A real star, who lived his life as, perhaps, none of us can ever live ours. On the edge, almost always, between excesses and eccentricities, but who knew how to cope, and stop when the abyss was a dangerous reality.
Además, musicalmente, los registros vocales de Ozzy son preciosos. Quizás, no técnicamente, pero son la mejor demostración de la oscuridad hecha melodía. Canciones de su época solista como "Mr. Crowley", que cuentan una historia fascinante de este personaje, "Crazy Train", que es tan autobiográfica, como podría ser un libro; o "Mamma, I'm Coming Home", son algunos de los éxitos y temas, que salieron de la mente de un hombre excepcional. Una estrella real, que vivió su vida como, tal vez, ninguno de nosotros jamás podamos vivir la nuestra. Al límite, casi siempre, entre excesos y excentricidades, pero que supo sobrellevarlo, y detenerse cuando el abismo era una realidad peligrosa.
To this extent, Ozzy is an inspirational subject. Someone who fed the souls of millions of people across the planet. Awarded with two entries into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame both as a member of Black Sabbath, as well as for his fantastic solo career, renowned in his native England, and one of the biggest Beatles fans in recent memory. In his own words: "No song inspired me more than "She Loves You". Statement made, while recalling an anecdote at the age of 14. A legend, without a doubt. Who also managed to overcome the poverty in which he was born, the dyslexia he has suffered throughout his life, and for which he was a victim of bullying, and being kicked out of the band they founded by his best friends.
Life is about overcoming challenges, constantly. It doesn't matter if it's in music, rock, art, or any other discipline. The truth is that the concept of resilience goes hand in hand with the life of Ozzy Osbourne. One of the last heroes in the history of rock and roll as an influential genre of culture and music. And even more so, in an era where there are not too many bands that stick up for the genre. To look back and see that we have these figures alive is simply beautiful. Thanks to life, we are in the best technological era in the history of mankind, which allows us to reduce linguistic, cultural, idiomatic, economic, etc. differences. We are just a click away from remembering, marvelling, enjoying, and in this case, honouring a genius.
En este sentido, Ozzy es una sujeto inspiracional. Alguien que alimentó el alma de millones de personas en todo el planeta. Galardonado con sendas entradas al Salón de la Fama del Rock and Roll tanto como miembro de Black Sabbath, así como por su carrera fantástica de solista, reconocido en su Inglaterra natal, y uno de los mayores fanáticos de The Beatles del que se tenga memoria reciente. Dicho por él mismo: "Ninguna canción me inspiró más que "She Loves You". Declaración hecha, mientras recordaba una anécdota a sus 14 años de edad. Una leyenda, sin lugar a dudas. Que también supo sortear la pobreza en la que nació, la dislexia que durante toda su vida ha sufrido, y por la que fue víctima de Bullying, y ser echado por sus mejores amigos de la banda que fundaron.
La vida trata de superar retos, constantemente. Da igual si es en la música, el rock, el arte, o cualquier disciplina que se ejerza. Lo cierto, es que el concepto de la resiliencia va de la mano con la vida de Ozzy Osbourne. Uno de los últimos héroes de la historia del rock and roll como género influyente de la cultura y de la música. Y más, en una época donde no sobran demasiadas bandas que saquen el pecho por el género. Mirar atrás y ver que tenemos vivas a estas figuras, es sencillamente precioso. Gracias a la vida, que estamos en la mejor era tecnológica de la historia de la humanidad, misma que nos permite poder achicar las diferencias lingüísticas, culturales, idiomáticas, económicas, etc. Estamos a un click de recordar, maravillarnos, disfrutar; y en este caso, honrar a un genio.
Finally, I don't want to leave Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's wife, as a fundamental pillar in the history of the "Prince of Darkness". She held his hand when he was kicked out of Sabbath. She disciplined and rehabilitated him when his substance abuse was excessive and dangerous. She never abandoned him, and on the contrary, she made a brilliant career out of raising Ozzy's public profile when the whole world thought it was coming to an end. Clearly, she is an excellent publicist, but it is not so easy to reduce this enormous task. They are an incredible team, and complementary. The man, the legend, the musician, the vocalist; we all love him, we all respect him. Ozzy was, is and always will be an example of how things well done should be sustained. What an honour and what a joy it is to have him with us.
Finalmente, no quiero dejar a Sharon Osbourne, esposa de Ozzy, como un pilar fundamental en la historia del "Príncipe de las Tinieblas". Ella, le sostuvo la mano cuando lo echaron de Sabbath. Lo disciplinó y rehabilitó, cuando el consumo de sustancia era excesivo y peligroso. Nunca lo abandonó, y al contrario, realizó una brillante carrera al levantar la imagen pública de Ozzy, cuando el mundo entero pensaba que llegaba a su fin. Claramente, es una excelente publicista, pero no es tan fácil reducir esta enorme labor. Son un equipo increíble, y complementario. El hombre, la leyenda, el músico, el vocalista; todos lo amamos, lo respetamos. Ozzy fue, es y será siempre un ejemplo de cómo las cosas bien hechas deben sostenerse. Qué honor y qué dicha es tenerlo con nosotros.
What an epic tribute to an absolute legend in music! When I was working in a previous factory, the guy I shared an office with always had Planet Rock on, a radio station that played nothing but rock music. When an Ozzy tune came on, he started bellowing out from the top of his voice! He really did have an impact on people :)
@nickyhavey, he is unique, almighty, unstoppable.
Ozzy is undoubtedly the father of Heavy Metal and despite having a very chaotic life during his youth, we can still keep him in mind as one of the legends of music.
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Precisely, @wilfredocav. Ozzy was and will be one of the very best of all times.
Maybe this genre is not exactly my cup of tea these days, but leaving such a great mark in music as he did is admirable. He was lucky to have his wife by him, to support and help him out when it was needed.
I believe,he thinks exactly as you just said it in your reply. Perfection.
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