Ozzy Osbourne from Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath had just released Vol. 4, which featured hits “Snowblind”, “Changes”, and “Tomorrow’s Dream”. Even after having released four studio albums, the band still dealt with negative connotations surrounding their name. It was often assumed that because of the name; Black Sabbath, the band partook in black magic. “So the Rolling Stones got something to do with landslides,” Ozzy Osbourne wittily remarks on the subject of band names being taken literally. “A name is whatever you want to interpret it to be.” As lead singer Ozzy admits, “If I hadn’t got with a band I probably would be in prison now.”

Go to (page 32) to see the story in ROCK SCENE Magazine.  (Reelin’ in the Years Productions LLC / YouTube)