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I Am Ozzy

By Ozzy Osbourne
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I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne is a deeply personal memoir that charts the legendary rock musician's journey from his working-class roots in Birmingham to becoming the frontman of Black Sabbath and a solo superstar. The book delves into his chaotic life filled with both outrageous antics and personal challenges, revealing the behind-the-scenes reality of fame and the music industry. With Ozzy's trademark humour and candidness, it offers insight into his career, family, and the struggles he faced along the way.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy candid and humorous tales from rock legends. It provides an unfiltered glimpse into the wild life and career of one of rock's most infamous frontmen, filled with extraordinary tales of adventure, excess, and survival. Fans of music history and personal memoirs from iconic figures might find this an engaging read.

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The bestselling autobiography of the Prince of F***ing Darkness!

* The biggest campaign for the biggest and best-loved rock star of them all * Landmark outdoor advertising, plus promotion online and via music magazines will send sales of I AM OZZY platinum * Pitched not just as a great summer read, but as one of the all-time greatest rock ' n' roll stories

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People ask me how come I'm still alive, and I don’t know what to say. When I was growing up, if you’d have put me up against a wall with the other kids from my street and asked me which one of us was gonna make it to the age of sixty, with five kids and four grandkids and houses in Buckinghamshire and California, I wouldn’t have put money on me, no fking way. But here I am: ready to tell my story, in my own words, for the first time.

A lot of it ain’t gonna be pretty. I've done some bad things in my time. But I ain’t the devil. I’m just John Osbourne: a working-class kid from Aston, who quit his job in the factory and went looking for a good time.

I Am Ozzy is my story. It’s about how a former factory worker turned rock and roll legend navigated a life filled with adventures, challenges, and triumphs.

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I Am Ozzy is a highly entertaining biography, praised for its outrageous and improbable anecdotes. Celebrated for its humour and honesty, the book offers a frank and sometimes painfully candid account of Ozzy Osbourne's life. It is recommended for fans seeking a taste of rock 'n' roll madness, with many reviews highlighting its blend of humour, gripping storytelling, and moments of sadness.

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ISBN: 9780751543407

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 May 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Illustration: Section: 32, colour photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 132.0mm

Weight: 333g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham, 1948, Ozzy Osbourne is one of rock music's most enduring figures. In the last few years he has also become one of television's best loved personalities via the wildly successful hit MTV show The Osbournes .

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