Ozzy Osbourne turns 76: 20 images of the hard rock legend (20 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Ozzy Osbourne, called the "Godfather of Heavy Metal" and the "Prince of Darkness," is known for his iconic band Black Sabbath, his solo career and his early 2000s MTV reality show "The Osbournes." He is turning 76 on Tuesday. Here's a look back at his career through the years.

Left to right, Ozzy Osbourne, Adam Sandler and Patricia Arquette arrive at the "Little Nickie" film premiere on November 3, 2000 at the Mann's Chinese Theater Hollywood, Calif. Photo by Russ Einhorn/UPI

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Osbourne (R) and WWE star Triple H fool around after the March 21, 2002 announcement of the band lineup for Ozzfest 2002 in New York City, which will tour the United States and overseas in conjunction with WWE. Photo by Ezio Petersen/ UPI

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Ozzy Osbourne attends a ceremony where guitarist Zakk Wylde is inducted into the Hollywood Rock Walk in Los Angeles on January 17, 2006. Wylde played guitar for Osbourne before starting his own band Black Label Society in 1998. Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI

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Osbourne (L) with members of his band Black Sabbath after they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at ceremonies held on March 13, 2006 at New York's Waldorf Astoria hotel. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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