Ozzy inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Getty ImagesOzzy Osbourne sat in a large black leather bat-shaped chair with Jack Black during his induction on SaturdayRock legend Ozzy Osbourne has been inducted as a solo artist into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Birmingham's 75-year-old Prince of Darkness received a standing ovation from an all-star band and the 20,000-capacity crowd in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday.
"I’d like to thank whoever voted me into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for my solo work. Thank you from the bottom of my heart," he shouted above deafening cheers after actor Jack Black presented him with the award.
The diverse group of inductees this year also included: Mary J Blige, Cher, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest and the Dave Matthews Band.
"My fans have been so loyal to me over the years. I cannot thank them enough", said Osbourne, who was inducted at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse arena.