Watch Ozzy Osbourne Give A Tour On His Tattoos

Ozzy Osbourne’s tattoo journey is as iconic as his musical career. With tattoos from his arms to his torso, these are ink-spirations of his rebellious spirit and wild living. His journey with tattoos started young and in a rather gritty place: at fifteen, Ozzy dropped out of school, tried his hand at several low-paying jobs, then eventually turned to crime, robbing homes. After getting caught, he was sentenced to three months in jail. With only a sewing needle and a piece of graphite, Ozzy inked his first tattoos in jail: his name “OZZY” across his knuckles and two smiley faces on his knees. That first ink marked the beginning of his lifelong love for tattoos.

Ozzy’s Record-Breaking Tattoo Party

To mark the release of his 2020 album, Ozzy did something no one had ever done: he organized the world’s largest tattoo and listening event across 50 cities on February 20, 2020. His fans were treated to an exclusive early listen to the album and had the chance to pick from a special collection of Ozzy-inspired tattoo designs. It was a huge celebration, with fans inking themselves in honor of the Prince of Darkness.

The Stories Behind the Ink

Ozzy’s tattoos all have wild stories attached, and many were shared on The Osbournes reality show. During a tattoo tour on the show, he gave fans insight into each piece, kicking off his stories with, “I was stoned out of my mind.” Despite his disclaimer, each tale adds layers to his fascinating life, blending humor, recklessness, and sincerity.

For Ozzy, tattoos are part of his identity. They aren’t just designs; they’re raw markers of a life lived on the edge, each tattoo celebrating his highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether it’s his knuckle tats from a jail cell or professionally crafted designs from his rockstar years, Ozzy’s ink captures the spirit of rock and roll, rebellion, and a life lived unapologetically.