As the lead singer of Black Sabbath, he helped invent heavy metal. On “The Osbournes,” he presented a comedic counterpoint to his rock ’n’ roll infamy.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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12 Essential Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Songs
The frontman, who with Black Sabbath helped pioneer heavy metal in 1970s England, always found new ways to reinvent himself.
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Is She Jazz? Is She Pop? She’s Laufey, and She’s a Phenomenon.
The genre-defying musician makes retro earworms infused with the second guessings of a Gen Z diarist. Her third album, “A Matter of Time,” is due in August.
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Can Indigo De Souza Spin Pop Gold From the Wreckage of Her Past?
The singer and songwriter first emerged as an indie-rock bandleader from Western North Carolina. With a newfound clarity, she is re-emerging as a California pop artist.
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Patty Griffin’s Life Fell Apart. Rebuilding Gave Her Music a Jolt.
During the last 16 years, the singer-songwriter lost her voice, her parents and her relationship. She captures her period of crisis and rebirth on “Crown of Roses.”
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‘Swag’ Album Review: Justin Bieber Finds His Old Soul
“Swag,” a new album of dreamy beats and unexpected collaborations, eschews formulaic pop to lean into the singer’s R&B instincts.
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Nine Inch Nails Revisits the ’80s, and 9 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Robert Plant, Amanda Shires, Blood Orange and more.
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Jane’s Addiction Members Sue One Another After Onstage Fight
The rock band’s singer confronted its guitarist during a show last year, leading to the cancellation of its reunion tour.
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Connie Francis, Whose Ballads Dominated ’60s Pop Music, Dies at 87
Ms. Francis, who had a natural way with a wide variety of material, ruled the charts with songs like “Who’s Sorry Now” and “Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You.”
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Drake Returns With Reinforcements at Wireless Fest in London
The Canadian superstar headlined all three nights of London’s Wireless Festival, showing off his range, reach and a glimpse of how he intends to leave his Kendrick Lamar beef in the past.