ARTISTdirect chat with Ozzy Osbourne

April 07, 2000

Musical maniac Ozzy Osbourne chats about the bands he has lined up for Ozzfest, his time with Black Sabbath and his wildest performances.

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ARTISTdirect.com: Welcome metal fiends of all shapes and sizes. It's time to chat with Ozzy! Sit back, relax, and start asking yer questions!

Ozzy Osbourne: Hello to everyone. I can't hear you!

Myster Girl: Ozzy, you're my absolute favorite all time performer! What can we expect to see at the Ozzfest 2000?

Ozzy Osbourne: Beyond your wildest dreams. Be there; it's like hell on wheels, 20 bands!

Pldarts: Are you going to put out another CD? If so, when? (Ozzy rules)

Ozzy Osbourne: Working on it as we speak. Project is currently under the name "Inferno," but it's subject to change. I have written a bunch of songs and am trying to get it out as quickly as possible, but I doubt it will be out by the Ozzfest, because I want to give you the best rock album ever.

Woodyelf: How do you find the energy to keep going out and completely rocking the country like you do? You are a god to the metal music industry. Keep on making the magic happen.

Ozzy Osbourne: I've got very good batteries!

Sgraham: Do you have any other creative pursuits besides music? Do you paint?

Ozzy Osbourne: I paint very crazy paintings. You should see them, then you'd know how crazy I really am! They even frighten me

Fanzmosis Fanclub/Almir: Will the Ozzfest 2000 be transmitted live over the Internet? If so, where?

Ozzy Osbourne: My wife is in negotiations with a few companies, and when everything is worked out, you'll know about it. Check my web site for details, www.ozzfest.com and www.ozzy.com

Mamakin326: Have you signed any artists to your new label yet?

Ozzy Osbourne: In the process of developing a couple of acts, and I expect to have something very shortly. More to the great empire of OZZ!

Mystic Geist: Hello, Ozzy, how did you get your inspiration for your music and what comes first music or words?

Ozzy Osbourne: It's a very difficult question to answer. It's one or the other. I ask myself the same question. It's a gift from somewhere else. I'm just the receiver. So far, I've received pretty good stuff. I hope it continues.

Haarp: Hello, Ozzy. It was great seeing you with Sabbath last year. My Question is, how does a new band/artist get into or considered for touring with Ozzfest? (I'd love to).

Ozzy Osbourne: Send in your tapes and we'll listen to it. A video is even better. And just hope your name gets pulled out of the hat. I love the fact that I inspire new acts; that's what keeps me going.

Haarp: Is your Divine Recordings Co. going to be your label, too?

Ozzy Osbourne: No, I'm already signed to Epic, but it would be great if I could. I will be delivering them records when I'm long dead from the other side.

Haarp: Any chance that Black Sabbath will record a new album & tour again? (forgive me, but I had to ask- you guys made a huge impression on me- a good one!). I love you and your work- keep rockin'!

Ozzy Osbourne: Who knows, anything is possible.

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