Books That Rock

[Lost Little Girl]

Currently reading this -



It's a very open and honest autobiography right from his childhood in Birmingham. I'm currently up to the mid-'70s. It's hilarious in parts. eg - Ozzy came back from The States after a tour in a bit of a mess because of drink and drugs (no change there then ) so he booked himself into a mental institution in Stafford for treatment. First question from the doctor - "Do you masturbate Mr Osbourne?". Ozzy - "I'm in here for my f*ckin head, not my cock".

Is this actually written by Ozzy? I can't imagine him writing a book at all, but would love to read it if it is!

 

[Johnny-Too-Good]

Is this actually written by Ozzy? I can't imagine him writing a book at all, but would love to read it if it is!

I agree - there's no way Ozzy could write a book. The credit at the front states 'Ozzy Osbourne with Chris Ayres'. I would say Ayres has probably written the book from taped interviews etc. If that is the case he has done a great job as it comes over as Ozzy himself. I am just approaching the period when I actually knew him. I'm pretty sure the pub will get a mention

 

[Lost Little Girl]

I agree - there's no way Ozzy could write a book. The credit at the front states 'Ozzy Osbourne with Chris Ayres'. I would say Ayres has probably written the book from taped interviews etc. If that is the case he has done a great job as it comes over as Ozzy himself. I am just approaching the period when I actually knew him. I'm pretty sure the pub will get a mention

Aw, he might mention you Is this a pub in Birmingham? Might have to make this book my next purchase

 

[Johnny-Too-Good]

Aw, he might mention you Is this a pub in Birmingham? Might have to make this book my next purchase

The pub is 'The Red Lion' in a village called Sutton on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. He gave the gold or platinum disc for (I'm not sure - long time ago) either 'Black Sabbath' or 'Paranoid' to the landlord. It was on the wall in the pub.

 

[architect]

These two will appeal to vinyl lovers. Great coffee table books with awesome stories.

 

[Lost Little Girl]

The pub is 'The Red Lion' in a village called Sutton on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. He gave the gold or platinum disc for (I'm not sure - long time ago) either 'Black Sabbath' or 'Paranoid' to the landlord. It was on the wall in the pub.

Nice

Shame it isn't more central, I go to Birmingham every year in December. Would have loved to visit Ozzy's old local for a pint

 

[bohohippybeatnic]

I agree - there's no way Ozzy could write a book. The credit at the front states 'Ozzy Osbourne with Chris Ayres'. I would say Ayres has probably written the book from taped interviews etc. If that is the case he has done a great job as it comes over as Ozzy himself. I am just approaching the period when I actually knew him. I'm pretty sure the pub will get a mention

You actually knew him! Lucky bastard!

 

[Sox]

 

[nedkelly]

Reading this one now...very interesting.