Ozzy Osbourne and Satanic Fears

Ella Plummer

Ozzy Osbourne and Satanic Fears

Ozzy Osbourne recognized societal fears of Satan and "sin" and continued to live a wild, "sinful" life and continued use of demonic imagery. He was and still is often noted as an embodiment of sin among Christian communities. Many of his fans saw him as "a symbol of rebellion against societal norms" (Sutton 1). This image allowed him to stay true to his beliefs and stand out during the launch of his career in the 1960s. He believed organized religion was ridiculous, too confining, and he used imagery, costumes, and his music to highlight these opinions. He wore dark clothing, dark cross necklaces, and symbols of the devil, like bats. In one of his first songs, he refers to himself as Lucifer. He sings, "My name is Lucifer". He continued releasing music amidst growing societal Satanic fears during the 70's and 80's. Movies like "The Exorcist"were released in the 70's, which contributed to growing fears of Satan possessing human bodies. During the 1980's, there were heightened fears of satanic rituals.