Chris Jericho Shares Hilarious Ozzy Osbourne Stories and Heavy Metal Influence
Ozzy Osbourne has shown American broadcasters how to handle British swearing, according to Chris Jericho. The wrestling icon and Fozzy frontman shared anecdotes about his encounters with the former Black Sabbath frontman. Jericho revealed that Ozzy refused to call him a "wanker" on WWE's RAW in 2009, citing concerns about airing the term in England. Jericho also recounted a humorous incident involving Sharon Osbourne at an Ozzfest event where he and Ozzy's guitarist Zakk Wylde played baseball in the parking lot.
Jericho reminisced about the time he introduced Ozzy to the story of his encounter with Sharon and Ozzy on RAW. Ozzy found the story amusing and even joked about it. Jericho also shared how Ozzy's debut solo album, Blizzard Of Ozz, had a significant impact on his life during his junior high school years. The album introduced him to the world of heavy metal and helped him connect with girls who were fans of bands like Ozzy, Priest, and Scorpions.
Fozzy, Jericho's band, is currently touring in the UK, bringing their music to fans across the country. The full interview with Kerrang! radio provides more insights into Jericho's experiences with Ozzy Osbourne and the influence of heavy metal on his life. Don't miss the chance to catch Fozzy live in concert and experience the energy and passion of their music firsthand.