We’ve all heard the rumors—Ozzy Osbourne, the notorious frontman of Black Sabbath, was often linked to the devil, a figure synonymous with the darkness of rock ‘n’ roll. Maybe your Catholic aunt still thinks of him as a symbol of evil, or perhaps you’ve been told Black Sabbath had a pact with the devil. But here’s a lesser-known fact: there’s a deeper, darker reason behind Ozzy and his bandmates’ signature look of wearing crosses around their necks 24/7. It’s a chilling tale rooted in one of the most sinister band legends.
When Ozzy Osbourne, known as the “Prince of Darkness,” passed away, his death raised a myriad of questions. One of the most persistent queries revolved around Black Sabbath’s iconic use of crosses. Why did they wear them constantly? The answer lies within a story of dark curses and occult rituals, and it’s far from your typical rock star conspiracy.
The Sinister Curse That Made Ozzy Osbourne Wear Crosses
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In the early days of Black Sabbath, Ozzy and the band were supposedly cursed by a black magic group after they refused to perform at a Wicca ceremony. This wasn’t your run-of-the-mill church service; it was a mystical ritual involving a stone circle, focusing on divine duality and natural connections. When the sect invited the band to participate, Black Sabbath declined, only to have a powerful curse cast upon them by the witches of the cult.
The band needed protection, and Ozzy’s father, who worked at a metal factory, came to their aid. He crafted large metal crosses for each band member, and they began wearing them as a protective shield against the curse. This was no ordinary fashion statement; it was a spiritual safeguard, one that would stay with them for the rest of their lives.
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Despite Black Sabbath’s dark aesthetic, Ozzy Osbourne was always adamant that they were not involved in black magic or Satanism. The band rejected invitations to occult rituals, mocking those who associated them with groups like Black Widow, who performed actual black masses on stage. For Ozzy, the cross was more than just a religious symbol—it was a symbolic declaration distancing the band from real occult practices while embracing the theatrical side of metal.
In the world of rock ‘n’ roll, fashion often tells a story, but for Ozzy and Black Sabbath, their crosses were a symbol of defiance and survival against a curse they didn’t ask for. It’s a powerful reminder that in the music industry, sometimes the darkest rumors are rooted in reality, and the boundary between performance and personal belief is often blurred.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Celina Lozano in Cultura Colectiva.
