Ozzy Osbourne NZ

Ozzy Osbourne NZ

Ozzy Osbourne in New Zealand: Calm, Jovial, and One Wild Demand

In January 1973, Black Sabbath—led by its charismatic frontman Ozzy Osbourne—made a powerful entrance at New Zealand's Great Ngāruawāhia Music Festival. While the band carried a reputation for being fierce and unpredictable, festival promoter Barry Coburn recalls a surprisingly subdued and friendly presence. Despite the rocker&