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Even more influential than "Paranoid," this 1971 LP soared to #8 and found Tony Iommi laying claim to what would become his signature sound. The down-tuned, sludgy guitar greatness drives "Sweet... more

Ozzy's second straight triumph also remains the tragic epitaph to his all-too-brief collaboration with Randy Rhoads. Its menacing songs and mind-blowing guitar made this the all-time-favorite Ozzy... more

Ozzy asserted himself as a post-Sabbath star—and young Randy Rhoads established himself as one of the most distinctive, innovative guitarists in hard rock—when this masterpiece arrived. Along with... more

This 1988 LP marked the debut of Zakk Wylde, yet another massively influential lead guitar player to serve as Ozzy's right hand man. Zakk also co-wrote the album's singles "Miracle Man," and "Crazy... more

1983's "Bark At The Moon" would introduce Jake E. Lee on lead guitar as this would be the first studio album from Ozzy since the passing of Randy Shoads. The title track here would go on to become a... more

Ozzy's sixth solo album was by far his most successful when it came to hit singles as this set nabbed him four top tens on the mainstream rock charts in '91-'92. The title cut, "Mr. Tinketraon,"... more