These last four weeks have been incredibly turbulent for millions of us who love Ozzy. It’s been a tough reality to accept, no doubt, but I’m truly thankful to have friends like all of you in this group. You’ve made this difficult time a little easier to bear. And, of course, having Ozzy’s music at the ready to hit play has been a comforting constant.
I wanted to share something that I’ve noticed popping up in various places lately—questions from some younger fans, and even a few seasoned ones, about people in certain photos and album covers related to Ozzy. Specifically, I’ve seen quite a few people asking, “Who is the older guy with Sharon and the kids?” in images from Ozzy’s recent procession, when the family stopped to see the incredible outpouring of love left by fans at the bench.
Many of us are very familiar with the iconic cover of *Diary of a Madman*. But over the years, I’ve also heard curious questions about that cover, especially regarding the little boy sitting at the table in the background. For those who might not know, that young boy is none other than Louis Osbourne—Ozzy’s oldest son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley.
Louis often stays out of the spotlight compared to Ozzy’s children with Sharon, but his presence in that historic image is a poignant reminder of the full scope of Ozzy’s life and family. It’s beautiful to see that even in such an iconic album cover, there are little stories that connect us more deeply to the man behind the music.
So, if you’ve been wondering about that older gentleman in the procession photos or that boy on the *Diary of a Madman* cover, now you know. It’s a reminder of the many chapters in Ozzy’s extraordinary journey—not just as a rock legend but as a father and a family man.
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