From his early days as the electrifying frontman of heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne has defined the sound, spirit, and spectacle of the genre he helped create. Yet it was in his solo career that Ozzy truly cemented his legend. After being fired from Sabbath in 1979, he returned with the solo debut Blizzard of Ozz (1980), proving he could not only standalone but continue to redefine metal itself.

With a voice as distinctive as it is haunting, and a stage presence both chaotic and magnetic, Ozzy blazed through the ’80s, earning platinum albums, hit singles, and a fiercely loyal global fanbase. He has sold over 100 million records and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath in 2005, and again as a solo artist in 2024.

Ozzy’s third solo album, Bark at the Moon (1983), was his first without guitarist and key collaborator Randy Rhoads, who tragically died in 1982. The record brought a new sonic edge to Ozzy’s sound, blending horror-themed theatrics with synth-infused pop-metal, and introduced Jake E. Lee on guitar. It received critical acclaim and strong commercial success, going Platinum in the US and reaffirming Ozzy’s dominance in the metal world.

To support the album, Ozzy embarked on a worldwide tour running from 10 November 1983 to 19 January 1985. Spanning Europe, North America, and the Far East, the Bark at the Moon tour was a masterclass in heavy metal showmanship. The Tokyo performance on 29 June 1984 - part of an eight-date run in Asia - stood out as the highlight of the leg. Playing to a sold-out crowd of die-hard fans, Ozzy delivered a set that was both raw and refined, seamlessly blending new anthems with Sabbath classics and solo favourites.