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Ozzy Osbourne’s likability — his humor, authenticity, and raw talent — made him a metal icon, but his reckless antics, from biting bats to substance abuse, often overshadowed his musical genius. Fellow musicians like Dio, Hawkins and Ward saw him as unprofessional or talentless, and his controversies alienated peers like Daisley. His performative chaos, while iconic, disgraced his legacy for many.