Blizzard of Ozz

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/blizzard-of-ozz

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the album's debut year?1980
2. What is the ozzy osbourne's previous band affiliation?Black Sabbath
3. Who made the album and who helped with guitar?Ozzy Osbourne sang and played, and guitarist Randy Rhoads, a classically trained musician, played the guitar. Their teamwork made the album very special.
4. Why is the song "Crazy Train" special?"Crazy Train" has a famous opening riff and a big chorus that many people love. It became a hit and is still played on rock radio.

Seminal Album: An album that is highly influential and important in the development of a genre or artist.
Virtuosic: Showing great technical skill and ability, especially in playing a musical instrument.
Paradigm Shift: A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions in a field.