Ozzy Osbourne discography

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the debut solo album release year?1980
2. What is the key guitarist on debut?Randy Rhoads
3. What was Ozzy Osbourne's first solo album and why was it special?Ozzy's first solo album was "Blizzard of Ozz" released in 1980. It was special because it featured the talented guitarist Randy Rhoads and became a huge hit, reaching number 7 in the UK and number 21 in the US.
4. Why did Ozzy lose his guitarist Randy Rhoads?Randy Rhoads died in a plane crash in March 1982. His death was a huge loss for Ozzy and the music world.

Discography: A comprehensive catalog of an artist's recorded musical works, including albums, singles, and EPs.
Heavy Metal: A genre of rock music characterized by loud, distorted guitars, aggressive rhythms, and often dark or powerful lyrical themes.
RIAA: The Recording Industry Association of America, an organization that certifies gold and platinum records based on sales figures.
Compilation Album: An album that collects previously released tracks, often from different albums or periods of an artist's career.