10 Hard Rock Bands That Totally Sold Out

Ozzy Osbourne has been marketing himself as a sinister presence for years now. Down to his nickname the Prince of Darkness, Osbourne has built a legendary career as the leader of metal gods Black Sabbath along with an impressive run of hits in his solo career.

However, this version of selling out doesn't even come down to Osbourne's records. Even with his latest release Ordinary Man, Osbourne still sounds like he always has, with a definitive shout that has become the signature sound of heavy metal vocalists. The way that Ozzy really sold out was in what was happening behind the scenes.

Throughout most his career, Osbourne's legacy has been intact thanks to his wife and manager Sharon Osbourne. That may seem like insider information, but the truth was laid out front and center on the show The Osbournes, where Ozzy was looked at as a more wholesome figure. What happened to the madman who bit heads off bats and peed on the Alamo? Instead of having a dark look into Osbourne's offstage escapades, fans just saw a mellow dad who was content with following his wife's advice for his music career. Ozzy may have tried to prove his dark reputation, but it almost seems comical for him to be scary after fans got a look behind the curtain.