While some may see Ozzy Osbourne as a washed-up rock star, his influence on the music industry is undeniable. With over 50 years in the business, Ozzy has had his share of shocking moments.

Here are 10 of the most outrageous things to ever happen to the Prince of Darkness.

1. The time he bit the head off a bat

Ozzy Osbourne is no stranger to shocking behavior. After all, he is the Prince of Darkness. But even by his standards, biting the head off a bat onstage is pretty shocking.

It happened in 1982 during a show in Des Moines, Iowa. A fan threw a bat onto the stage, and Ozzy thought it was a toy. He picked it up and bit its head off, not realizing it was real. He contracted rabies as a result and had to undergo treatment.

2. The time he peed on the Alamo

In 1982, Ozzy was arrested for urinating on the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. He was so drunk at the time that he thought the Alamo was a hotel. He ended up paying a $40 fine for his actions.

3. The time he defecated on an airline seat

In 1992, Ozzy was flying from Los Angeles to London when he had to go to the bathroom. He couldn't wait, so he relieved himself in the seat in front of him. The incident caused a scandal and led to Ozzy being banned from British Airways.

4. The time he was arrested for public intoxication

In 2008, Ozzy was arrested for public intoxication in Los Angeles. He had been drinking at a bar and then decided to go for a walk. He ended up wandering onto someone's property, where he was arrested.

5. The time he punched a photographer

In 2010, Ozzy was attending the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame when he got into an altercation with a photographer. He punched the man, causing him to fall to the ground. Ozzy was escorted away by security and no charges were filed.

6. The time he got lost in a maze

In 2011, Ozzy found himself lost in a corn maze in England. He was there with his wife, Sharon, and their kids when they got separated from the rest of the group. They ended up spending hours wandering around the maze before finally being found by firefighters.

7. The time he fell off the stage

In 2016, Ozzy was performing in Las Vegas when he fell off the stage. He was rushed to the hospital with a concussion and other injuries. He ended up canceling the rest of his tour as a result.

8. The time he swore on live television

In 2017, Ozzy was being interviewed on live television when he let loose with a string of profanity. He was quickly chastised by the interviewer and apologized for his language.

9. The time he accidentally hit Sharon with a microphone

In 2018, Ozzy was performing in Los Angeles when he accidentally hit Sharon in the head with his microphone. She was sitting in the front row at the time and was knocked to the ground. She was taken to the hospital but fortunately didn't suffer any serious injuries.

10. The time he had to be hospitalized for an infection

In 2019, Ozzy was hospitalized for a severe upper respiratory infection. He ended up canceling several shows as a result.

Conclusion

While Ozzy Osbourne's antics may be shocking, they're also part of what makes him one of the most iconic rock stars in history. Love him or hate him, you can't deny that he knows how to make an impact.