WBZ Flashback: Controversial Ozzy Osbourne Concert in Boston

On April 2, 1982, Ozzy Osbourne performed at the Boston Garden. Controversy surrounded his performance because of rumors that Ozzy performed animal sacrifices on stage.

[@newscenter5]

great line by Rea - "Ozzy Osbourne - no relation to Ozzie Nelson" lol these are great... thanks for sharing and keep 'em coming !

[@253timeandtimeagain2]

Wow there was a time when reporters and news anchors were actually funny without taking themselves too much seriously!
What a contrast with the manufactured, self-righteous puppets of today.

[@Count_Mephistopheles]

39 years ago to the day, I was there, Let the Madness begin, Hail King O-Z-Z-Y.

[@gl3605]

I was there. Ozzy is still going in 2022..these 4 however are all retired. They were all great though. They were the best Boston News Anchors imo.

[@altfactor]

Today, Dan Rea hosts a radio talk show host in Boston.

[@rodmunch4879]

Only weeks after RR death. Torme guitarist?

[@danielmaurice7468]

Yes

[@JessesCustomDesign]

i was thinking the same.

[@somethinburnin]

Yep, I had to go look see when Brad Gillis came in place of Bernie, I see Brad didn't start until April 13th in Binghamton NY

[@florencechestnut2270]

Jack Williams -- we had to talk Barry in to staying tonight because....
Barry Burbank loves Ozzy Osbourne.🎸💝

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

My mother was at this show & still has the concert baseball tee lol

[@melvano4014]

I was there

[@rodmunch4879]

I want a time machine and want to go get drunk with this john signorelli cat. Fucking wow wee‼️ Lynn and reveres finest.