Industry May 19, 2026
Ozzy Osbourne Recounts Wild Story Involving Paul McCartney and a Chimp
“Sharon’s going, ‘Smile!’ And this chimp is biting my thumb off!”
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Ozzy Osbourne shared an anecdote about appearing on the Howard Stern show, where his personal assistant initially asked him to switch places with someone. Osbourne initially refused but agreed immediately upon learning it was Paul McCartney.
During the same period, Osbourne also recalled a chaotic experience involving a chimp biting his thumb while his wife, Sharon, urged him to smile. Originally reported by MusicRadar.
During the same period, Osbourne also recalled a chaotic experience involving a chimp biting his thumb while his wife, Sharon, urged him to smile. Originally reported by MusicRadar.