Industry May 11, 2026

Ozzy Osbourne shares anecdotes of encounters with law enforcement and a chimpanzee

“Sharon’s going, ‘Smile!’ And the chimp is biting my thumb off!”

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Ozzy Osbourne shares anecdotes of encounters with law enforcement and a chimpanzee
Ozzy Osbourne recounted an unusual encounter with a police officer who arrived in his dressing room equipped with Robocop-style gear, including a helmet, goggles, gun, and handcuffs. The officer made a peculiar inquiry regarding the singer's nocturnal habits.

During a separate anecdote, Osbourne described an incident involving a chimpanzee biting his thumb while his wife, Sharon, encouraged him to pose for a photograph. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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