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There are some singers that have great technique and then there are those that have a certain quality or style in their voice. Some have both, like Freddie Mercury, but to me, I prefer style over technique.

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Ozzy Osbourne
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: December 3
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Birmingham
West Midlands
John Michael Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael Osbourne
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