Rock Photographer Mark "WEISSGUY" Weiss Presents Back to the Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne

World renowned rock photographer Mark Weiss and ROCKED Magazine proudly present "Back to the Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne," a landmark photography exhibition hosted by ART STOP celebrating the remarkable 44 year visual journey of one of rock music's greatest icons.

From one of Ozzy Osbourne's earliest solo photo sessions atop Convention Hall in Asbury Park in 1981 to his emotional final performance with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, in 2025, the exhibition tells the story of a legendary career through the lens of the photographer who documented it from beginning to end.

As Ozzy Osbourne once said:

"Mark is like a member of our family... He must have more photographs of me than any other photographer I've ever worked with... All Access Pass. He's part of the team."

Weiss' photograph of Ozzy Osbourne's final performance at "Back to the Beginning" on July 5, 2025. This is the last photograph of Ozzy on stage and also on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery as part of Ozzy’s "Working Class Hero" Exhibition. 

Featured are Weiss's iconic August 15, 1981 rooftop portrait of Ozzy at Convention Hall, transformed into a one of a kind collaboration with New Jersey artist Pork Chop, and Ozzy's final onstage performance from "Back to the Beginning" on July 5, 2025. Together these photographs anchor an exhibition of more than 50 images documenting Ozzy Osbourne's extraordinary career.

The exhibition also includes a wall inspired by the special "Back to the Beginning" edition of ROCKED Magazine, a wall dedicated to Ozzy's 1981 Convention Hall appearance, a wall featuring Black Sabbath's historic "Live Aid" reunion performance on July 13, 1985, and a special display featuring New Jersey guitar legend Zakk Wylde. The photographs celebrateWylde's early years with Ozzy Osbourne after Mark Weiss introduced the young guitarist toOzzy in 1987, marking the beginning of one of heavy metal's most enduring musical partnerships.

Throughout the two day event, Weiss will meet fans, share stories behind his photographs, and sign copies of his coffee table book "The Decade That Rocked." Copies of ROCKED Magazine will also be available. 

Event Information

Art Spot

1100 Ocean Avenue North

Asbury Park, NJ

Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24

3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The exhibition will be on display through August 17th. Throughout the run of the exhibition, Mark will make a special appearance. Please contact The Art Spot for appearance dates and additional information.

To learn more about Mark Weiss and view his gallery of fine art prints, visit www.markweiss.com.

Billy Morrison & Ozzy Osbourne Collector’s Edition Picture Disc Vinyl Now Available! ​

TLG|ZOID proudly presents Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne Collector’s Edition Picture Disc Vinyl, arriving , January 9th and distributed by Virgin Music Group. The limited-edition 180g picture disc—available now online and at local record stores—is designed as a true collector’s piece, worthy of framing and displaying like fine art offering a rare and visually striking keepsake that celebrates their powerful collaboration.

Further cementing its impact, “Gods of Rock N Roll” has earned major critical acclaim, landing on Loudwire’s Best Rock Songs of 2025 (Ranked) and being named a Top 10 Song of 2025 in Wall of Sound's Year in Review by Senior Writer Ranga Gareth Williams at #1. The track also secured a spot on Ultimate Classic Rock’s Top 10 Songs of 2025 list, and was included in Amazon Music’s Best of Rock 2025, underscoring its broad cultural impact and cross-platform recognition from both fans and tastemakers.

This stunning release brings together both smash hits, “Gods of Rock N Roll” (featuring Steve Stevens and a beautiful score by Fred Coury) and “Crack Cocaine" (featuring Steve Stevens), united on one brilliantly crafted, art-forward vinyl. The picture disc format elevates the release into a gallery-worthy keepsake—an item meant not only to be played, but cherished, displayed, and celebrated. 

The release carries historic significance, as these two tracks represent the final studio recordings from Ozzy Osbourne, transforming the picture disc into a definitive collector's piece—one that captures the closing chapter of an era in rock history.

Billy Morrison shares: “I feel so incredibly fortunate to have been able to work with my best friend on those last two songs, CRACK COCAINE and GODS OF ROCK N ROLL, that when the idea of a picture disc vinyl with all the versions on it came up, thanks to my guys at TLG |ZOID, I jumped at the idea. We already had the wonderful cover shots that our photographer, Jane Stuart, had taken throughout the process of both releases, and I remember as a kid just loving the idea of a vinyl record with images on the actual vinyl! It was a no brainer, and a truly wonderful way to close out that chapter with a tip of the hat to Ozzy and the two amazing songs that we did together. I will always be able to watch that video of GODS, when Steve Stevens and I are belly laughing with Ozzy in the studio and hold that close as a treasured memory.”

Billy Morrison, the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter is primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens. His recent collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens, “Crack Cocaine,” soared to #1 on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart, further solidifying his place as a powerhouse in the rock world. The Morrison Project is a testament to his collaborative spirit and fearless commitment to creating boundary-breaking music that unites artists and genres in bold, unexpected ways.

Billy Morrison & Ozzy Osbourne Collector’s Edition Picture Disc Vinyl Available ​

TLG|ZOID proudly presents Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne Collector’s Edition Picture Disc Vinyl, arriving January 9th distributed by Virgin Music Group. The limited-edition 180g picture disc—available now for pre-order, online and at local record stores—is designed as a true collector’s piece, worthy of framing and displaying like fine art. 

It’s the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Ozzy and Billy alike, offering a rare and visually striking keepsake that celebrates their powerful collaboration.

This stunning release brings together both smash hits, “Gods of Rock N Roll” (featuring Steve Stevens and a beautiful score by Fred Coury) and “Crack Cocaine" (featuring Steve Stevens), united on one brilliantly crafted, art-forward vinyl. The picture disc format elevates the release into a gallery-worthy keepsake—an item meant not only to be played, but cherished, displayed, and celebrated. 

Billy Morrison shares: “I feel so incredibly fortunate to have been able to work with my best friend on those last two songs, CRACK COCAINE and GODS OF ROCK N ROLL, that when the idea of a picture disc vinyl with all the versions on it came up, thanks to my guys at TLG |ZOID, I jumped at the idea. We already had the wonderful cover shots that our photographer, Jane Stuart, had taken throughout the process of both releases, and I remember as a kid just loving the idea of a vinyl record with images on the actual vinyl! It was a no brainer, and a truly wonderful way to close out that chapter with a tip of the hat to Ozzy and the two amazing songs that we did together. I will always be able to watch that video of GODS, when Steve Stevens and I are belly laughing with Ozzy in the studio and hold that close as a treasured memory.”

Billy Morrison, the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter is primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens. His recent collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens, “Crack Cocaine,” soared to #1 on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart, further solidifying his place as a powerhouse in the rock world. The Morrison Project is a testament to his collaborative spirit and fearless commitment to creating boundary-breaking music that unites artists and genres in bold, unexpected ways.

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