Marshall Of Rock

Ozzy Osbourne recently spoke to USA Today about his new book, "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy: Advice From Rock's Ultimate Survivor", and also touched on propofol, which Micheal Jackson was a big fan of.

Ozzy Osbourne signed copies of his new book, "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy: Advice From Rock's Ultimate Survivor" on October 11 at Barnes & Noble in Huntington Beach, California and on October 14 at the Barnes & Noble in Riverside, California. Fan-filmed video footage from the event can be seen below.

Jeanne Ferrara, community relations manager at Barnes & Noble, told AOL's Noisecreep, "It was a pleasure to welcome Ozzy Osbourne back to Barnes & Noble Huntington Beach. As Ozzy approached the event area, the excitement level increased to maximum levels and customers were chanting 'Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy.' It seemed at times, the atmosphere was more like a rock concert rather than a book signing. Families with several generations in attendance approached the signing table with tears in their eyes because they were so excited to meet him — many were fulfilling a dream. All ages attended the event — from great-grandparents to babies. Ozzy took extra time with children and those with special needs ensuring they received additional attention. Some customers camped out in front of the store starting at 3 a.m. to obtain their wristband for their place in the signing line."

Ozzy has taken "Dr. Ozzy's Seven-Day Guide To Better Living" to Facebook and Twitter. The weeklong series of free advice and helpful hints has a couple of days left, with followers being treated to words of wisdom from the book.

Ozzy Osbourne will sign copies of his "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy" at the remaining locations:

Tuesday, October 18, 7:00 p.m.
Hastings
1306 West Davis
Conroe, TX

Wednesday October 19, 6:30 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
5130 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ

Thursday October 20, 6:30 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
2191 North Rainbow Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV

Friday October 21, 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
1725 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA

Saturday October 22, 3:00 p.m.
Booksmith with Amoeba Music
1644 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA

Here's the appearances of Rockers from this past week on the talks shows, either sitting down for an interview or performing. Ozzy was out promoting his new book "Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy" on a couple of shows, and Evanescence and Chris Cornell performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Evanescence performed on Thursday night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live (Oct. 13) and played "What You Want," the first single from their new album, "Evanescence". They also performed "Going Under" as a web only performance on jimmykimmel.com:

Chris Cornell of Soundgarden performed his great new solo track "The Keeper" from the "Machine Gun Preacher" soundtrack on Jimmy Kimmel Live Wednesday night (Oct. 12)

Ozzy, Sharon and Jack Osbourne sat down for the full hour on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight" (Oct. 11) to discuss "The Osbourne's" MTV show, getting sober, the incident where Ozzy nearly killed Sharon, and more. Jack Osbourne also that he and his fiancée Lisa Stelly are expecting their first child.

"I'm excited. I'm a little nervous." Jack said. Ozzy reportedly jumped for joy and hearing the news, saying "I'm shocked. I think it's fabulous." Sharon said, "I'm happy because it's what Jack wants so I'm happy, and I've always wanted to be a grandma so it couldn't be better." Ozzy already has four grandchildren; two each from daughter Jessica and son Louis from his previous marriage to Thelma Riley.

Video footage (Oct. 12) of Ozzy Osbourne's wife/manager Sharon Osbourne announcing on her CBS daytime talk show "The Talk" that she will become a first-time grandmother next April can be seen below.

Ozzy also appeared on NBC's The Today Show on the morning of October 12th. The interview was conducted by former President George W. Bush's daughter, Jenna Bush Hager:

From Billboard.com: Speculation surrounding a Black Sabbath reunion including Ozzy Osbourne arose in August, when the Birmingham Mail reported that Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi said the original lineup was writing new material together. Iommi then back-tracked on his official website, expressing disappointment that his statements-reportedly told in confidence-were disclosed. But he never actually denied the claims Sabbath were collaborating in some capacity.

Speaking with Billboard.com regarding his upcoming second book, Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy, Osbourne also touched on the swirling Sabbath reunion rumors. "Yes, it's a very, very strong possibility," he says of getting the old band back together. "It's in the very early stages, so we haven't recorded anything yet. If it works out, it'll work out. If it doesn't, I'll keep doing my thing."

Osbourne's founding group may be taking it slow, but it doesn't mean the Bark At the Moon singer is. His Dr. Ozzy book, based on his health and sex advice columns of the same name in Rolling Stone and the UK's Sunday Magazine, will be released on Tuesday (Oct. 11), with a book tour to follow. "I'm not trying to be the next f**king Dr. Phil," he says of his Dr. Ozzy persona, which he views as mostly common sense from a formerly hard-living rocker who's been pronounced dead -- twice.

Osbourne's outspoken wife Sharon has been keeping quite busy as well, specifically with TV endeavors including her America's Got Talent judging spot and a return to CBS talk show The Talk on October 6th following a brief health-related absence. The Osbourne clan knows its way around TV cameras, but would Ozzy ever return to the reality show world that escalated his family to celebrity status? "Sharon loves TV and I don't have any problem with that, but I just don't like doing it," he says. "It's alright doing an ad or a quick spot for the camera, but I just don't like doing the TV shows."

Osbourne remains supportive of his multi-facted other half, and colors himself something of a feminist. "I think the person who said women are the weaker sex is a f**king idiot," he says. "I cannot accept the fact that women are the weaker sex. I remember my wife giving birth to one of our kids, and then she was right back on the phone fighting [Sharon is Ozzy's longtime manager]. I'm like, 'Are you kidding?'"

Versailles Records has announced plans for the spring 2012 release of No More Tears: A Millennium Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne.

Featuring a collection of hits and fan favorites covering every era of Ozzy's solo and BLACK SABBATH catalog, this album will feature current/former members of BLACK SABBATH, MÖTLEY CRÜE, KISS, SLAUGHTER, NIGHT RANGER, BADLANDS, ALICE COOPER, THE CULT, L.A. GUNS, WARRANT, DOKKEN, STEVE VAI band, SPINAL TAP, DAVID LEE ROTH band, SANTANA and a host of others to be announced.

The label is keeping in its tradition of adding a limited number of cover song slots with original Millennium metal bands influenced by Ozzy. Interested bands should email Versaillesrecords2006@yahoo.com with a web link (Facebook, Myspace, YouTube, etc).

Ozzy Osbourne will sign copies of his new book, Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy, at the following Barnes & Noble locations:

October 11 at 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA

October 13 at 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Westview Parkway
San Diego, CA

October 14 at 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Tyler Street
Riverside, CA

October 15 at 3:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA

October 19 at 6:30 PM
Barnes & Noble
East Broadway
Tucson, AZ

October 20 at 6:30 PM
Barnes & Noble
North Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV

October 21 at 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Arden Way
Sacramento, CA

In Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy, Ozzy Osbourne embraces his status as a medical marvel to tell incredible stories, offer advice as only he can and shed light on his seemingly superhuman ability to stay alive. Due out October 11, Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy: Advice From Rock's Ultimate Survivor by Ozzy Osbourne with Chris Ayres (Grand Central Publishing) is the follow-up to 2010's New York Times bestselling memoir I Am Ozzy, which landed at #2 and #3 on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal non-fiction charts, respectively.