Rare 1982 Ozzy Osbourne Photos Surface Weeks Before Guitarist’s Death

Rare and previously unseen photos of legendary rock acts have surfaced, highlighting pivotal moments in music history. Newly published images from Ozzy Osbourne’s 1982 Kalamazoo concert capture Osbourne and guitarist Randy Rhoads just weeks before Rhoads’ tragic death, offering fans a poignant glimpse of the iconic duo’s onstage chemistry (https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2025/08/new-1982-photos-unearthed-of-ozzy-osbourne-randy-rhoads-weeks-before-fatal-tragedy.html). Meanwhile, the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary is being celebrated with the release of never-before-seen photographs documenting their early years and live performances, many taken by renowned photographer Jim Marshall, whose new book features hundreds of unpublished images (https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/video/a-look-at-some-never-before-seen-photos-of-the-grateful-dead-during-their-early-years/, https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/jim-marshall-grateful-dead-photos-book-20790659.php, https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2025/08/entertainment/grateful-dead-jim-marshall-cnnphotos/). These releases coincide with a resurgence of interest in the band, as successor group Dead & Company prepares for anniversary shows in San Francisco and the Dead’s archival music releases draw new and old fans alike (https://www.billboard.com/pro/new-grateful-dead-collection-shows-why-band-lives-on/). The Grateful Dead’s enduring legacy is also reflected in the emotional 1995 memorial for Jerry Garcia, where thousands gathered to honor the late guitarist, and in the continuing appeal of their improvisational style and cultural impact (https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/grateful-dead-jerry-garcia-memorial-photos-20798090.php). Collectively, these photographs and celebrations underscore the lasting influence and mythos of rock music’s most storied figures.