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His life may have been defined by chaos, controversy and tales of excess, but music legend Ozzy Osbourne got what could be described as the perfect send off last week when he passed away at 76, surrou

Strawbs co-founder Dave Cousins died in July following a long illness. The singer, songwriter and guitarist enjoyed an active musical career spanning more than six decades and has been name-checked by many musicians as a key influence and inspiration. We reflect on his rich legacy and reveal plans for a number of posthumous releases, including the long-awaited new Strawbs album.

Ozzy as a young boy. He attended Prince Albert Junior & Infant School in Aston, where he picked up the nickname Ozzy. He was born John Michael Osbourne. The first ever picture of Ozzy’s band – Tony Io

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The 1960s are widely regarded as the decade that produced the best ever popular music. This is why BBC Radio 2’s Sounds of the Sixties has been running since 1983, why any pub quiz worth its while inc