Sirius XM Radio announced Monday that rock legend Ozzy Osbourne will have his own SiriusXM channel.
Ozzy's Boneyard, channel 38, will feature classic hard rock and metal music from artists like Black Sabbath, Metallica, AC/DC, Jimi Hendrix, Pantera and Van Halen.
The 24/7 music channel is expected to launch later this year.
SiriusXM listeners will hear Ozzy present music as well as share personal stories about his career as a solo artist and as front-man for Black Sabbath. The channel will also air shows and specials hosted by Ozzy family members, Sharon, Jack and Kelly.
"After everything I've been through in my career, I never imagined I'd end up with my own radio channel on SiriusXM,” said Ozzy. “This is f*****g amazing! Does this mean I can play whatever I want?"
Ozzy is a part of the recently announced Black Sabbath reunion; the band will record their first new studio album in 33 years and launch a world tour in 2012.
Ozzy's Boneyard will join SiriusXM's roster of channels created in partnership with legendary musicians, including Bruce Springsteen's E Street Radio, Pearl Jam Radio, Willie Nelson's Willie's Roadhouse, B.B. King's Bluesville, Elvis Radio, Jimmy Buffett's Radio Margaritaville and Siriusly Sinatra.
For more information on SiriusXM, visit www.siriusxm.com.
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