Rock Icon Ozzy Osbourne Designs Limited-Edition T-Shirt

Friday, 28 July 2006 12:33

Orlando, FL - Ozzy Osbourne has conquered it all.  This rock ‘n’ roll rebel pioneered the heavy metal revolution, became a reality TV star (of the Emmy-winning "The Osbournes") and has even been invited to the White House – turning a passion for music into a rock empire.  Now, the “Godfather of Heavy Metal” is taking on Hard Rock International to become the hardest rocker yet in the company’s Signature Series.  Hard Rock today unveiled its latest Signature Series T-shirt, designed by the “Ironman” himself, Ozzy Osbourne.  Proceeds from the new Ozzy Osbourne T-shirt benefit the Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, established by Ozzy’s wife Sharon following her own battle with colon cancer.  Ozzy Osbourne, the 22^nd rocker to become part of Hard Rock’s Signature Series T-shirt program, joins music icons and legends, such as Elton John, Eric Clapton and Bruce Springsteen, helping to raise millions of dollars for a number of charitable causes worldwide.

The Signature Series T-shirt Edition XXII features a hand-painted stick figure, symbolizing Ozzy’s larger-than-life stage persona.  The design, created by Ozzy Osbourne, is set on a black T-shirt for men and is also available in an ivory ladies “junior baby-doll” T-shirt.  Hard Rock International is offering Ozzy fans the chance to own the limited-edition T-shirt, which is now available online at www.hardrock.com and will be officially launched in the Rock Shops at Hard Rock Cafes, Hotels and Casinos in the U.S., Europe and Canada this summer.

“Most people know Ozzy as the outrageous, envelope-pushing rocker, but underneath the wild exterior lies a heart of gold,” said Sharon Osbourne.  “We contribute to several causes and Ozzy is extremely supportive of the mission of this Colon Cancer Program.  And we are thrilled to partner with Hard Rock for this life-saving effort.”