For nearly five decades now, Ozzy Osbourne has cultivated one of the most singular careers in music. He helped lay the foundation for heavy metal with Black Sabbath; he ushered in a new, more energetic sound for the genre on his early solo albums with the late Randy Rhoads; he helped make reality television what it is today by putting his family on the small screen with The Osbournes; and he provided a platform for up-and-coming heavy bands with his many installments of Ozzfest. Through it all, he’s kept a wry sense of humor and a rare humility about him.

The Prince of Darkness spoke recently about life after Black Sabbath, his opinion on the music industry and why he’ll never retire. Read the interview here.