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There have been 8 different official lead singers for Black Sabbath. Below is the list of the names, when they were active, and albums they sang in.

Ozzy Osbourne:Years active: 1969-1977, 1978-1979, 1985, 1997-2006, 2011-present

Release contributions: all Black Sabbath releases from Black Sabbath (1970) to Never Say Die! (1978), Reunion (1998), Past Lives (2002)

Ronnie James Dio:Years active: 1979-1982, 1991-1992, 2006

Release contributions: Heaven and Hell (1980), Mob Rules (1981), Live Evil (1982), Dehumanizer (1992), The Dio Years (2006), Live at Hammersmith Odeon (2007)

Tony Martin:Years active: 1987-1991, 1993-1997

Release contributions: The Eternal Idol (1987), Headless Cross (1989), TYR (1990), Cross Purposes (1994), Cross Purposes Live (1995), Forbidden (1995)

Ian Gillan:Years active: 1982-1984

Release contributions: Born Again (1983)

Glenn Hughes:Years active: 1985-1986

Release contributions: Seventh Star (1986)

David Donato:Years active: 1984-1985

Release contributions: None

Ray Gillen:Years active: 1986-1987

Release contributions: No studio albums (some live recordings have been unofficially released to the public)

Dave Walker:Years active: 1977

Release contributions: None

Bill Ward sang lead vocals on 1 song while Ozzy was the Official Lead singer. ("It's Alright" 1976)

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