Ozzy named rock personality of the year, Bono third

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne – still recovering from severe injuries – was crowned rock personality of the year today by music fans.

The singer – who scored his first ever number one after a three-decade chart career – picked up the accolade from Virgin Radio listeners.

Justin Hawkins, singer with retro rockers The Darkness, came a close second in the poll of almost 3,000 people. Bono was third.

Foul-mouthed Osbourne has seen his fame rocket with fly-on-the-wall show The Osbournes which has been seen around the world.

And his duet with daughter Kelly on single Changes saw him notch up his first number one earlier this month.

The former Black Sabbath star is recovering from injuries he suffered in a quad bike crash in the grounds of his Buckinghamshire mansion.

He was on a ventilator for several days after breaking ribs, collarbone and a vertebra in the accident. He has now left intensive care.

Ben Jones, presenter of Virgin Radio’s Most Wanted show, said: “Ozzy Osbourne is the kind of rock legend we would all secretly love as a dad.

“He’s in a massive rock band and has lived the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle to the full – the kind of fatherly advice you get from Ozzy Osbourne comes from experience.

“And Justin Hawkins from the Darkness has spent the year jumping around in a catsuit when he’s not flying around in his space-ship – it’s definitely been his year.”

Top ten:

1. Ozzy Osbourne

2. Justin Hawkins (The Darkness)

3. Bono

4. Robbie Williams

5. Chris Martin (Coldplay)

6. Keith Richards

7. Sir Paul McCartney

8. Jack White (White Stripes)

9. Gwen Stefani (No Doubt)

10. Pete Doherty (Libertines)