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Saturday, September 24, 2022

Ozzy Osbourne Tops Billboard's Album Sales Chart For First Time With 'Patient Number 9'

Ozzy Osbourne has finally earned his first No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart with his 13th solo studio album, Patient Number 9.

The album, released on September 9, sold 52,500 copies in the U.S. in the week ending September 15, according to Luminate.

Patient Number 9 also opens at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Rock Albums, Top Current Album Sales, Tastemaker Albums and Vinyl Albums charts.

Out of the 52,500 Patient Number 9 copies sold in its debut week, physical sales comprise 44,500 and digital downloads comprise 8,000.

Seven of Osbourne's albums have appeared in the Top Album Sales chart's top 10, but this is the first time that one has climbed on top.

Ordinary Man (No. 2 in 2020), Scream (No. 4, 2010), Black Rain (No. 3, 2007), Down to Earth (No. 4, 2001), Ozzmosis (No. 4, 1995) and No More Tears (No. 7, 1991) are the other Top 10 albums.

NAV's Demons Protected by Angels, Jackson Wang's Magic Man, Kane Brown's Different Man, and TWICE's Between 1&2: 11th Mini Album follow Patient Number 9 on the Top Album Sales chart.

Billboard's Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales.

(Photo: Ross Halfin)

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Doobie Brothers Co-Founder, Drummer John Hartman Dead At 72

Former drummer and co-founding member of the Doobie Brothers, John Hartman died at the age of 72.

The news was confirmed by the Doobie Brothers on their official social media accounts on Thursday.

"Today we are thinking of John Hartman, or Little John to us. John was a wild spirit, great drummer, and showman during his time in the Doobies. He was also a close friend for many years and an intricate part of the band personality! We send our condolences to all his loved ones at this difficult time. Rest in peace John," his former bandmates wrote.

They did not specify the date of his death.

Hartman formed the Doobie Brothers with singer and guitarist Tom Johnston in 1970 in San Jose, California.

At the band's inception, Hartman was the sole drummer.

He played on all of the Doobie Brothers' major hits of the 1970s with both Johnston and Michael McDonald. He left the rock band early in 1979.

Hartman was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Doobie Brothers in 2020.

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Metallica Announce Helping Hands Concert & Auction In Los Angeles

Metallica have announced their third Helping Hands Concert & Auction to help those in need.

Metallica have announced their third Helping Hands Concert & Auction to help those in need. The metal legends said they are "psyched" to be celebrating the achievements of the All Within My Hands foundation, a non-profit foundation focused on creating sustainable communities by tackling issues including hunger and workforce education.

The band said "some amazing items and experiences" will be auctioned off at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on December 16, but did not disclose the details.

100 percent of ticket and auction proceeds will go to those in need.

Established in 2017, All Within My Hands works with partners around the world to combat food insecurity, provide funds in areas of natural disaster, and support education with the ground-breaking Metallica Scholars program, now in its fourth year.

Tickets go on sale for the auction on September 23 at 10 am PDT at AXS.com.

Information on hotel accommodations, travel packages, including both tickets and lodging, will be available at metallicatravel.com

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