Well it proved good material for Boney M. Now Ozzy Osbourne is planning on using the life of the nutty Russian monk Rasputin for musical inspiration. Word is Ozzy is writing a musical based around the life of Rasputin - though it is not clear whether Mr Osbourne has any plans for the musical to make it to the stage, the initial plan is to record it as an album.
Meanwhile Osbourne has confirmed he will release future albums independently - the decision follows his departure from longtime record label Sony. Daughter Kelly has now signed to London based Sanctuary, but Ozzy says he plans to release his own music without the support of a major.