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Rock Photographer Mark “Weissguy” Weiss Presents “Back to the Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 16, 2026
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World renowned rock photographer Mark Weiss and ROCKED Magazine proudly present “Back to the Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne,” a landmark photography exhibition hosted by ART STOP celebrating the remarkable 44 year visual journey of one of rock music’s greatest icons.

From one of Ozzy Osbourne‘s earliest solo photo sessions atop Convention Hall in Asbury Park in 1981 to his emotional final performance with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, in 2025, the exhibition tells the story of a legendary career through the lens of the photographer who documented it from beginning to end.

As Ozzy Osbourne once said:

“Mark is like a member of our family… He must have more photographs of me than any other photographer I’ve ever worked with… All Access Pass. He’s part of the team.”

One of Mark Weiss’ first photo shoots with Ozzy Osbourne, photographed at Convention Hall in Asbury Park on August 15, 1981—just a short walk from The Art Spot gallery on the boardwalk where this exhibition is being held.
Weiss’ photograph of Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance at “Back to the Beginning” on July 5, 2025. This is the last photograph of Ozzy on stage and also on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery as part of Ozzy’s “Working Class Hero” Exhibition.

Featured are Weiss‘s iconic August 15, 1981 rooftop portrait of Ozzy at Convention Hall, transformed into a one of a kind collaboration with New Jersey artist Pork Chop, and Ozzy‘s final onstage performance from “Back to the Beginning” on July 5, 2025. Together these photographs anchor an exhibition of more than 50 images documenting Ozzy Osbourne‘s extraordinary career.

The exhibition also includes a wall inspired by the special “Back to the Beginning” edition of ROCKED Magazine, a wall dedicated to Ozzy‘s 1981 Convention Hall appearance, a wall featuring Black Sabbath‘s historic “Live Aid” reunion performance on July 13, 1985, and a special display featuring New Jersey guitar legend Zakk Wylde. The photographs celebrate Wylde‘s early years with Ozzy Osbourne after Mark Weiss introduced the young guitarist to Ozzy in 1987, marking the beginning of one of heavy metal’s most enduring musical partnerships.

Throughout the two day event, Weiss will meet fans, share stories behind his photographs, and sign copies of his coffee table book “The Decade That Rocked.” Copies of ROCKED Magazine will also be available. 

Photographer Mark Weiss and artist and gallery owner Pork Chop with their collaborative artwork, featuring Weiss’s photograph of Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance at “Back to the Beginning” on July 5, 2025.
Mark Weiss and Ozzy Osbourne after their first photo shoot together in 1981. What began that day as a photographer and subject; the relationship quickly grew into a lasting friendship that spanned more than four decades.
Mark Weiss and Zakk Wylde in Los Angeles before Zakk’s audition for Ozzy Osbourne’s band in 1987. Weiss introduced the young guitarist to Ozzy, helping launch one of rock’s most enduring musical partnerships.

Event Information
Art Spot
1100 Ocean Avenue North
Asbury Park, NJ

Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The exhibition will be on display through August 17th. Throughout the run of the exhibition, Mark will make a special appearance. Please contact The Art Spot for appearance dates and additional information.

To learn more about Mark Weiss and view his gallery of fine art prints, visit www.markweiss.com.

Black Sabbath during “Live Aid” rehearsals on July 13, 1985, photographed by Mark Weiss before their landmark reunion performance at “Live Aid.”
The special 105-page, high-gloss edition of ROCKED Magazine, created and published by Mark Weiss, will be available for purchase at the gallery. Commemorating the historic “Back to the Beginning” concert, the collector’s edition features exclusive coverage with all photographs by Weiss.