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''The Ultimate Sin'' is the fourth studio album by British heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. It was released on 22 February 1986, and it was remastered and re-issued on 22 August 1995. It marks the final appearance of lead guitarist Jake E. Lee with Osbourne. The album was awarded Platinum status in May 1986 and was awarded Double Platinum status in October 1994 by the RIAA.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=RIAA Searchable Database-Search: Ozzy Osbourne )〕 ==Overview== ''The Ultimate Sin'' is the first and only Osbourne album to feature bassist Phil Soussan, who co-wrote the album's hit single "Shot in the Dark". Drummer Randy Castillo, who had previously played in Lita Ford's band, also makes his recording debut with Osbourne.〔 Upon returning from the Betty Ford Center in 1985 where he had undergone treatment for substance abuse, Osbourne was presented with a substantial quantity of music written by guitarist Lee. After having been cheated out of his writing and publishing claims for Osbourne's previous album, 1983's ''Bark At The Moon'', Lee says this time he refused to contribute anything until he had a contract in front of him guaranteeing his writing credit and publishing rights. Much of this music would form the basis of the album. The album's lyrics were largely written by long-time Osbourne bassist and lyricist Bob Daisley. Daisley left the band prior to recording after having a disagreement with Osbourne, prompting the hiring of Soussan as his replacement. Daisley was not credited for his songwriting contributions on the initial 1986 pressing of the album, though this was corrected on subsequent pressings. Future Y&T and Megadeth drummer Jimmy DeGrasso worked with Lee and Daisley on demos for the album, but this version of the band fell apart due to Osbourne's commitment to the Black Sabbath summer 1985 reunion concert at Live Aid; Castillo and Soussan ultimately replaced DeGrasso and Daisley once recording commenced. The working title for the album was ''Killer of Giants'', after the album's song of the same name. Osbourne opted to change the title to ''The Ultimate Sin'' at the last minute. On 1 April 1986, a live performance promoting the album in Kansas City, Missouri was filmed and released later that year as the home video ''The Ultimate Ozzy''. In 1987, after the various tours in support of the album had concluded, guitarist Lee was unexpectedly fired via a telegram from Osbourne's wife and manager Sharon. The specific justification for Lee's dismissal remains unknown. Bassist Soussan also departed, as Bob Daisley once again entered the fold. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Ultimate Sin」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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