Ozzy's Boneyard, formerly The Boneyard, is a radio station featuring a
classic rock
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hard rock
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format on
Sirius XM Radio
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channel 38 and
Dish Network
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6019.
History
The station was the home of ''The Rock of Jericho'', hosted by
WWE
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wrestler
Chris Jericho
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, until its cancellation in December 2006. ''The Rock of Jericho'' episodes continue to be re-run on sister channel
Octane
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Eddie Trunk
Edward Scott Trunk (born August 8, 1964) is an American music historian, radio personality, talk show host, and author, best known as the host of several hard rock- and heavy metal-themed radio and television shows.
Biography
Trunk was born o ...
started hosting a four-hour show on The Boneyard in December 2006.
In February 2012, Sirius/XM partnered with
Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Rachel Osbourne (; born 9 October 1952) is an English-American television personality, music manager, and author. She is married to heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne and came to prominence while appearing on '' The Osbournes'' (2002–2 ...
to relaunch The Boneyard, rebranding it Ozzy's Boneyard. Trunk was dropped as host; he said Osbourne had some unspecified but long-running disagreement with him. Osbourne never allowed her husband
Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead singer of the heavy metal music, heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which per ...
to appear on ''That Metal Show'' or to be interviewed by Trunk.
References
External links
SiriusXM: Boneyard
XM Satellite Radio channels
Sirius Satellite Radio channels
Sirius XM Radio channels
Radio stations established in 2001
Radio stations established in 2009
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