Don Arden

Don Arden (January 4, 1926 – July 21, 2007), born Harry Levy, was an English music manager, agent and businessman, best known for overseeing the careers of rock groups The Small Faces, Electric Light Orchestra and Black Sabbath. He is also notorious for his aggressive and unflinching business methods. He was the father of Sharon Osbourne (and therefore father-in-law of Ozzy Osbourne), and David Levy, by his late wife, Hope.

Quotes

• Fear became my weapon.
  • "Music mogul Don Arden dies at 81". BBC News. July 24, 2007.