Many artists paid a vibrant tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died Tuesday at the age of 76.
The disappearance of Ozzy Osbourne has shaken the world of music, and tributes have flocking since Tuesday. Throughout his career, Osbourne shared the scene and the studio with collaborators of all genres and all generations, notably Slash, Elton John, Motörhead and Madonna, as well as Busta Rhymes, Yungblud and Post Malone. The tribute paid to him by the music industry proves how influential and appreciated by his peers.
« Sad to learn that Ozzy is dead todaywrote on Instagram Mike McCready, by Pearl Jam, who worked with Osbourne on the album Patient Number 9. When I was in high school, I discovered Sabbath, “War Pigs“Was terrifying and hypnotizing at the same time. It was the voice of Ozzy who won me in a dark universe. A great escape. Then, when the album”Blizzard of Ozz” came out, I was immediately a fan. Randy Rhoads prompted me to play the solo guitar. Luckily, I was able to play on the song “Immortal”From the last album. Thank you for the music, Ozzy, she makes our trip in the life better. »
« Like millions of people around the world, we have a broken heart. Words cannot express the love and the loss that we all feelsaid Judas Priest in a statement. Sharon, may God surround you, you and your beautiful family, love, peace and light. Ozzy, you will never leave us. Your music is eternal. God bless you now more than ever after you bless us all through your magnificent life. »
« I didn’t think you would leave so earlywrote on Instagram Yungblud. The last time we saw each other, you were so full of life and your laughter filled the room. But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things we don’t know. I will never forget you. You will be in every note that I sing and with me every time I go on stage. Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I have. […] You were the biggest of all time. »
Elton John shared a photo with Osbourne on Instagram, writing: ” I am so sad to learn the death of @ozzyosbourne. He was a very dear friend and a pioneer who made a place for himself at the Pantheon of the Rock Gods. A real legend. He was also one of the funniest people I have ever met. »
The musicians Billie Joe Armstrong and Jack White summed up their feelings in more concise statements, by writing: ” No words. We love you ozzy » et « He succeeded », Respectively.
Alice Cooper called Ozzy “ Unrivaled showman and cultural icon “, Adding:” I have always seen Ozzy as a cross between the Prince of Darkness, who is the character that his fans saw, and the Bouffon de la Court. It was the side that his family and friends saw. »»
Drake, who was on tour in the hometown of Osbourne, Birmingham, England, stopped with a local memorial, paid tequila on the ground and told a journalist of the journalist New York Times : « I just came to pay tribute to someone who has lived his life fully ».
Jonathan Davis, the Korn leader, was a close friend of Osbourne. On Instagram, he wrote: ” This man represented the world for me. He was one of my musical heroes and did so much for me personally and for Korn. I will miss our little discussions. I am wholeheartedly with @Sharonosbourne and his family. Rest in peace my brother. Your memory and what you have done for music will live forever. »
Billy Idol, who joined Jelly Roll and Maynard Keenan, the leader of Tool, to induct the Prince of Darkness with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in October 2024, praised Osbourne. “” I saw Black Sabbath a month before the release of the first album at the town hall of Worthing in 1968. […] Ozzy embodied the spirit of rock ‘n roll, and he played until the end, as we all saw recently during the concert “Back to the Beginning” »
Brad Gillis, who played guitar on Osbourne’s album Speak of the Devil In 1982 began his tribute with the words of ” Goodbye to Romance ». « With Ozzy, we can go through a whole range of emotions, but what I remember the most are the crazy and fun moments that we have experienced! […] And being by his side to play these incredible songs! Unforgettable! »
Duran Duran, also from Birmingham, shared the photo of the musician from 1984. “ What can we say about Ozzy? Whatever, it is with the accent of Birmingham. Difficult to imagine a world without him, Ozzy has brought so much joy, humor and raw power in the world, in a life with multiple chapters. Ozzy was a cat that had much more than nine lives. »
The guitarist of the Eagles, Joe Walsh, remembered Ozzy Osbourne in a message that describes him as “ a gentleman, a father, a husband and a friend whose inheritance will never be denied “, Adding:” But for me, above all, a beautiful soul ».
« Ozzy Osbourne was and will always be a real rock legend, unique in its kindwrote Sammy Hagar. Having been so close to death on July 5 and continuing to occur as he had promised … Wow! It places it in a separate category. This is called commitment and loyalty to his fans. No one can never do better than him! »
Ronnie Wood, musician of the Rolling Stones, remembered the last performance of Osbourne in England and said: “ What a beautiful farewell concert he gave Back to the Beginning in Birmingham. »
In a tribute, the musician Stevie Van Zandt described Osbourne as “ one of a kind ». The guitarist Steve Vai remembered his collaboration with Osbourne in the 1990s: “ He was lively, he knew what he liked and what he didn’t like, he worked hard and it was the funniest person I ever met. I cannot imagine what the metal landscape would have been without him. »
Geddy Lee, the leader of Rush, recalled that the group had played with Osbourne in 1984, and told how Rush had met the legend of metal during a recording in Wales in the 1970s. “” I remember that Ozzy entered the control room to ask if he could “borrow” a little Haschisch in Neil [Peart] ! For years, Neil loved to say that Ozzy owed him Haschisch. Total respect for a legend and a group whose music has deeply influenced thousands of musicians and who left behind an inheritance on which we can all “rocker” forever. »
Other artists have taken over Ozzy Osbourne songs, such as Coldplay and Mammoth WVH.
@maloreelewismusic Coldplays tribute to Ozzy!! RIP #ozzyosbourne #coldplay #nashville @coldplay @Ozzy Osbourne ♬ original sound – Mal
Finally, the members of Black Sabbath published a very short message, but no less powerful: “ Ozzy forever ».
Larisha Paul
Translated by the editorial staff
