Coldplay, Nirvana, Metallica, and other musicians remember Ozzy Osbourne

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of Black Sabbath, and best known as the ‘Prince of Darkness’, passed away at the age of 76. A pioneer of heavy metal, Ozzy was known for his powerful voice, wild personality, and successful solo career. The news of Ozzy's demise was confirmed by his family in a statement. The announcement left the whole music industry in shock. Artists, fans, and friends have expressed their disbelief, remembering Ozzy not just as a trailblazer in rock and metal but as someone whose music has shaped generations.

Coldplay tribute during their show in Nashville in the form of a cover of his song ‘Changes’. Chris Martin was seen saying, “We'd like to dedicate this whole show to the incredible genius, talent, and character called gift to the world, who was Ozzy Osbourne. We send our love to his family. Ozzy, we love you, wherever you're going”.

Metallica posted two different posts remembering Ozzy. The first post was a picture with Ozzy with two broken hearts in the caption. While the second post was captioned as It’s impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to Metallica. Hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and, most of all, friend are a few that come to mind. Ozzy and Sharon believed in us and transformed our lives and careers. He taught us how to play in the big leagues while at the same time being warm, welcoming, engaging, and all around brilliant.

We are heartbroken and devastated by this loss and send our love and condolences to Sharon and their family, bandmates, and his very large circle of friends. He left an incredible legacy and will be sorely missed", they further added.

Nirvana paid a tribute on their X account, “Thank you Ozzy Osbourne for the inspiration. @BlackSabbath is the template for heavy Rock”.

Elton John wrote in an Instagram post, "He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love”.

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Yungblud also shared a picture with Ozzy. Calling Ozzy the “greatest of all time”, Yungblud wrote, “I didn’t think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we don’t. I will never forget you - you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own. You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. You took us on your adventure - an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken".

Adam Sandler wrote on Instagram, “Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover….Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness – Ozzy Osborne! Loved him a lot like we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend himself. RIP”.

PETA also issued a statement paying tribute to the Prince of Darkness, who had recently partnered with them. “Most fondly for the gentle side he showed to animals … Ozzy will be missed by animal advocates the world over”, PETA wrote.


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