Ozzy Osbourne remembered by Metallica, Green Day and Coldplay
'It's impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to Metallica,' the band wrote on X. 'Hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and, most of all, friend are a few that come to mind.'
They credited Osbourne and his wife, Sharon, with helping to launch their career, teaching them 'how to play in the big leagues.'
Drummer Lars Ulrich has previously described touring with Osbourne in 1986 as a pivotal moment for the band. Metallica later joined Osbourne onstage at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 and, more recently, at Black Sabbath's farewell concert in Birmingham, England, on July 5.
'We are heartbroken and devastated by this loss,' Metallica added. 'He left an incredible legacy and will be sorely missed.'
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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… pic.twitter.com/Am4UZbLXpw
— Metallica (@Metallica) July 22, 2025
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong offered a brief but sincere tribute on Instagram: 'No words. We love you Ozzy.'
Sammy Hagar praised Osbourne's grit and showmanship, marveling at his July 5 performance.
'For him to have been that close to death on July 5 and still get up there and perform like he promised... Wow! That puts him in a category of his own,' the former Van Halen singer wrote on Instagram. 'Talk about commitment and loyalty to your fans. Nobody's going to out-do that ever!
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Osbourne's influence transcended genres and generations.
At a Coldplay concert in Nashville, Tenn., Chris Martin appeared on the now infamous Jumbotron to dedicate the show to him and performed a stripped-down version of Black Sabbath's 1972 ballad 'Changes.'
'Ozzy, we love you, wherever you're going,' Martin told the crowd.
Tributes followed from across the musical spectrum. Lady Gaga, Alice Cooper and T-Pain joined artists from Kiss, Rage Against the Machine and Foo Fighters in mourning the 'Prince of Darkness.'
'He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend,' Elton John wrote on Instagram. 'He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly.'
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Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi echoed the sentiment.
'There won't ever be another like him,' he said in a post on X.
Drummer Bill Ward added on Instagram, 'You're forever in my heart.'
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Pat Boone, Osbourne's unlikely neighbor and collaborator on the reality show 'The Osbournes,' recalled a softer side of the heavy metal icon.
'Others may celebrate his incredible rocking style and hard rock music — but I'll always remember his warm friendliness as my next-door neighbor,' Boone posted on X. 'God bless you, Ozzy.'
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