Ozzy Osbourne memorabilia — including custom outfits worn on stage — goes up for auction just 1 day after legend's death
Osbourne died on Tuesday at 76 years old after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He dedicated his final weeks to spending time with his loved ones and putting on the 'Back to the Beginning' finale charity show with his other bandmates on July 5.
4 Eight items either belonging to or signed by Ozzy Osbourne went up for auction the day after his death.
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On Wednesday, six items used or signed by Osbourne were put up for auction by Gotta Have Rock and Roll, a New Jersey-based auction house.
The coveted items, expected to sell anywhere between $5,000 and $40,000, will be available for bidding through August 8.
4 The black graffiti jacket was worn by Osbourne during the 'Retirement Sucks Tour' in 1995 and 1996.
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The first item up for grabs is an elaborate coat complete with graffiti-esque artwork that Osbourne wore during the 'Retirement Sucks Tour' from 1995 to 1996, according to the auction house's website.
The other jacket, while less intricate in its design, is entirely made of black mesh — a request Osbourne specifically made as he apparently 'had a tendency to get himself soaking wet on stage,' which the mesh would prevent, according to the listing.
4 The black mesh jacket was part of Osbourne's personal collection and was worn on stage just once.
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The mesh jacket was part of Osbourne's personal wardrobe, but was worn on stage once during a show in 2011, according to the website.
Both jackets are expected to sell for up to $40,000.
Other items up for auction include two guitars signed by all the Black Sabbath members.
Beyond the auction house, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe, whose heavy metal band performed at Black Sabbath's final concert in July, is auctioning off a pair of Adidas signed by Osbourne that were specifically made as gifts for the performers.
4 Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe is also organizing a separate auction that will include a pair of shoes signed by Osbourne.
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Blythe had promised Osbourne just 10 days before his death that he would auction the shoes off to make a greater contribution to the same charities benefited from the 'Back to the Beginning' show, including Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorn Children's Hospice, according to a post on Instagram.
'This is how I would like to thank & honor him for all he did for music, my band, & myself. The shoes will be part of a larger auction that is being organized right now. Details soon,' Blythe wrote.
'Thank you Ozzy. We love you.'
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