Elton John, Questlove, Rod Stewart mourn death of Ozzy Osbourne
Elton John called the Black Sabbath frontman 'a dear friend and a huge trailblazer' and 'one of the funniest people I've ever met.' Nirvana said Black Sabbath was 'the template for heavy rock.' Rod Stewart said he would 'see you up there — later rather than sooner.'
Osbourne died Tuesday, just weeks after
his farewell show.
In 2020, he revealed
he had Parkinson's disease
after suffering a fall.
Ozzy Osbourne, legendary heavy metal singer and Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76
Some reaction from various corners of the music world:
Elton John
'So sad to hear the news of
@ozzyosbourne
passing away. 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. Elton xx' —
on Instagram
Rod Stewart
'Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well, my friend. I'll see you up there — later rather than sooner.' — on Instagram
Flavor Flav
'Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP' — on X
Ronnie Wood
'I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne. What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.' — on X
Jason Momoa
'Love you @ozzyosbourne. All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful RIP.' — on Instagram
Billie Joe Armstrong
'No words. We love you Ozzy.' — on Instagram
Nirvana
'Thank you Ozzy Osbourne for the inspiration.
@BlackSabbath
is the template for heavy Rock.
#Ozzy
'
— on X
Questlove
'Long live the Oz. Rest In Melody.' — on Instagram
Pantera
'Thank you for all that you did for metal & Pantera. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Amy & Louis, we are so very sorry for your loss' — on Instagram
Wolfgang Van Halen
'Legend. Thank you for everything, Ozzy' — on Instagram
Gene Simmons
'Sad to report Ozzy has passed away. He was a giant. Admired and loved by millions of fans worldwide. Prayers and condolences go out to the Osbourne family.'
— on X
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