Ozzy Osbourne gave brutal four-word advice to Oasis stars Noel and Liam Gallagher
The music industry is in mourning following the announcement of Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne's death at 76. His family released a heartfelt statement saying: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."
Tributes have been flooding in for the heavy metal pioneer, with one memorable tale resurfacing from a chat Noel Gallagher had with Absolute Radio in 2023. While discussing his album Council Skies, Noel shared an amusing memory of Ozzy, who was his neighbour in Buckinghamshire for years.
Noel reminisced about an amusing piece of advice Ozzy once gave him, imitating his Brummie twang: "He said to me once, 'Bit of advice for you and your brother, try and smile a bit more!' And we were like, 'Oh, thanks for that, thank you,' you know."
Fans have been reacting to the story since Ozzy's passing, with one remarking: "Imagine being told by the prince of darkness to smile more."
Another quipped: "He wasn't wrong, was he!"
And a third fan mourned: "One legend less, RIP Ozzy."
Ozzy, who had been battling a mild form of Parkinson's disease since 2003, gave his final performance seated on a grand black throne just weeks before he passed away.
The iconic event unfolded at Villa Park, a stone's throw from where the legendary Black Sabbath first united in 1968.
Tributes have poured in for Ozzy, with Elton John taking to Instagram to honour him as a "dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend".
Elton, echoing Noel's previous sentiments about Ozzy's wit, added: "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."
Rock titans Aerosmith expressed their sorrow with a heartfelt statement: "We're heartbroken to hear about the passing of our brother in rock, Ozzy Osbourne. A voice that changed music forever.
"From Black Sabbath to his solo work, Ozzy redefined what it meant to be heavy. He did it all with heart, grit, and that wild spirit only he could bring.
"Our love goes out to Sharon, his family, his band, and the millions around the world who felt his fire. Rock on, Ozzy. You will be missed, but never forgotten!"
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