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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Brilliant job title listed on Ozzy Osbourne's death certificate is revealed after star suffered massive heart attack
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OZZY Osbourne's brilliant job title has been revealed on his death certificate. The 'Prince of Darkness' was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019 and died at the age of 76 on July 22, surrounded by his family. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 Ozzy Osbourne's brilliant job title has been revealed on his death certificate Credit: Ross Halfin His official death certificate described his occupation as a "rock legend, songwriter and performer" in a heart-warming nod towards Ozzy. In recent years, Ozzy had been battling numerous health conditions, including Parkinson's. The document lists "acute myocardial infarction" and "out of hospital cardiac arrest" under the cause of death section. It also records coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction as "joint causes" of Ozzy's death. Ozzy's tragic passing comes just weeks after his final performance in his home town - where it all began. The rocker sang five songs in his own set, with fans waving torches from their phones during Mama, I'm Coming Home. He finished his performance with Crazy Train, before confetti rained over a packed Villa Park. After a short break, Ozzy re-entered the stage to join the rest of Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years. The band performed some of their greatest hits, ending with a rendition of Paranoid. In his last ever interview, the heavy metal icon said his "final encore" meant "everything". Marilyn Manson and Slipknot lead who's who of rock at Ozzy Osbourne's funeral Ozzy sang with his fellow founding fathers of heavy metal while seated on an iconic black bat throne. It was the first time in two decades that the original Black Sabbath line-up have performed together. Ozzy had previously vowed that it would be his final performance due to his deteriorating health, having opened up about his battle with Parkinson's in 2020. Back To The Beginning also featured a mega line-up of fellow rock stars, performing their own sets and as a super-group, and all the profits made will be going to charity. In another poignant twist, Ozzy's daughter Kelly Osbourne got engaged to her boyfriend Sid Wilson at the veteran rocker's final concert. Last Thursday, an "incredibly emotional" funeral service was held for the rocker, a family friend told The Sun. Tents were erected on the 250-acre grounds of the house Ozzy and Sharon bought in 1993, along with a stage where tributes were paid to the rocker. The home was decorated with pictures of Ozzy, and mourners were given a photograph of him to take home. 110 of the singer's nearest and dearest attended, joining his wife Sharon and his children Jack, 39, Kelly, 40, Aimee, 41, and Louis, 50, his son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley. Stars at the service included Ozzy's Black Sabbath bandmates, Metallica's James Hetfield, punk singer Yungblud and Sir Elton John. Rock icon Marilyn Manson flew in from the US to attend, alongside Ozzy's guitarist Zakk Wylde and Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor. The day before, thousands of fans gathered in the streets of Birmingham to pay tribute to Ozzy.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ozzy Osbourne's official cause of death revealed after Black Sabbath legend died aged 76 just weeks after last show
The rocker rejoined his Black Sabbath bandmates for one last hurrah just weeks before his death ROCK TRAGEDY Ozzy Osbourne's official cause of death revealed after Black Sabbath legend died aged 76 just weeks after last show OZZY Osbourne's official cause of death has been revealed after the rock icon passed away aged 76. The Black Sabbath legend, who died on July 22, was laid to rest next to the lake in his Buckinghamshire home last Thursday. Advertisement 5 The star died last month Credit: Getty 5 His death certificate revealed his cause of death 5 Ozzy with his wife Sharon 5 Ozzy played his final show just weeks before his death The legendary rocker passed away "surrounded by love" just weeks after he took to the stage one final time with his band mates at Villa Park in Birmingham. His official death certificate, under the cause of death section, lists 'acute myocardial infarction' and 'out of hospital cardiac arrest'. It also listed coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction as "joint causes" of Ozzy's death. Ozzy's tragic passing comes just weeks after his final performance in his home town - where it all began. Advertisement The rocker sang five songs in his own set, with fans waving torches from their phones during Mama, I'm Coming Home. He finished his performance with Crazy Train, before confetti rained over a packed Villa Park. After a short break, Ozzy re-entered the stage to join the rest of Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years. The band performed some of their greatest hits, ending with a rendition of Paranoid. Advertisement In his last ever interview, the heavy metal icon said his "final encore" meant "everything". Ozzy sang with his fellow founding fathers of heavy metal while seated on an iconic black bat throne. It was the first time in two decades that the original Black Sabbath line-up have performed together. Marilyn Manson and Slipknot lead who's who of rock at Ozzy Osbourne's funeral Ozzy had vowed that it would be his final performance due to his deteriorating health, having opened up about his battle with Parkinson's in 2020. Advertisement Back To The Beginning also featured a mega line-up of fellow rock stars, performing their own sets and as a super-group, and all the profits made will be going to charity. In another poignant twist, Ozzy's daughter Kelly Osbourne got engaged to her boyfriend Sid Wilson at the veteran rocker's final concert. Last Thursday, an "incredibly emotional" funeral service was held for the rocker, a family friend told The Sun. Tents were erected on the 250-acre grounds of the house Ozzy and Sharon bought in 1993, along with a stage where tributes were paid to the rocker. Advertisement The home was decorated with pictures of Ozzy, and mourners were given a photograph of him to take home. 110 of the singer's nearest and dearest attended, joining his wife Sharon and his children Jack, 39, Kelly, 40, Aimee, 41, and Louis, 50, his son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley. Stars at the service included Ozzy's Black Sabbath bandmates, Metallica's James Hetfield, punk singer Yungblud and Sir Elton John. Rock icon Marilyn Manson flew in from the US to attend, alongside Ozzy's guitarist Zakk Wylde and Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor. Advertisement
The Wire
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Wire
Those Oldies Yet Goldies are Still Rocking
Culture Parag Kamani Seeing a live performance of musicians like Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan or The Who is a community experience and an opportunity to catch the stars one last time. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Photo: On July 22, heavy metal got a little lighter with the passing away of John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne who, on December 23 this year, would have turned 77. He co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968 as its lead vocalist. In almost having a premonition of his demise, just 17 days prior to that, on July 5 he celebrated the end of his band – with its original line-up – by being part of the farewell 'Back To The Beginning' benefit concert, so named after the band's formation in Aston, Birmingham, which is precisely where the concert occurred. All 45,000 tickets for the concert were sold out within 16 minutes with over 150,000 people having waited in a virtual queue for the opportunity to attend, including this writer, with about 20% of the tickets being purchased by international fans. None of the guest acts on the bill were paid, only receiving reimbursement for their travel expenses, with the entire event streamed online via pay per view, peaking at 5.8 million streams. For those who were present for the replays of the concert, one of which was held by event organiser Salsa49 on July 6 at Mumbai's Stables, accepted that viewing the play back invoked nostalgia and sentimentality and, following those decades of the band being in business, attending the concert being replayed was a way to relive cherished memories of school days, connecting with a significant part of both their past along with the band's. Those present for the replay also admitted of the joys of listening to Black Sabbath songs, but it was also about the atmosphere, the energy, and the sense of community that the concert provided among the like-minded, especially when Ozzy and his band had a long and impactful career in creating a genre – heavy metal – almost all on their own. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the eternally youthful Rolling stones Let us also take a look at the ongoing 'Got Back' concert tour by former Beatle, Sir Paul McCartney, who is aged 83. The tour started on April 28, 2022 at the Spokane Arena in Spokane, U.S., and is scheduled to end on November 25, 2025 at the United Center in Chicago, U.S. This writer had confirmed tickets to attend McCartney's concert as part of his "Freshen Up" tour at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, on June 1, 2019 along with the air booking completed too. However, the interview for the renewal of the U.S. visa was two months after the concert date and, alas, it was with much regret that the opportunity of seeing the artist performing live was missed. An occasion to make amends occurred with McCartney setting up dates to perform at London's O2 on December 18 and 19, 2024 but, much like the demand for Coldplay tickets in India, the online booking sold out in half an hour! Yes, with half the selections of McCartney's set list featuring his songs with the Beatles, the concert would undoubtedly be replete with nostalgia and connections, evoking powerful memories and emotions from the past and with it, of course, bragging rights of attending a concert featuring a Beatle; call it a badge of honour, a story to tell, or just a memory to cherish, but these also are motivational factors for anyone to view McCartney live. Nor is McCartney the only octogenarian Beatle out there, still performing live. Fellow member Ringo Starr is not far behind, aged 85, touring with his All Starr Band in 2025, having performed a series of shows in the U.S. during June, with the next lot scheduled in September. The band line-up remains the same as in previous tours, featuring Toto's Steve Lukather and Men At Work's Colin Hay, among others. The eternally youthful Rolling Stones – consisting of the band's youngest member, Ronnie 'Ron' Wood, who turned 78 earlier this year, along with founder-members Mick Jagger, 82, and Keith Richards, who will turn 82 on December 18 – will, surprisingly, not be touring the world in 2025 as expectations were high for the band to do so following the release of their brilliant "Hackney Diamonds", the band's 24th studio album, in October 2023. The album featured contributions from McCartney, 78-year-old Elton John, who I saw at the Dubai Creek Golf Club on October 31, 2002 and 75-year-old Stevie Wonder. I was in the UAE when the Rolling Stones performed in Mumbai on April 7, 2003 as part of their "40 Licks" world tour. It was the band's second and final performance in India, following the first one held in Bangalore on April 4. It was a pity I missed the opportunity of witnessing them in my hometown Mumbai, inspite of the then managing director of Virgin Records (also known as EMI India), my former employers, having committed to providing VIP passes and an opportunity of a photo-op with the band members. Happily, 11 years after returning to Mumbai by then, I then got an opportunity of seeing the band in 2014 (featuring original guitarist Mick Taylor, now aged 76) in, of all places, the UAE! It was certainly a moment to celebrate the passion of the band members, then with an average age of 70, still actively performing with an inherent source of continued musical inspiration, a celebration of human resilience, and the enduring power of their music itself. Since that performance, drummer Charlie Watts – aged 80 – has passed away. Attending the Rolling Stones concert also provided a sense of community and belonging, allowing the younger fans to connect with those who had heard the Stones since their first album, jointly sharing their common love for the band's music. Many of them exchanged notes with me during the long and meandering lines for merch and during the sing-along of the band's popular tracks encompassing 19 songs, including ' Jumpin' Jack Flash ' and the inevitable, last song '(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction '. Similarly, let us consider the 'Rough And Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour' (referred by media as part of the ongoing 'Never Ending Tour') by singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, aged 84, in support of his 39th studio album, 'Rough And Rowdy Ways', which was released in 2020. The tour began in Milwaukee, U.S. on November 2, 2021 and momentarily ended on April 22, 2025 at the Journey Bank Community Arts Center, Williamsport, U.S. The chance to see an artist who has been performing for 60+ years This writer saw Dylan during the 'Timbre Rock & Roots Festival' organised in Singapore in 2011, fulfilling an opportunity of seeing a living legend although it was already difficult, even then, to comprehend his vocals, and mostly with his having given up playing the guitar for keyboards, allowing Dylan to rest while being seated on a stool throughout the concert. The chance to see an artist who has been performing for 60+ years was a unique experience in itself as it is a testament to his dedication to continue touring, and a rare opportunity for fans to witness history in the making. In several cases, it might be one of the last chances of seeing a beloved artist perform live, making the experience even more significant. In fact, Eric Clapton provides another Dylan connect. Clapton, who marked his 80 th birthday earlier this year, was previously on a tour of Japan, the U.K. Italy, and France, and now has a limited run of U.S. tour dates scheduled in September, and is being supported by a band known as The Wallflowers, which features none other than one of Dylan's sons, Jakob Dylan! There really is no substitute to witnessing a legend, a cultural icon really, and attending their concert is a chance to witness history. Clapton – who this writer saw live in 2007 and yet again in 2011, both shows having a separate set list and backing band – was certainly a significant moment to cherish for those fans who have admired the guitar virtuoso for years. In fact, when Clapton headlined Day three of 'British Summer Time: Hyde Park' on July 8, 2018, a concert with an attendance in excess of 65,000 people, there were several attendees from India who travelled to see the show. With a clearcut mandate of witnessing an exceptional experience as the concert obviously offered an event that cannot be replicated by merely listening to an audio-visual recording accessible either on YouTube or through OTT services such as Stingray, a channel distributed by Amazon Prime, which is dedicated to concerts and rockumentaries, and irrespective of the quality of sound that may be obtained from utilising sophisticated music systems during streaming. The energy of a live performance, interacting with the artist's stage presence, and the shared involvement with other fans truly creates a unique and memorable event, and moments to cherish. In fact, were it was not for these key factors, I would not have ventured into travelling in the midst of Covid, visiting the U.K. in March 2020 to witness The Who – featuring Pete Townshend, who is now 80, and Roger Daltrey, who is 81 – perform on March 16, at the Manchester Arena, with a firm sense of nostalgia, an inimitable adventure, and a connection to the band's music that has resonated throughout life. However, as luck would have it, on March 12 on reaching London, the official message forwarded to ticket holders read that the March 16 concert at Manchester Arena, the concert that I was scheduled to attend, had been indefinitely postponed. Besides the band's longevity, The Who has always been an act to witness live, especially Townshend, the guitarist, known for his signature "windmill" guitar strum; a powerful, sweeping motion that Townshend uses to emphasise and add drama to the band's performance, supported by Daltrey, the lead vocalist, known for his dynamic stage presence too, particularly his signature move of swinging the microphone by its cord. This act is not just a visual flourish; it's a performance element that has become synonymous with the band's stage persona. Yes, The Who is indeed touring in 2025, naming their farewell tour as 'The Song Is Over', which will see the band perform across North America, beginning on August 16 in Sunrise, Florida, and concluding on September 28 in Las Vegas. What is it that keeps these ageing rockers still active? On Ringo's 85th birthday, the Beatles' drummer came out bouncing and showing his trademark peace sign. McCartney can still draw huge audiences, as can the Stones, especially their front man Mick Jagger, who prances around on the stage looking as svelte as a 25 year old pop singer. More interesting, what draws audiences, both young and old to these concerts? The youngsters, often accompanying their parents, also attending the concerts of these superstars of the past, to feel the energy and experience of a live concert remains distinctive. Fans enjoy the atmosphere, the shared excitement with other attendees, and the opportunity of seeing and hearing their favourite songs performed in person. These 'senior' artists have a wealth of experience and wisdom of performances spanning decades, which usually translates into events that may be generally low on visual effects, but certainly rich in depth and soul, even if energy levels of the artists may not be what they once were. A draw that appeals across generations But it's also that the songs that were first released in the 1960s, '70s or '80s still have a draw that appeals across generations. There is a timeless appeal to songs like Get Back, or Like a Rolling Stone or Satisfaction and to be able to see them being performed by the original artiste is priceless. In essence, attending concerts of older artists is often a confluence of a deep personal connection to the music, appreciation for the artists' legacy, and the unique and powerful experience of a live performance. At the same time, as the artist's age, as do fans, and there is always a belief that this might just be your last chance of ever witnessing the artist live or, as the case is, alive. Case in point is witnessing Phil Collins performing live in Dubai in November 2005, not knowing then that, while drumming on the 2007 reunion tour for his band, Genesis, Collins would experience a dislocated vertebra in his neck causing nerve damage in his hands that prevented him from ever playing the drums again. In 2022, he announced a permanent retirement from the music industry. Although ticket prices remain steep as they also become a kind of retirement plan for such artists who, no doubt, still want to indulge in the riches of their heydays, but what really remains remarkable is that most of them still have their concerts sell out within the hour because the larger part of the audience that the event caters to, seniors, no longer have constraints as far as purchasing power is concerned. But obtaining tickets, really, is the key to attendance… For this writer as for many else, one supposes, supporting the artists as they achieve their respective twilights of their career is also a strong motivation for attending a concert, a manner of conveying admiration or simply saying 'goodbye' by providing a fitting farewell for the joys provided by them from the past that continue to remain a present for the future! Parag Kamani is a rock and pop music aficionado. The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ozzy Osbourne guitarist reveals touching final text from singer
Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist is opening up about the touching last conversation he had with the Black Sabbath singer. In an interview with Guitar World, Zakk Wylde, who served as guitarist for Osbourne, detailed the final text he received from the rock icon before the singer died earlier this month. Wylde performed during Osbourne's Back to the Beginning farewell concert on July 5, and according to the guitarist, Osbourne reached out to him after the show. "Everybody and their mother were in the backstage dressing room and I just wanted to give him a break," Wylde said. "I figured we'd see him later on – the next day or whatever. But no. The last text I got from Oz was saying, 'Zakky, sorry, it was like a madhouse back there. I didn't see you.' He goes, 'Thanks for everything.' It was just us talking, saying, 'I love you, buddy.' That was it." Rock star Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, weeks after final Black Sabbath show Wylde, who worked with Osbourne beginning in the 1980s, reflected that the singer was "almost like an older brother" to him. "There was almost a 20-year age gap between us," he told the outlet. "With our relationship, there was the fun drinking – but if I ever needed advice, I could talk to him." Wylde also told Guitar World that his priority with Osbourne's farewell show was "making sure that Oz was okay." The concert was the last time the two saw each other. Black Sabbath bassist reflects on rehearsing with 'frail' Ozzy Osbourne for farewell show Osbourne died on July 22, just weeks after the performance. He was 76. Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler, who also performed during the farewell show, previously reflected on playing with Osbourne for the last time in an essay for The Sunday Times. Butler wrote that he "wasn't prepared to see how frail he was" when he and Osbourne began rehearsing for the July 5 show, noting that "he was helped into the rehearsal room by two helpers and a nurse and was using a cane" and "was really quiet compared with the Ozzy of old." The bassist also shared that he wishes he "had more time backstage with Ozzy," as he "didn't realize then that I would never see Ozzy again after that night." "Nobody knew he'd be gone from us little more than two weeks after the final show," Butler wrote in The Sunday Times. "But I am so grateful we got to play one last time together in front of his beloved fans." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ozzy Osbourne texted guitarist Zakk Wylde this touching message Solve the daily Crossword
News18
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Celine Dion Mourns Ozzy Osbourne's Death: ‘He Was A True Original'
Celine Dion has remembered Ozzy Osbourne for his "boundless spirit and ear for melody". Celine Dion has hailed late label mate Ozzy Osbourne for his 'boundless spirit and ear for melody". Despite being on opposite ends of the music spectrum, the My Heart Will Go On hitmaker, 57, admired the late Crazy Train singer's talent and was 'deeply saddened" when she heard he had passed away on July 22, at the age of 76. Alongside a throwback picture of Ozzy, she penned on social media: 'I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy and I were label mates for many years – and although we came from very different musical universes, I always admired his boundless spirit and ear for melody on songs like 'Mama, I'm Coming Home'. He was a true original! Fearless, and simply larger than life… but also kind, thoughtful and generous." Tributes have poured in for the Black Sabbath frontman, who played his final concert just days before his death on July 5. Metallica's Robert Trujillo shared a moving post about Ozzy hours before attending his funeral in Birmingham on Wednesday (30.07.25). The bassist in the Nothing Else Matters band had a stint in the Prince of Darkness' solo band before he joined Metallica in late 1990s and early 2000s. Members of the group – who took part in Ozzy's epic Back To The Beginning concert earlier this month – were back in the city to pay their respects. Ahead of the funeral, Robert took to Instagram to thank Ozzy for all he did for him in the early days of his career and beyond, including bringing his old band, Infectious Grooves, to a wider audience. He began: 'Sadly, we're heading back to London today for Ozzy's funeral. I just want to say… 'Ozzy was the conduit for so many new relationships both creative collaborations and real, lasting friendships. 'I mean, Joe Holmes is Lullah's godfather, and Mike Bordin is Tye's godfather both of those connections came directly from my friendship with Ozzy. Because of Oz, Infectious Grooves was able to tour back in '91 as a brand-new band and at the time, it wasn't even really a band, just some fun songs we had recorded. We weren't ready to hit the road, but he made us step up and make it happen. He loved the song 'Therapy," which he guest appeared on and that really kicked it all off for Infectious in the '90s. He actually demanded we open for him on the 'Theater of Madness" tour. He'd say 'I'm your best friend Rob, I f****** love the bass and the funkier and heavier the better!" 'He was the gateway. (sic)" Robert went on to admit Ozzy could be 'so honest it hurt", but he'll never forget his sense of humour and the 'wild adventure" of touring with Ozzy and his guitarist Zakk Wylde. He continued: 'Ozzy was a humble man and sometimes so honest it hurt but his sense of humor made everything absolutely amazing. Touring with Ozzy and Zakk was always a wild adventure. Those two together… it was a crazy, awesome rollercoaster. 'We're all so thankful for his heart and soul. 'Ozzy and Black Sabbath were and still are the soundtrack to our lives. The inspiration they gave us is beyond words. The first real alternative rock band, in my opinion. Confirming Metallica would attend the funeral, he said: 'Now it's time to pay our respects, share our love, and offer our support to Sharon and the family. It's heartbreaking but we know Ozzy gave us everything he had in his final days." On taking part in Back To The Beginning, he said: 'I'm so honored that Lars, James, Kirk, and I (Metallica) got to celebrate with him, to share our music and Sabbath's music on such a special day in Birmingham. Being part of that meant so much to us." He signed off the tribute: 'Ozzy, RIP brother. We love you. @ozzyosbourne." view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
