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Lars Ulrich reveals Ozzy Osbourne was 'so warm' and 'eloquent' at Black Sabbath show
Lars Ulrich has revealed Ozzy Osbourne was "so warm" and "eloquent" at the Black Sabbath reunion show just two weeks before his death. The Metallica star was among the musicians who took to the stage during the Back to the Beginning in Birmingham, England on July 5 and he got to spend time with Ozzy during rehearsals - and he's insisted Ozzy was on good form in the run-up to the gig. During an appearance on Howard Stern's SiriusXM show, Lars was asked if Ozzy's death on July 22 was expected and the rocker replied: "No, no … we hung, we said hello, we hugged." Lars went on to reveal he had a chat with Ozzy and asked how he felt to be back in his hometown of Birmingham. The drummer said: "He was very eloquent and very sharp in his answer. "We were just sitting doing small talk, but it was so warm and he was very present, coherent. It was just his body that was not in good shape, but his mind … he was eloquent and talking and in the moment." Lars went on to reveal he was among the lucky few who got to see Black Sabbath's soundcheck prior to the show and it convinced him the reunited band were going to do a great job. He said: "All the rest of us were just losing our f****** minds and then they started playing War Pigs with the lights on and the show and air raid sirens and then we were obviously, as fans - and I don't think I'm speaking out of turn here or being disrespectful - as fans I think there was a sense from all the other musicians and friends of Black Sabbath who were there … "We were hoping for the best. We wanted it to be the best. We wanted it to be a grand slam, but we didn't know, because ultimately none of us knew what kind of shape they were in ... "Then Ozzy came in singing and sounded great, hit all the notes and the lyrics and the timings and everybody was like: 'This is gonna be fine, they're gonna f******* kill it'." Lars went on to admit Ozzy's subsequent death came as a massive shock, saying: "We were all just so stunned. So sad. "But at the same time he got to live, to accomplish that concert and that appearance that had been in him since before COVID. "He got up there, he played ... Maybe it was just a load off his shoulders and he got to accomplish what he wanted and maybe he just sort of let go."
The Advertiser
a day ago
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Rival docos to chronicle wild life of Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne's life is set to be charted in at least two rival documentaries. The Black Sabbath frontman, who died in July at the age of 76 following a battle with Parkinson's disease, is said to be the subject of both projects that were apparently being filmed with unprecedented access to Osbourne and his family over the past three years. According to The Sun, they are set to chronicle the final months of the rock icon's wild life, with broadcasters BBC and Paramount+ thought to be racing to be the first to air their respective films. "It's looking like the BBC might just pip Paramount+ to the post. But both are keen to be the first to get them out there because they understand just how hugely popular Ozzy was and how well received these shows will be," a TV insider told The Sun. "Of course, there's an element of competition, but their main priorities are producing two shows that are respectful and that the Osbourne family approve of." Ozzy, born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, rose to fame as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath in the late 1960s, helping pioneer heavy metal music. He embarked on a successful solo career in the 1980s, becoming known as the 'Prince of Darkness'. His life was marked by highs and lows, including struggles with addiction, multiple health issues and a decades-long marriage to his manager and wife Sharon. Just 17 days before his death from a heart attack, Ozzy played a farewell concert, Back to the Beginning, in his hometown of Birmingham on 5 July. Paramount+ has announced its documentary, Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now is set to be "a deeply personal portrait of the rock legend's harsh new realities and his wife Sharon's battle to take the stage for one final performance". A BBC documentary on the rocker, said to have originally been titled Home to Roost, is reportedly focused on Ozzy's return to the UK after decades in Los Angeles. But according to The Sun, the broadcaster has yet to confirm a broadcast date or if the title has changed. Sony is also said to be developing a biopic about Ozzy's life, though that film is not expected to air until 2026. Ozzy's son Jack Osbourne, 39, who supported his mother Sharon at the rocker's funeral, said in a tribute to his father: "I was so lucky and blessed to be a part of a very small group that got to call him 'Dad'." "My heart is full of so much sadness and sorrow, but also so much love and gratitude. I got 14,501 days with that man and I know that is such a blessing." Ozzy Osbourne's life is set to be charted in at least two rival documentaries. The Black Sabbath frontman, who died in July at the age of 76 following a battle with Parkinson's disease, is said to be the subject of both projects that were apparently being filmed with unprecedented access to Osbourne and his family over the past three years. According to The Sun, they are set to chronicle the final months of the rock icon's wild life, with broadcasters BBC and Paramount+ thought to be racing to be the first to air their respective films. "It's looking like the BBC might just pip Paramount+ to the post. But both are keen to be the first to get them out there because they understand just how hugely popular Ozzy was and how well received these shows will be," a TV insider told The Sun. "Of course, there's an element of competition, but their main priorities are producing two shows that are respectful and that the Osbourne family approve of." Ozzy, born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, rose to fame as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath in the late 1960s, helping pioneer heavy metal music. He embarked on a successful solo career in the 1980s, becoming known as the 'Prince of Darkness'. His life was marked by highs and lows, including struggles with addiction, multiple health issues and a decades-long marriage to his manager and wife Sharon. Just 17 days before his death from a heart attack, Ozzy played a farewell concert, Back to the Beginning, in his hometown of Birmingham on 5 July. Paramount+ has announced its documentary, Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now is set to be "a deeply personal portrait of the rock legend's harsh new realities and his wife Sharon's battle to take the stage for one final performance". A BBC documentary on the rocker, said to have originally been titled Home to Roost, is reportedly focused on Ozzy's return to the UK after decades in Los Angeles. But according to The Sun, the broadcaster has yet to confirm a broadcast date or if the title has changed. Sony is also said to be developing a biopic about Ozzy's life, though that film is not expected to air until 2026. Ozzy's son Jack Osbourne, 39, who supported his mother Sharon at the rocker's funeral, said in a tribute to his father: "I was so lucky and blessed to be a part of a very small group that got to call him 'Dad'." "My heart is full of so much sadness and sorrow, but also so much love and gratitude. I got 14,501 days with that man and I know that is such a blessing." Ozzy Osbourne's life is set to be charted in at least two rival documentaries. The Black Sabbath frontman, who died in July at the age of 76 following a battle with Parkinson's disease, is said to be the subject of both projects that were apparently being filmed with unprecedented access to Osbourne and his family over the past three years. According to The Sun, they are set to chronicle the final months of the rock icon's wild life, with broadcasters BBC and Paramount+ thought to be racing to be the first to air their respective films. "It's looking like the BBC might just pip Paramount+ to the post. But both are keen to be the first to get them out there because they understand just how hugely popular Ozzy was and how well received these shows will be," a TV insider told The Sun. "Of course, there's an element of competition, but their main priorities are producing two shows that are respectful and that the Osbourne family approve of." Ozzy, born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, rose to fame as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath in the late 1960s, helping pioneer heavy metal music. He embarked on a successful solo career in the 1980s, becoming known as the 'Prince of Darkness'. His life was marked by highs and lows, including struggles with addiction, multiple health issues and a decades-long marriage to his manager and wife Sharon. Just 17 days before his death from a heart attack, Ozzy played a farewell concert, Back to the Beginning, in his hometown of Birmingham on 5 July. Paramount+ has announced its documentary, Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now is set to be "a deeply personal portrait of the rock legend's harsh new realities and his wife Sharon's battle to take the stage for one final performance". A BBC documentary on the rocker, said to have originally been titled Home to Roost, is reportedly focused on Ozzy's return to the UK after decades in Los Angeles. But according to The Sun, the broadcaster has yet to confirm a broadcast date or if the title has changed. Sony is also said to be developing a biopic about Ozzy's life, though that film is not expected to air until 2026. Ozzy's son Jack Osbourne, 39, who supported his mother Sharon at the rocker's funeral, said in a tribute to his father: "I was so lucky and blessed to be a part of a very small group that got to call him 'Dad'." "My heart is full of so much sadness and sorrow, but also so much love and gratitude. I got 14,501 days with that man and I know that is such a blessing."
Yahoo
a day ago
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Ozzy Osbourne's Cause of Death Revealed
Two weeks after his passing, Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death has been revealed. According to The New York Times, a death certificate filed at a registry in London submitted by Osbourne's daughter, Aimée Osbourne, cites cardiac arrest and coronary artery disease among the causes of a heart attack that felled the 76-year-old music legend; the death certificate also noted that Osbourne had Parkinson's disease. Specifically, the certificate, which listed Osbourne's occupation as 'songwriter, performer and rock legend,' noted that Osbourne died of '(a) Out of hospital cardiac arrest (b) Acute myocardial infarction (c) Coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction (Joint Causes).' More from Billboard Rod Stewart Under Fire For Strange 'Forever Young' Ozzy Osbourne AI Tribute: 'Craziest Most Disrespectful S–t I Ever Saw' Myke Towers & Quevedo Set Charts Ablaze With 'Soleao' Here's Why Fans Think Lil Baby Is Dropping an Album Next Week Osbourne died on July 22, with the certificate revealing that an air ambulance flew to his home near the village of Chalfont St. Giles in Buckinghamshire, England that day to provide 'advanced critical care.' According to the Times, after stopping near Osbourne's home, the ambulance flew approximately eight miles to Harefield Hospital in the London suburb of Uxbridge, where it spent 'about an hour' at the hospital with its engines running. The singer's family did not reveal his cause of death when they announced his passing, though Osbourne had been open in the years before about treatment for Parkinson's and spinal damage — and subsequent surgeries — he'd undergone on his spine and neck. Unable to stand or walk, Osbourne performed what as billed as his, and his former band Black Sabbath's, final show on July 5 in their hometown of Birmingham, England. The all-star Back to the Beginning concert, which reportedly raised more than $190 million for charities, included Osbourne playing five songs from his solo career and four more with his original Sabbath bandmates while seated on a black throne. In the lead-up to the all-day show, Osbourne repeatedly stressed that while he could not walk, he was determined to 'do the best I can' at the concert at Villa Park stadium. Fans flocked to the streets of Birmingham on July 30 for a funeral procession for Osbourne, who was later laid to rest in a private family ceremony in the city. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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Howard Stern Takes Surprise Break From Summer Vacation to Talk Ozzy Osbourne Death, Final Concert With Lars Ulrich: ‘Profoundly Sad'
Howard Stern unexpectedly returned from his long summer break on Wednesday morning (Aug. 5) to pay tribute to one of his favorite musicians, longtime friend of the show Ozzy Osbourne. With Ozzy's 'Mama, I'm Coming Home' playing the background, Stern said he was playing the song because, 'Ozzy's gone and I'm profoundly sad.' Calling him 'one of the fabulous guests' of all time on his SiriusXM show, Stern invited Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich on to discuss Osbourne's passing on July 22 at age 76 of a heart attack and the to describe the vibe at at Osbourne's final concert, the all-star Back to the Beginning gig on July 5 in Birmingham, England. More from Billboard Jack Osbourne Shares Heartbreaking Farewell Message to Dad Ozzy Osbourne: 'My Heart Is Full of So Much Sadness' Paloma Mami Returns Full Force with New Album & Management: 'I Was In A Box For A Long Time' Offset Says He Knew About Cardi B's 'Outside' Before Its Release: 'Everything Be a Timing Thing' Ulrich first recalled the time in 2006 when Metallica inducted Black Sabbath into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and played a few of their songs as Ozzy, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward looked on from the audience. He described the 'generational element of respect and love' he and his bandmates had for their metal forebearers and inspirations, despite, or perhaps because of, Metallica's subsequent success. 'They were the generation that helped shape, and ultimately dictate, what we became' he said of Sabbath and their ilk. That's why when Back to the Beginning musical director Tom Morello called in September asking Metallica if they'd take part in what was being billed as Ozzy's final show the answer was a quick hell yes. 'For him to feel that the journey was coming to a respectful end, that fulfilling end that he needed so the book could be closed… and I knew in my heart that he wanted to do that,' Ulrich said of Osbourne's determination to play one more show for fans despite the many serious health issues that had kept him off the road for seven years. 'Of course we were [like] 'f–k yeah!,'' Ulrich said of Metallica's answer to the invite to honor their musical heroes. Stern reminded Ulrich that he once said that heavy metal should have probably just been called 'Black Sabbath' given how influential the band was to the genre. 'You've always had this complete love for Ozzy,' Stern said to Ulrich, before wondering if Lars had gotten a chance to say a personal goodbye to his friend. 'Did you have a sense he was going to be dead in a few days?' Stern wondered. 'No, no… we hung, we said hello, we hugged,' Ulrich said of the interactions he had with Osbourne over the 3-4 days they were in Birmingham for the show. He described longtime Ozzy photographer Ross Halfin pulling together group shots of Ozzy and his Sabbath bandmates on one of the first rehearsal days, with Ozzy taking his seat on the huge throne he performed from during the gig. 'He was there and the Sabbath guys were there and we all positioned ourselves around [Ozzy] and Ross was directing traffic and he asked me to sit on the armrest of Ozzy's throne next to Ozzy,' Ulrich said during the shoot that he said felt like a 'class reunion.' 'It was such a great moment, because you walk in and it's, 'Oh my God, there's Steven Tyler! Oh my God, there's Chad Smith! Oh my God, there's Sammy Hagar! Oh my God there's Yungblud!,'' Ulrich said before describing sitting on the armrest and hugging it out with Ozzy before asking him what it felt like to be back in his hometown for this final bow. 'He was very eloquent and very sharp in his answer,' Ulrich said of Osbourne, who grew up about a mile or two from the stadium where the show took place. 'We were just sitting doing small talk, but it was so warm and he was very present, coherent. It was just his body that was not in good shape, but his mind… he was eloquent and talking and in the moment.' He and his Metallica mates were also among the few on hand who got to watch Black Sabbath's soundcheck the next day. 'All the rest of us were just losing our f–king minds and then they started playing 'War Pigs' with the lights on and the show and air raid sirens and then we were obviously, as fans — and I don't think I'm speaking out of turn here or being disrespectful — as fans I think there was a sense from all the other musicians and friends of Black Sabbath who were there… we were hoping for the best. We wanted it to be the best. We wanted it to be a grand slam, but we didn't know, because ultimately none of us knew what kind of shape they were in.' As they continued playing 'War Pigs,' Ulrich said everyone realized that Sabbath sounded just as good, if not better than ever. 'Then Ozzy came in singing and sounded great, hit all the notes and the lyrics and the timings and everybody was like, 'this is gonna be fine, they're gonna f–king kill it,'' Ulrich said he thought. There were no final goodbyes, Ulrich said, because nobody felt that this was the definitive end. 'Obviously it was the end of the music and the end of the live experience, but it wasn't like… yes, he wasn't in great shape, but nobody walked away from that three or four day weekend going, 'that's the last time we'll see Ozzy,'' he said. So, when Osbourne passed two weeks later, Ulrich said the shock of the 'surreal' news was 'indescribable.' 'We were all just so stunned,' Ulrich said of the universal reaction among Ozzy's many musical compatriots and friends. 'So sad. But at the same time he got to live, to accomplish that concert and that appearance that had been in him since before COVID. He got up there, he played [five solo songs and four Sabbath songs]…. and I think probably if you're going go play [a] little quarterback/psychiatrist, Monday morning, maybe it was just a load off his shoulders and he got to accomplish what he wanted and maybe he just sort of let go.' Stern praised Osbourne as a great friend, but also a 'great radio guest,' who would always do something wacky on his show, with both men also noting that Ozzy was funny, warm and caring and, as Ulrich said, 'made everybody laugh that was in the room.' Ulrich also said he's spent his time off this summer checking out Oasis on their reunion tour, including a gig at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday night (Aug. 3). Asked by Stern if he went backstage to 'counsel them' on how to get along — in reference to formerly battling brothers and Oasis co-founders Liam and Noel Gallagher who split for 16 years following a last straw backstage row in 2009 — Ulrich said he could assure Howard that 'the love up on stage and the love in the stadium… they don't need any counseling. They're getting along like a house on fire. It's beautiful.' Metallica famously brought in a therapist in the early 2000s to hash out their toxic intergroup dynamics, but when Ulrich noted that he was also at the first Oasis reunion shows in Cardiff, Wales on July 4, he said there's nothing the Gallaghers need from him. 'As awesome and as next level as it was in Cardiff a month ago, which was the first show in 15 years, it was even better at Wembley a couple days ago. They don't need any counseling or advice from me,' said self-proclaimed 'huge' Oasis fan Ulrich, who has seen the band between 20-30 times over the years. Though they were happy to discuss Ozzy and Oasis, the ostensible reason for the chat was to announce the year-round Maximum Metallica channel on SiriusXM, which will launch on Aug. 29 on channel 42 and the SiriusXM app. To help launch the channel, the band will play a live show at Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, N.Y. on Aug. 28. 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Ozzy Osbourne Floral Tributes From Black Sabbath Bridge Mulched For Spreading on Rocker's Final Resting Place
Even in death, Ozzy Osbourne will never be far from his fans. After mourners left thousands of tributes to the late heavy metal legend on Black Sabbath Bridge in Ozzy's native Birmingham, England following his death from a heart attack on July 22 at age 76, those flowers and keepsakes have been preserved and cataloged for posterity. According to a video post from the Central Birmingham Business Improvement District, the items have all been methodically laid out on the floor of a giant warehouse to be sorted and tagged before they are shared with the Osbourne family. 'After we carefully moved all items from the Black Sabbath Bridge and Navigation St Mural to a secret location, they have been sorted by our team ready to be sent to the Osbourne family. Thank you again to everyone who took the time to pay their respects,' read the caption to the video. More from Billboard Howard Stern Takes Surprise Break From Summer Vacation to Talk Ozzy Osbourne Death, Final Concert With Lars Ulrich: 'Profoundly Sad' Downright Dirty: How Dominik Mysterio Became Wrestling's Most Hated Superstar Piers Morgan Is 'Disappointed' to See Beyoncé 'Culturally Appropriate' Marilyn Monroe in Levi's Ad The accompanying clip shows row upon row of flower arrangements arrayed on the floor after BID workers carefully removed them from the bridge and packed them in plastic bins. 'Every piece is being laid out individually, cataloged and treated with care,' reads an on-screen caption over footage of a workers in yellow vests carefully placing the bouquets on the floor in neat rows. The video also features images of dozens of framed photos and drawings of Ozzy, handwritten notes, along with Black Sabbath T-shirts and rows of Aston Villa scarves and banners honoring Osbourne's favorite football team, as well as dozens of stuffed bat plushies. 'Our team has been working to respectfully sort the items, ensuring they're preserved in the best possible condition,' a caption explains. The team is creating a digital record of every tribute over the next few weeks that will eventually be sent to Osbourne's family. In addition, all the flowers are being mulched and bagged, with the compost headed to Ozzy's final resting place. Osbourne's funeral cortege paraded past the Black Sabbath Bridge during his July 30 funeral in Birmingham, just weeks after Ozzy's final performance at the all-star Back to the Beginning charity concert. He was later laid to rest in a private ceremony for family and friends at the Osbourne family estate in Buckinghamshire. Check out a video of the process here. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
