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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Yungblud's pledge to Ozzy Osbourne as he pays huge credit to late star
Ozzy Osbourne's death at the age of 76 earlier this week has left an outpouring of mourning, especially across the music world. Yungblud has pledged to perform Ozzy Osbourne 's Changes "every night for the rest of my life" in a heartfelt tribute to the late rock legend. The music star was left heartbroken following the death of the Black Sabbath icon. The music icon passed away on Tuesday, July 22, at the age of 76. Ozzy's passing came just two weeks after his massive Back To The Beginning reunion gig in Birmingham. It marked the Prince of Darkness final live performance. During the concert at Villa Park, Yungblud delivered a rendition of Black Sabbath's Changes and has since released it as a single to raise funds for charity. And now, he's promised to sing it each night in memory of his late pal. Taking to Instagram, Yungblud expressed his heartbreak over losing his idol, as reported by the Manchester Evening News. He penned: "I'm trying to compute the last couple days and honestly I'm absolutely f****** shattered. You have been my North Star for everything for as long as I can remember from when I was misunderstood as a child to the way people thought I was just a little 'too much' or 'strange' in my life and career. "I owe so much to you, your wife and your family - you all gave me a road to run down and supported me when people would turn their nose up. You loved life so much and you adored music. It was your smile man. You taught me it was beautiful to be out of the box. "I promise you with all my heart I will try my best and make it my life's journey to keep the sprit that you started and what you have taught me alive. I will give it my best shot." He continued about his Changes rendition: "To sing this song for you at an event surrounded by legends inspired by you to a crowd that loved you was truly my life's greatest honour and I vow to play this song every night for the rest of my life. "You're my hero in every regard. I hope you're up there avin a drink with Randy [Ozzy's late guitarist Randy Rhoads]. For the prince of darkness you sure brought all the light to the world. I love you Ozzy." Yungblud's take on Changes, which was captured at the Black Sabbath reunion gig at Villa Park on July 5, has now been made available to generate funds for charities including Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorns Children's Hospice. The artist revealed about the launch: "This was hands down the biggest moment of my entire life. I got to stand on stage and honour one of my heroes, and the fact that it has touched so many is truly overwhelming .. "The best part about this release is that we can take such a monumental moment, immortalise it on tape, release it and donate all the money to such important causes in Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorns Children's Hospice. "This is what Rock and roll is about. Stream it, buy it, add it to your playlist - let's raise some f****** money."
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Yungblud vows to play Ozzy Osbourne's Changes 'every night'
Yungblud has vowed to perform Ozzy Osbourne's Changes "every night for the rest of my life" in tribute to the late rock icon. The music star was left devastated following the passing of the Black Sabbath legend - who died on Tuesday (22.07.25) at the age of 76 - just two weeks after his big Back To The Beginning reunion show in Birmingham, England. Yungblud performed Black Sabbath song Changes during the show and has since released it as a single to raise funds for charity - and now he's vowed to sing it every night to honour his late pal. In a post on Instagram, Yungblud shared his grief over the loss of his hero. He wrote: "I'm trying to compute the last couple days and honestly I'm absolutely f****** shattered. "You have been my North Star for everything for as long as I can remember from when I was misunderstood as a child to the way people thought I was just a little 'too much' or 'strange' in my life and career. "I owe so much to you, your wife and your family - you all gave me a road to run down and supported me when people would turn their nose up. "You loved life so much and you adored music. It was your smile man. You taught me it was beautiful to be out of the box. "I promise you with all my heart I will try my best and make it my life's journey to keep the sprit that you started and what you have taught me alive. I will give it my best shot." He added of his Changes cover: "To sing this song for you at an event surrounded by legends inspired by you to a crowd that loved you was truly my life's greatest honour and I vow to play this song every night for the rest of my life. "You're my hero in every regard. I hope you're up there avin [sic] a drink with Randy [Ozzy's late guitarist Randy Rhoads]. "For the prince of darkness you sure brought all the light to the world. I love you Ozzy." Yungblud's version of Changes - recorded at the Black Sabbath reunion show at Villa Park on July 5 - has been released to raise funds for organisations including Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorns Children's Hospice. The musician said of the release: "This was hands down the biggest moment of my entire life. I got to stand on stage and honour one of my heroes, and the fact that it has touched so many is truly overwhelming ... "The best part about this release is that we can take such a monumental moment, immortalise it on tape, release it and donate all the money to such important causes in Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorns Children's Hospice. "This is what Rock and roll is about. Stream it, buy it, add it to your playlist - let's raise some f****** money."
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne fans demand state funeral for rock legend as petition builds momentum
Petitions have been launched calling for the 'Prince of Darkness' to be given the formal send-off. Some fans are also proposing that Birmingham, his birthplace, should rename its airport Ozzy Osbourne International Devotees of Ozzy Osbourne are petitioning for a state funeral and a national day of mourning to honour the rock legend. Campaigns have sprung up demanding that the "Prince of Darkness" be accorded an official farewell in recognition of his immense impact on music and culture. Some advocates are also proposing that Birmingham, his birthplace, should pay tribute by renaming its airport Ozzy Osbourne International. Additional petitions suggest erecting a statue near Birmingham Children's Hospital as a testament to the Black Sabbath star's philanthropic endeavours. His recent charity work includes amassing £140 million for Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorns Children's Hospice during his final performance less than three weeks ago. A petition on Change starts here reads: "Ozzy Osbourne, the founder and pioneer of metal music, has touched the hearts of many." The appeal continues: "It is fitting that our nation honours not just his musical contributions, but the deep cultural impact he has had", reports the Daily Star. Advocates argue: "Granting a state funeral and a national day of mourning would not just celebrate his life and achievements but would also acknowledge his role in shaping the music industry and in fostering a sense of community among fans." The petitioners assert: "State funerals are reserved for distinguished individuals who have served the nation with great merit. Ozzy Osbourne's illustrious career and international influence certainly meet this criterion. Moreover, a national day of mourning would give citizens the time and space to remember and honour the legacy of a true legend." Ozzy passed away on Tuesday aged 76 after his fight with Parkinson's Disease. An Ozzy impersonator reckons the rocker will be knocking back a pint and having a smoke in heaven alongside his best mate Lemmy. Dave Allen-Cooper, frontman of Black Sabbath tribute act Darkmoor, insisted Ozzy had secured his status as a musical icon. And he reckoned he knew exactly how the Prince of Darkness would be spending eternity. "I'm devastated," Dave revealed. "He is a rock legend – easily up there with the likes of Freddie Mercury. "He's probably in heaven now having a drink and cigarette with Lemmy of Motörhead. Ozzy lives on in people's hearts." The Lord Mayor of Birmingham declared that Ozzy had thrust the city "on the world map". Zafar Iqbal declared: "He was very important and he was a proud Brummie. He loved the city. He will be much missed. I think he put Birmingham, and especially Aston, on the world map. "He's done so much for the city and we honoured him with the freedom of the never forgot his roots." A museum showcasing an exhibition devoted to Ozzy has established a book of condolence. Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero, at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, honours the accomplishments of the rock icon and the album artwork of the original Black Sabbath lineup. Senior officials revealed they "want to continue to celebrate Ozzy, his legacy and what he means to the city and beyond".
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Incredible fortune Ozzy Osbourne leaves behind and his very generous donation before death
Ozzy Osbourne died on Tuesday at the age of 76 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease - leaving behind a fortune believed to be in the region of £163 million The Prince of Darkness leaves behind a fortune fit for a king. Ozzy Osbourne reportedly died with £163million in wealth and assets following an impressive decades-long career. The Black Sabbath frontman died on Tuesday at the age of 76 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Ozzy's loved ones announced the sad news in a statement, telling fans: "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." Thanks to his era-defining music career and savvy business moves, Ozzy died with millions in the bank. But the heavy metal icon spent his final weeks raising a record-breaking amount of money for charity thanks to his farewell gig in his hometown of Birmingham earlier this month. Ozzy made his fortune thanks to his time in Black Sabbath and his later solo work but also thanks to a lucrative stint as a reality TV star and the founder of the festival Ozzfest. The Osbournes, the MTV reality TV series that paved the way for Keeping Up With The Kardashians, premiered in 2002 and ran for four seasons until 2005. It's reported that each member of the Osbourne clan made £14,800 an episode for the debut season. By the second season, the family were making £3.7 million due to the show's success. Away from the entertainment world, Ozzy was also a savvy real estate mogul and snapped up a number of properties across the UK and America. Ozzy and his family made a tidy profit on the LA mansion that featured in their reality TV series, originally purchasing it 1999 for £2.9 million before selling it to Christina Aguilera for £8.5 million in 2013. Earlier this month, Ozzy bid a farewell to fans with a Black Sabbath reunion, telling thousands of heavy metal enthusiasts at Villa Park, Birmingham – a stone's throw from where Black Sabbath was formed in 1968 – that it was "so good to be on this stage" as he performed his last set from a large black throne. Ozzy and his fellow original Black Sabbath members – Tony Iommi, Terence 'Geezer' Butler and Bill Ward – were the last to appear on stage as part of the star-studded line-up for the Back to the Beginning concert. The band's final performance in Ozzy's hometown of Birmingham on July 5 is said to have raised £140million for charity. The iconic farewell gig has split its profits between Birmingham Children's Hospital, Acorns Children's Hospice and the Cure Parkinson's charity. Following the concert, Back To The Beginning director Tom Morello wrote on Instagram: "More than 190 million dollars will be donated to houses and hospitals for children." If the Rage Against The Machine musician's calculations are correct, Ozzy's swansong raised the most money for any charity concert on record when not adjusted for inflation, Billboard reports. "Ozzy raised 140million for the Children's hospitals and Parkinson's charities, literally Two Weeks before passing away. What a hero," one fan wrote on Twitter (X) in the wake of Ozzy's death being announced. Another added: "To go out in huge style, performing to tens of thousands just before your death, raising millions for charity in the process, well, not many people can say that of their final curtain. What a classy farewell. #ozzy." A third mourner wrote: "The last thing Ozzy Osbourne did with his talents was raise £140,000,000 for children's hospitals and Parkinson's research. He might have dressed like the Devil, but make no mistake, he loved humanity deeply." Ozzy was a "working-class lad that made the most of his raw genius", West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker said today. Speaking to the PA news agency at the Black Sabbath mural on Navigation Street, Mr Parker said it was a sad day in the city where the rock legend was from. He said: "It's a very sad day today, but he's left us with some fantastic memories. He was a man that formed a fantastic band that was shaped by the city, the place he lived, by the furnaces, the factories, the lathes. He used his creative genius to put this city on the global map, and he's left the fantastic legacy."
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne's final act of generosity proves heavy metal star had a heart of gold
Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates say they are 'heartbroken' after the death of the rock icon - who had one final act of heroism and charity, just two weeks before his death Ozzy Osbourne left the world just days on from one final, mammoth act of generosity. The Black Sabbath frontman died just over two weeks after the band were reunited barely two miles from where they first played together more than 50 years ago. The band's final performance in Ozzy's hometown of Birmingham on July 5 is said to have raised £140million for charity. The iconic farewell gig has split its profits between Birmingham Children's Hospital, Acorns Children's Hospice and the Cure Parkinson's charity. Following the concert, Back To The Beginning director Tom Morello wrote on Instagram: "More than 190 million dollars will be donated to houses and hospitals for children." If the Rage Against The Machine musician's calculations are correct, Ozzy's swansong raised the most money for any charity concert on record when not adjusted for inflation, Billboard reports. "Ozzy raised 140million for the Children's hospitals and Parkinson's charities, literally Two Weeks before passing away. What a hero," one fan wrote on Twitter (X) in the wake of Ozzy's death being announced. Another added: "To go out in huge style, performing to tens of thousands just before your death, raising millions for charity in the process, well, not many people can say that of their final curtain. What a classy farewell. #ozzy." A third mourner wrote: "The last thing Ozzy Osbourne did with his talents was raise £140,000,000 for children's hospitals and Parkinson's research. He might have dressed like the Devil, but make no mistake, he loved humanity deeply." Back To The Beginning, which also raised money via live streams and merchandise, has surpassed other iconic charity gigs, including George Harrison and Ravi Shankar's Concert for Bangladesh in 1971. The Beatles legend's gig, which raised £180,000 for Unicef, started the trend for all-star live music fundraisers. Sir Bob Geldof's Live Aid in 1985, with estimates of how much it raised varying between £40million and £114million, and a charity telethon two weeks after the September 11th attacks which raised £95million are other notable big earners. Ozzy's loved ones announced his passing at the age of 76 on Tuesday night, with a family statement telling fans: "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." The heavy metal singer – who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019 – was reunited with fellow original Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Terence 'Geezer' Butler and Bill Ward on stage for a final performance on July 5. The heavy metal band were the last to appear on stage as part of a star-studded line-up for the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, not far from the Crown pub where they played their first gig in 1968. At the start of his solo performance, Ozzy entered the stage by rising on a large black throne through a trap door, wearing his signature black attire and thick eye make-up. He started the set by saying: "Let me hear you. Are you ready? Let the madness begin!" Later, he told the crowd: "It's so good to be on this f****** stage. You have no idea. I f****** love you all. Let me see your hands in the air. You are the best, each and every one of you. God bless you all." In an emotional moment, he added: "I don't know what to say, man, I've been laid up for, like, six years. You have no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart. You're all f****** special. Let's go crazy, come on." 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, he 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.
