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Ozzy Osbourne Wanted ‘Some Pranks' and 'Justin Bieber' to Be Played at His Funeral in Resurfaced Article
"There'll be no harping on the bad times," Osbourne, who died on July 22, said in a 2011 articleNEED TO KNOW Ozzy Osbourne quipped that he wanted "some pranks" and "Justin Bieber" to be played at his funeral in a response to a fan's question about funeral planning from 2011 Osbourne, who died on July 22, said, "There'll be no harping on the bad times" In 2022, the Prince of Darkness told PEOPLE that "survival" is his legacyOzzy Osbourne had some ideas for his funeral when he mused about it 14 years ago. In a 2011 "Dr. Ozzy Osbourne" column response for The Times, the Prince of Darkness answered a fan's question about what he wanted his funeral to look like. "Is it too morbid to plan your own funeral?" the fan wrote in, "or is it a thoughtful gift for your surviving relatives, like when Peter Sellers asked for Glenn Miller's 'In the Mood' to be played during the service? (His final joke: Everyone knew he hated the song.)" Osbourne, who died on July 22 at 76 years old, had a thoughtful and lighthearted response to the "morbid" question. "I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are the Diddymen if it makes 'em happy," he began, "but I do want to make sure it's a celebration, not a mope-fest." "I'd also like some pranks: maybe the sound of knocking inside the coffin; or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of 'death,' " the Black Sabbath musician quipped. "There'll be no harping on the bad times." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "So to answer your question, yes, a bit of planning is the right thing to do for the family you leave behind. It's worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives." "So by any measure, most of us in this country — especially rock stars like me — are very lucky," he concluded. "That's why I don't want my funeral to be sad. I want it to be a time to say 'thanks.' " In a 2002 interview with Rolling Stone, the publication asked what he'd want on his epitaph when he's gone. "Just 'Ozzy Osbourne, born 1948, died so-and-so,' " he said. "I've done a lot for a simple working-class guy. I made a lot of people smile. I've also made a lot of people go, 'Who the f--- does this guy think he is?' I guarantee that if I was to die tonight, tomorrow it would be, 'Ozzy Osbourne, the man who bit the head off a bat, died in his hotel room…' I know that's coming." "But I've got no complaints. At least I'll be remembered," added Osbourne. More recently, the "Crazy Train" singer spoke about death and how he wanted to be remembered in his final interview with PEOPLE in 2022. "Survival is my legacy," he said at the time. 'I mean, I'm 73. People go, 'Well, you're 70… why don't I throw the towel in?' Why should I? People still want to buy my records. People still want to see me, so why should I? It motivates me to get off my backside and do something." "I mean, if my career had gone down the toilet and I knew it was the end, I'd be pretty miserable." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! As for what he hoped his legacy would represent for others, Osbourne said, "Never give up. If you've got a passion for something, you've got to find a way around it to carry on the passion." Read the original article on People
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13 hours ago
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Ozzy Osbourne revealed one condition for his funeral before death at 76
Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne said he didn't want his funeral to be a 'mope-fest' — but instead a celebration of his life. More than a decade before his death at age 76 last week, the Black Sabbath icon divulged on wishes for his funeral when the time eventually came. In a Dear Ozzy column for The Times of London in 2011, the 'Crazy Train' hitmaker, who was dubbed the Prince of Darkness, was asked if he had any thoughts on his memorial. 5 Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne said he didn't want his funeral to be a 'mope-fest.' Ozzy Osbourne/Instagram 'I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are the Diddymen if it makes 'em happy,' he said at the time. 'But I do want to make sure it's a celebration, not a mope-fest.' 'I'd also like some pranks: maybe the sound of knocking inside the coffin; or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of 'death.' There'll be no harping on the bad times.' The 'War Pigs' rock star then addressed the fan's question. 'So to answer your question, yes, a bit of planning is the right thing to do for the family you leave behind.' 5 More than a decade before his death at age 76 last week, the Black Sabbath icon divulged on wishes for his funeral when the time eventually came. Getty Images for The Recording Academy Ozzy added that it's 'worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives. So by any measure, most of us in this country — especially rock stars like me — are very lucky.' 'That's why I don't want my funeral to be sad. I want it to be a time to say 'thanks,'' he added. In 2023, Ozzy said he would 'die a happy man' if he could express his gratitude to loyal fans ahead of his farewell show. Speaking to Rolling Stone in 2023, the musician admitted that his final wish was to feel 'well enough' for one more live performance before his time was up. 5 'I don't want my funeral to be sad. I want it to be a time to say 'thanks,'' Ozzy said. Greg Draven/X 'If I can't continue doing shows on a regular basis, I just want to be well enough to do one show where I can say, 'Hi guys, thanks so much for my life,'' he told the outlet. 'That's what I'm working towards, and if I drop down dead at the end of it, I'll die a happy man.' The rocker's wish came true on July 5 when he took to the stage for the final time at his Black Sabbath farewell concert, titled 'Back to the Beginning,' in Birmingham, England. Ozzy wowed the 42,000-person crowd at Villa Park for what turned out to be his last performance in his lifetime. 5 Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22 aged 76 after battling Parkinsons for years. Redferns via Getty Images Elsewhere in his 2023 interview, the rocker insisted that he 'doesn't fear death' and was well-aware that he had 'at best 10 years left.' 'I don't fear dying, but I don't want to have a long, painful and miserable existence. I like the idea that if you have a terminal illness, you can go to a place in Switzerland and get it done quickly. I saw my father die of cancer.' He went on, 'But look, I said to Sharon [Osbourne] that I'd smoked a joint recently and she said, 'What are you doing that for? It'll f–king kill you!' 'I said, 'How long do you want me to f–king live for?!' At best, I've got 10 years left and when you're older, time picks up speed.' 5 The rocker is survived by his wife, Sharon Osbourne, six children and 10 grandkids. FilmMagic 'Me and Sharon had our 41st wedding anniversary recently, and that's just unbelievable to me,' he added. The rocker is survived by his wife, Sharon Osbourne, six children and 10 grandkids.
New York Post
a day ago
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‘Heartbroken' Sharon Osbourne leaning on family after Ozzy's death: ‘There's a lot of pain'
Sharon Osbourne is grieving the loss of her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, after his shocking death last week at 76. An insider close to the TV personality revealed that the Black Sabbath legend's passing has left Sharon, 72, so devastated that their children have had to step in to take care of her. 'Sharon's heartbroken but very proud of the life the family built together,' a source told People on Monday. 'Everyone's rallying around her. She's been the rock of this family for decades, and now it's her turn to be held up.' Advertisement 4 Sharon Osbourne at Fox Studios in NYC on September 27, 2022. Getty Images 4 Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne attend the 13th Annual Design Care Benefiting The HollyRod Foundation on July 23, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California. WireImage 'The kids are making sure she's never alone – they've been with her constantly, sharing stories, laughing through the tears and just being together,' the source added. 'There's a lot of pain, but also a lot of comfort from the family time that they got to enjoy up until the very end.' Advertisement Ozzy and Sharon married in July 1982 and later welcomed three kids together: Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39. Besides Aimee, Kelly and Jack, Ozzy also had Riley, 59, Jessica, 45, and Louis, 50, from his first marriage to Thelma Riley. 4 Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne with their children, Aimee, Kelly and Jack, in 1987. Getty Images Ozzy's wife and four of his six children announced the heavy metal icon's passing in a statement to The Post on Tuesday, July 22. Advertisement He died following a long battle with Parkinson's disease and other health issues. '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,' they began. 4 Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne together at an event in 1985. Getty Images 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,' his family added. 'Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.' Advertisement The 'Crazy Train' singer passed away less than three weeks after his final show with Black Sabbath in the band's hometown of Birmingham, England. Ozzy and Sharon moved back to Birmingham in March 2023 amid the 'Shot in the Dark' rocker's ongoing battle with Parkinson's. 'Sharon had wanted to move back to England for years, especially as she got older,' a source said after Ozzy's death. 'England was always home for them, but it became more than that.' 'It was about creating peace and the best life possible together in their final chapter,' the insider continued. 'The path back to England wasn't easy. His health has been fragile for years. It was a gift, because they got a year and a half together, at home.'
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Ozzy Osbourne's Best Album With Black Sabbath Is a Sweet, Underrated Masterpiece
When you think of the rock legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, it's natural to think of heavy metal hits like "Suicide Solution" or "Crazy Train." But what gets lost in all the 1980s image of Ozzy is the slightly more contemplative version of the singer, one who was closer to the sound of The Doors or Led Zeppelin than anything else. Because Osbourne has just died, it's natural to turn toward his greatest hits, both as a solo artist and with the band Black Sabbath. But, not everything about what made Ozzy's music great was his flashier stuff. It's for this reason that one might want to consider the slightly underrated 1972 Black Sabbath album, Vol. 4. Hardcore fans of the band, or music critics, will often put Vol 4. on top 10 lists, but in terms of very famous songs, or what sits at the top of Spotify, most of the famous Ozzy songs from his Black Sabbath days tend to come from Paranoid (1970) or Heaven and Hell (1980). Meanwhile, again, on Spotify, Ozzy's most famous solo songs are all from the 1980s and beyond. But the 1972 Black Sabbath album Vol. 4 is a different kind of beast. This is an album you can sit with rather than simply rock out to. You've probably heard the famous stomper "Snowblind" on this album, but have you ever heard the moody and brilliant "Changes"? View the to see embedded media. When you listen to this song, assuming you've never heard it, you'll be blown away that this is the same Ozzy who gave us "Crazy Train" and was famous for biting the head off of a bat on stage in 1982. "Changes" is a song that could be a solo John Lennon song or something recorded by Elton John on an off day. Not to be confused with the David Bowie song of the same name, "Changes" is a ballad that finds Ozzy lamenting about a breakup, the loss of a friend, and the forward march of time. The rest of Vol. 4 doesn't get as romantic or as solemn as this song. But, "Changes" is an example of why Ozzy was such a massive talent. His voice on the song is both sweet and raw at the same time. If you only think of Ozzy as a wildman rocker, Vol. 4 and "Changes" in particular will make you remember the late musician in an entirely different Osbourne's Best Album With Black Sabbath Is a Sweet, Underrated Masterpiece first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 22, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
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Ozzy Osbournes legacy continues to shine as The Essential Ozzy hits 10th top 10 album
Washington, DC [US], July 28 (ANI): Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76; however, his legacy continues to cement itself on the charts as fans turn to his music while mourning his death, reported Variety. The Essential Ozzy Osbourne is a compilation album by the British heavy metal singer, released in 2003. It reached No. 7 on the US charts and No. 21 in the UK. Between July 18 and 24, 'The Essential Ozzy Osbourne' earned nearly 44,000 equivalent album units, debuting at No. 7 on the albums chart, according to Luminate, as per the outlet. "The Essential Ozzy Osbourne" -- featuring hits like "Crazy Train," "Diary of a Madman" and more -- was streamed over 48 million times this tracking week, debuting at No. 9 on Billboard's Top Streaming Albums, according to Variety. Osbourne formerly claimed a top 10 in the Billboard 200 with "Patient Number 9" (No. 3 in 2022), "Ordinary Man" (No. 3, 2020), "Scream" (No. 4, 2010), "Black Rain" (No. 3, 2007), "Down to Earth" (No. 4, 2001), "Ozzmosis" (No. 4, 1995), "No More Tears" (No. 7, 1991), "Tribute" (with Randy Rhoads, No. 6 in 1987) and "The Ultimate Sin" (No. 6, 1986). As the frontman of Black Sabbath, Osbourne also charted top 10s with "13" (No. 1 in 2013) and "Master of Reality" (No. 8, 1971), reported Variety. Heavy metal legend, the late Ozzy Osbourne, spent his final months in an "energised" state. The 76-year-old made an iconic reunion with his Black Sabbath bandmates and delivered a huge farewell concert weeks before he passed away on Tuesday, July 22. Sources close to the family revealed that the singer had the best exit with his final concert, reported Page Six. Stating that the "post-show high" remained through the remaining days of his life, the source added, "They couldn't have asked for a better ending."Ozzy Osbourne, who struggled with Parkinson's disease and many other chronic conditions for a long time, performed from a black leather chair during the show. "It energised him -- it filled him with life. He'd really been slowing down, and then after the show, he was really back to being himself. It's a beautiful ending," said a friend of Osbourne Recently, Johnny Depp joined rock icon Alice Cooper on stage at London's O2 Arena to pay tribute to iconic singer Ozzy Osbourne. Cooper surprised the crowd at London's O2 Arena with a special appearance from Depp, 62, as the group performed Black Sabbath's 1970 hit 'Paranoid' Depp, who is Cooper's Hollywood Vampires bandmate, walked on stage with a guitar in hand halfway through 'Paranoid'. Cooper, wearing an Osbourne T-shirt, later lifted his fist in the air when the song ended, as shown in concert video footage posted on performance was part of Cooper's sold-out London show with Judas Priest, which coincided with the release of The Revenge of Alice Cooper, the band's first new album in over 50 years. (ANI)
