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4 days ago
- Entertainment
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Lita Ford's Heartfelt Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Proves Rock Legends Never Truly Die
Lita Ford's Heartfelt Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Proves Rock Legends Never Truly Die originally appeared on Parade. In a moment that has rock fans around the world reaching for tissues, Lita Ford delivered the most poignant tribute to Ozzy Osbourne from the most meaningful place possible – right outside his hometown of Birmingham, England. The former Runaways guitarist shared a touching Instagram post featuring a throwback photo from 1988, when she and Ozzy recorded their unforgettable duet "Close My Eyes Forever." Ford's caption captured the surreal nature of performing in Wolverhampton, just outside Birmingham, writing that their iconic ballad "takes on a whole different meaning now." Ford's tribute wasn't just about mourning a legend – it was about celebrating the eternal power of rock music. Her message, "Great rock stars never die," resonated deeply with fans who flooded her comments with their own memories of the beloved duet that became Ozzy's first and only Top 10 hit. The timing couldn't have been more emotionally charged. According to Rolling Stone, Ford was performing at K.K. Downing's club in Birmingham when she posted the tribute, preparing to deliver what would become her most wrenching live performance of "Close My Eyes Forever." The 66-year-old rocker admitted the performance would be "really emotional," especially surrounded by the beautiful stage set created in Ozzy's honor. Their collaboration story reads like rock folklore. In 1987, after Sharon Osbourne dropped off a life-size gorilla as a housewarming gift, Ozzy stayed behind at Record One Studios in Los Angeles. By sunrise, the two had crafted something "bruised, delicate, and timeless" in a cramped room with just a keyboard and relationship with Ozzy stretched back to her teenage years, when Black Sabbath provided the soundtrack to her musical awakening. She attended her first Black Sabbath concert in 1972 as a teenager, and even her parents became fans, with her mother regularly requesting she play "War Pigs." 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The guitarist's tribute perfectly encapsulated what makes rock music eternal: the bonds between artists transcend time, and the music they create together lives forever in the hearts of fans worldwide. Lita Ford's Heartfelt Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Proves Rock Legends Never Truly Die first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Ozzy Osbourne Owns 90% Of A Billboard Chart
It's not unusual for superstar musicians who have recently passed away to dominate one Billboard ranking or another, as fans react to tragic news by buying or streaming — or in many cases, consuming in both manners — many of an artist's most familiar tracks. Ozzy Osbourne is the latest legend to be honored in such a way, as he invades a number of tallies in the United States, both under his own name and as a member of Black Sabbath. Osbourne's power and popularity are especially prevalent on one sales ranking, where he almost completely dominates. Ozzy Osbourne Occupies 90% of One Chart On this week's Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, Osbourne occupies 90% of the available spots. The tally features just 10 positions, and nine of them are filled by either Osbourne's solo cuts or Black Sabbath tracks. The Top Three Songs at Once Osbourne's three highest-rising hits are solo affairs, with "Mama, I'm Coming Home" returning to No. 1 just weeks after it first led the charge. That classic is followed by "Crazy Train" at No. 2 and "No More Tears," which climbs to No. 3, hitting a never-before-seen peak in its third frame. 'Close My Eyes Forever,' "Dreamer" and "Shot in the Dark" Debut The rocker also scores a trio of brand new smashes on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart at the same time. "Close My Eyes Forever" with Lita Ford, "Dreamer," and "Shot in the Dark" all debut this frame. Those tunes close out the ranking as they come in at Nos. 8, 9, and 10, respectively. 'Paranoid' Returns to its All-Time High Sandwiched in between Osbourne's two winning streaks are a pair of Black Sabbath cuts. "Paranoid" returns to its all-time high of No. 5, while "Iron Man" reenters at No. 6, just shy of No. 4, where it previously peaked. Yungblud Breaks Things Up The only track that manages to break up Osbourne's run is "Changes (Live from Villa Park) Back to the Beginning." That cut is fronted by alternative powerhouse Yungblud and also credits Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman and II. The tune debuts at No. 4, and had it been released at any other time, there's a real possibility Osbourne would have become the rare superstar to completely fill a Billboard chart in a single frame.
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Drivers trapped in cars for hours in heat as festival goers descend on field
Drivers were left 'roasting' in the midday heat as a local rock festival caused major traffic jams. The Steel House Rock Festival took place over the weekend at the Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Aberbeeg, Ebbw Vale. Drivers left gridlocked by festival traffic on Aberbeeg Road (Image: NQ) The classic rock festival has been taking place for 15 years and is running from Friday until Sunday, with headliners Wildhearts, W.A.S.P and Lita Ford. On Friday at around 12pm, Aberbeeg Road saw huge swarms of festival goers that blocked the road for other drivers. The traffic in the area was severely delayed for well over an hour. Drivers left gridlocked by festival traffic on Aberbeeg Road (Image: NQ) At some points drivers were completely 'gridlocked' some even taking the chance to leave their vehicles and stretch their legs. Many of which were festival goers who decided to crack open a 'cold one' whilst waiting for the traffic to die down. Eventually, traffic picked up pace and many people were able to break through after queuing for what seemed like an 'eternity.'
South Wales Argus
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
Drivers left gridlocked by festival traffic on Aberbeeg Road
The Steel House Rock Festival took place over the weekend at the Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Aberbeeg, Ebbw Vale. Drivers left gridlocked by festival traffic on Aberbeeg Road (Image: NQ) The classic rock festival has been taking place for 15 years and is running from Friday until Sunday, with headliners Wildhearts, W.A.S.P and Lita Ford. On Friday at around 12pm, Aberbeeg Road saw huge swarms of festival goers that blocked the road for other drivers. The traffic in the area was severely delayed for well over an hour. Drivers left gridlocked by festival traffic on Aberbeeg Road (Image: NQ) At some points drivers were completely 'gridlocked' some even taking the chance to leave their vehicles and stretch their legs. Many of which were festival goers who decided to crack open a 'cold one' whilst waiting for the traffic to die down. Eventually, traffic picked up pace and many people were able to break through after queuing for what seemed like an 'eternity.'
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Concert marks 40 years of The Rich Center
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Lita Ford, best known for her chart-topping hits and fierce guitar riffs, headlined this year's Rock The Rich Center concert. You might recognize Ford from her days with The Runaways, before she kicked off a solo career. Her stop at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre marks 40 years of the Rich Center. Her performance is drawing national attention to a local mission and driving critical funding to help the center's programs, taking it to new heights. 'It is a great honor and a great pleasure for me to be here today to perform for everybody. Some of the younger girls who were backstage were asking for autographs and taking pictures, and I'm just so happy to support the foundation and the charity,' Ford said. 'Let's rock and roll.' Our very own Lindsey Watson was the event ambassador. The Vindys also hit the stage to support the center's biggest fundraiser of the year. Tino DiCenso contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
