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The music trade stays in mourning.
On Tuesday, we realized that Ozzy Osbourne had handed away on the age of 76, because the rock legend’s household shared a social media assertion that reads as follows:
It’s with extra disappointment than mere phrases can convey that we have now to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has handed away this morning. He was together with his household and surrounded by love.
We ask everybody to respect our household privateness at the moment.
Ozzy Osbourne performs throughout half-time of the 2022 NFL season opening sport between the Buffalo Payments and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photograph by Harry How/Getty Pictures)
Osbourne died following years of well being points, but in addition simply weeks after he performed his remaining present in Birmingham, United Kingdom, throughout which he reunited with Black Sabbath.
The musician additionally remained energetic on Instagram nearly proper till he left us, as he posted a behind-the-scenes picture from his current Again to the Starting live performance only a day earlier than his demise.
As simply cited above, present featured Osbourne reunite together with his former Black Sabbath bandmates for the primary time in twenty years — and was additionally billed as his remaining live performance with the group ever.
The live performance happened on July 5 … with the snapshot the signal arrange outdoors of his dressing room. There was no caption included.
Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage throughout the 2024 Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photograph by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Pictures for The Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame)
Main as much as this remaining put up, Osbourne’s web page had been that includes different photographs and movies from the farewell live performance — earlier than revealing 4 days in the past that the Again to the Starting present could be getting a theatrical launch.
The film is slated for a 2026 launch.
“The feature-length concert film will be a big-screen celebration of Ozzy Osbourne and the legacy of Black Sabbath, capturing the raw power and emotional weight of Ozzy’s final bow in his hometown of Birmingham,” Mercury Studios mentioned in a collab put up saying the discharge.
“Offered as a love letter to Ozzy and the pioneering sound of Black Sabbath, the theatrical launch might be a distilled model of the epic all-day occasion held at Villa Park.
“Featuring thunderous performances of War Pigs, Iron Man, and a show-stopping Paranoid, the film promises a deeply personal and electrifying farewell from the godfather of heavy metal with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interviews from this iconic live performance.”
Ozzy Osbourne attends the Ozzy Osbourne Album Particular on SiriusXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard Channel at at SiriusXM Studios on July 29, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photograph by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Pictures for SiriusXM)
Over the course of an iconic profession, Osbourne offered over 100 million information offered worldwide.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006, then once more for a second time as a solo artist in 2024.
“The whole world is mourning Ozzy tonight,” Alice Cooper mentioned in a press release to The Hollywood Reporter.
“Over his lengthy profession, he earned immense respect amongst his friends and from followers around the globe as an unmatched showman and cultural icon. I all the time noticed Ozzy as a cross between the prince of darkness, which is the persona his followers noticed, and the courtroom jester…
“I wish I would have gotten to know my brother Ozzy better. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and the rest of the Ozzy brood — our prayers are with you tonight. A titanic boulder has crashed, but rock will roll on.”
Could this legend relaxation in peace. (Photograph by Harry How/Getty Pictures)
Elton John additionally paid homage on Instagram, calling the Prince of Darkness “a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods — a true legend.”
Added the artist:
“He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.”
We ship our condolences to the buddies, members of the family and family members of Ozzy Osbourne. Could he relaxation in peace.
