Ozzy Osbourne’s bandmates and other artists pay homage to the Prince of Darkness

Only a few weeks after they got back together for a final performance in their hometown of Birmingham, Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76. His fellow Black Sabbath members have already paid their respects to the vocalist. Here are the statements made by the three remaining members and other musicians as a sign of respect.

Thanks for all those years – we had some great fun. Four kids from Aston – who’d have thought, eh? So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you Geezer Butler

It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.

Tony Iommi

Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls … no, you’re forever in my heart. Bill Ward

Good evening New York City. How are you? It’s one of them days now. We’re gonna dedicate tonight’s show to the memory of the life and laughter of Ozzy Osbourne. For being the Prince Of Darkness, he sure gave us a lot of light. So we’re gonna tap into that tonight and carry it forward through a time of darkness… Tobias Forge of Ghost

I didn’t think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. But as it is written with legends, they seem to know things that we don’t. I will never forget you – you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own. You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. You took us on your adventure – an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time.

Yungblud

THANK YOU FOR BLESSING THE WORLD w/YOUR KINDNESS & GREATNESS OZ – YOU BROUGHT LIGHT INTO SO MANY LIVES & MADE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE – YOU LIVED w/THE HEART OF A LION – I THANK THE GOOD LORD EVERY DAY FOR BLESSING MY LIFE w/YOU IN IT –
I LOVE YOU OZ
BEYOND FOREVER
ZAKK
XOXO Zakk Wylde

Like most of you reading this, I am immensely sad right now. 

This picture was taken 10 days ago, at @comicconmidlands– I was with my pals @scottianthrax & @thefrankbello. Our friend @malfuncsean took us back into Ozzy’s green room— we hung out for a good half hour & had some laughs with the Prince of Darkness. 

Know this: Ozzy was in a GREAT mood, & still buzzing over the “Back to the Beginning” concert. I thanked him for having @lambofgodon the show, & told him “We just went by 14 Lodge Road two days ago” (his childhood home in Birmingham.)

Ozzy looked up & gave me an huge grin & said “Boy, I’ll bet that fucking guy who lives there now is sick of hearing about me!” & started laughing really hard. It was great to see!

I do not claim to have been close to him, but I’ve had several interactions with Ozzy over the years. Yes, Ozzy was a TRUE ROCK N’ ROLL MADMAN- they don’t build ‘em like him anymore. But I also knew him as a kind & gentle man who, alongside his family, did so much for my band, & more personally, spoke out publicly on my behalf when I was facing serious legal issues. 

When you are in a foreign prison & inmates you don’t know come up to you suddenly acting impressed & saying “Ozzy Osbourne says good things for you!” in broken English… trust me, it makes a difference. 

Thank you for that, mate. 🖤

So yes, I’m very sad right now— but my heart is also full. Ozzy got to say goodbye, & he got to do it on HIS terms, with HIS band. One last time the mighty Sabbath roared… & we all watched in awe. 

While in the green room, I had Ozzy sign my shoes, the ones I am holding in this photo- there were only 121 pairs of these Adidas made, strictly as thank you gifts to performers at the “Back to the Beginning” show. I told Ozzy I was going to auction them off to further benefit the charities that the concert raised money for, & he was well pleased by this. 

And so I shall. 

This is how I would like to thank & honor him for all he did for music, my band, & myself. The shoes will be part of a larger auction that is being organized right now. Details soon. 

Thank you Ozzy. We love you.  Randy Blythe of Lamb of God

RIP @ozzyosbourne . Thank you for the years of life changing music and for letting me be a part of back to the beginning. LEGEND. It was an honor to play your song 💔
Sincerest Condolences to his family friends and band mates 💔 Gary Holt of Slayer

OZZY RIP

It’s impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to Metallica.  Hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and, most of all, friend are a few that come to mind.  Ozzy and Sharon believed in us and transformed our lives and careers.  He taught us how to play in the big leagues while at the same time being warm, welcoming, engaging, and all around brilliant.

We are heartbroken and devastated by this loss and send our love and condolences to Sharon and their family, bandmates, and his very large circle of friends. He left an incredible legacy and will be sorely missed. Metallica

Mama…. He’s home. 

Thanks for the music and this life. None of us would be here doing what we love if it wasn’t for you. 
It was an honor and privilege to be able to send off Ozzy and do it surrounded by the best music fans in the world. 
We love you Ozzy. 
We all felt it. I know he did too. 
Ozzy Forever. 💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤💜 Halestorm