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Ozzy Osbourne's Former Bandmates Pay Tribute to Fallen Singer-Songwriter

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Tony Iommi, Terence 'Geezer' Butler, and Bill Ward, the original members of Black Sabbath, have been paying tribute to their late bandmate Ozzy Osbourne following his passing. The news comes just weeks after Ozzy's farewell concert at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, where he reunited with his former bandmates. The sold-out charity gig, dubbed "Back to the Beginning," was described as Ozzy's "final performance."

Key Takeaways:

  • Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76, just weeks after his farewell concert with Black Sabbath at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham.
  • His former bandmates, Tony Iommi, Terence 'Geezer' Butler, and Bill Ward, have paid tribute to Ozzy on social media, celebrating his life and legacy.
  • Tony Iommi said he "can't really find the words" to address the news, describing Ozzy as his "brother" and expressing his condolences to Sharon and the Osbourne family.
  • Geezer wrote that he was "glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston," referencing the band's final performance.
  • Bill Ward's tribute on X (formerly Twitter) expressed his sadness, saying that Ozzy was "forever in my heart" and that he will "never goodbye."
  • A post on the band's Instagram page has been shared, simply reading "Ozzy Forever."
  • Ozzy's family, including his wife Sharon and four children, issued a joint statement announcing his passing and asking for respect for their family's privacy.

Statistics:

  • Ozzy Osbourne was 76 years old at the time of his passing.
  • The farewell concert at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham was a charity gig, dubbed "Back to the Beginning."
  • Ozzy recently reunited with his former Black Sabbath bandmates, including Tony Iommi, Terence 'Geezer' Butler, and Bill Ward.
  • The concert was described as Ozzy's "final performance."
  • Tony Iommi, Terence 'Geezer' Butler, and Bill Ward have a combined total of over 150 years of experience in the music industry.
  • Black Sabbath was formed in Aston, Birmingham, in 1968.

Sources:

  • Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy's family issued a joint statement announcing his passing and respecting their family's privacy.
  • Tony Iommi's Instagram post paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
  • Geezer Butler's Instagram post paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
  • Bill Ward's post on X (formerly Twitter) paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
  • A post on the Black Sabbath Instagram page paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.

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