Ozzy Osbourne's Legacy Lives On: Tribute and Tribute from Friends and Fans

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Kelly Osbourne said she feels "unhappy and sad" after the death of her father, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family. Kelly, in a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressed her grief and shared lyrics from the Black Sabbath song "Changes," which she famously re-recorded with her father in 2003. The song became a huge hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles chart, making them the second father-daughter act to achieve this feat after Nancy and Frank Sinatra in 1967.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, died at the age of 76, surrounded by his family.
  • Kelly Osbourne shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing her grief and sharing lyrics from the Black Sabbath song "Changes."
  • The song "Changes" was re-recorded by Kelly and Ozzy in 2003, becoming a huge hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles chart.
  • This marks the second time a father-daughter act has topped the chart, following Nancy and Frank Sinatra in 1967.
  • OzzyOsbourne performed with his Black Sabbath bandmates at a farewell gig on July 5, just weeks before his death.
  • Kelly Osbourne thanked her father's fans for attending his last live performance and expressed her gratitude on Instagram.
  • Tributes to Ozbourne poured in from his bandmates, including Terence "Geezer" Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward, as well as celebrity friends like Kiss star Gene Simmons and Queen guitarist Sir Brian May.
  • Francis Rossi, Status Quo frontman, described Ozbourne as "wild" and praised him for his talent and enthusiasm.
  • The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, honored Ozbourne as a "proud Brummie" who helped put the city on the world map.
  • Other stars, including Lady Gaga, Coldplay, and Alice Cooper, paid tribute to Ozbourne during live concert performances, praising his dedication and legacy.

Statistics:

  • Ozzy Osbourne died at the age of 76, surrounded by his family.
  • Kelly Osbourne shared her heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing her grief and sharing lyrics from the Black Sabbath song "Changes."
  • "Changes" was re-recorded by Kelly and Ozzy in 2003 and became a huge hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles chart.
  • 1967 marked the first time a father-daughter act, Nancy and Frank Sinatra, topped the chart.
  • July 5 saw Ozbourne perform with his Black Sabbath bandmates at a farewell gig, just weeks before his death.
  • Kelly Osbourne thanked her father's fans for attending his last live performance on Instagram.
  • Over 100,000 people attended Ozbourne's farewell gig at Villa Park on July 5.
  • Ozbourne was presented with the freedom of Birmingham in June 2022 by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal.

Sources:

  • PA Wire, File photo dated 10/10/05 of Sharon (left), Kelly (centre) and Ozzy Osbourne
  • PA Wire, Floral tributes are left on the Black Sabbath Bridge bench on Broad Street in Birmingham, following the death of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, aged 76
  • PA Archive, Ozzy Osbourne performs on stage during the Closing Ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham
  • Kelly Osbourne's Instagram post sharing lyrics from the Black Sabbath song "Changes"