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Tributes Pour in for Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne

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Tributes have been flowing in from around the world for the heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at the age of 76 with his family by his side. Black Sabbath bassist Terence "Geezer" Butler reflected on the band's final performance together, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share the stage one last time. Fellow bandmates Bill Ward and Tony Iommi have also paid tribute to their late brother, highlighting the profound impact of Osbourne's music on their lives and the lives of fans worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of Black Sabbath, passed away at the age of 76 with his family by his side.
  • Terence "Geezer" Butler, the band's bassist, paid tribute to Osbourne on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share the stage one last time.
  • Butler's post included a photo of the band, captioned: "Thanks for all those years-we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston-who'd have thought, eh?"
  • Bill Ward, the drummer, shared a heartfelt message, stating that he will miss Osbourne "forever in my heart", and captioned a photo: "Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls..."
  • Tony Iommi, the guitarist, described the news as "heartbreaking" and expressed his grief on Instagram, stating that Osbourne was "a true legend" and "a brother".
  • Sir Elton John described Osbourne as a "huge trailblazer" who "secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods" and added that he was also one of the funniest people he's ever met.
  • Ozzy Osbourne released his 12th studio album Ordinary Man in 2020 and his 13th album Patient Number 9 in 2022.

Statistics:

  • Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76.
  • Black Sabbath sold more than 75 million albums worldwide.
  • The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 and Osbourne was added for a second time in 2024.
  • Osbourne's 2019 fall at home aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003.
  • In 2020, Osbourne revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after a fall.
  • The singer paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery.

Sources:

  • "Black Sabbath reunited on stage just weeks before Ozzy Osbourne's death", PA Wire.
  • "Tributes pour in for Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne", PA Wire.
  • "Ozzy Osbourne: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who was also a reality TV star", BBC News.
  • "Ozzy Osbourne's life in pictures", PA Wire.

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