Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76: Tributes Pour In Worldwide

Ozzy Osbourne, the “Prince of Darkness” and pioneering frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, just weeks after his farewell performance at Villa Park in Birmingham. News of his death triggered an outpouring of grief across the music world, as fans and fellow legends honored his unparalleled legacy.

Black Sabbath’s Farewell: “Back to the Beginning”

Ozzy’s final live appearance took place on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park during the “Back to the Beginning” benefit concert, marking the first time since 2005 that the original Black Sabbath lineup reunited. Despite his battle with Parkinson’s disease preventing him from standing, he delivered a seated performance that many described as both poignant and triumphant.

Heartfelt Tributes from Bandmates and Peers

Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward—Ozzy’s brothers-in-arms—led the cascade of tributes:

Bill Ward (drummer) reflected on lost moments:

Geezer Butler (bassist) paid homage to their shared roots:

Tony Iommi (guitarist) wrote on X:

Beyond Sabbath, fellow rock icons took to X:

• Metallica shared a photo tribute with a broken‑heart emoji.
• Nirvana tweeted: “Thank you Ozzy Osbourne for the inspiration. @BlackSabbath is the template for heavy Rock.”

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Wild Moments That Defined a Legend

Ozzy’s career was as notorious as it was groundbreaking. Memorable highlights include:

• Biting a bat onstage in 1982, an act that cemented his “Prince of Darkness” persona.
• Pioneering solo hits like “Crazy Train” and “Mr. Crowley” after parting ways with Sabbath in 1979.

From Reality TV to Royal Performance

• Starred in MTV’s The Osbournes (2002–05), showcasing his family life.
• Performed at the Party at the Palace concert at Buckingham Palace in June 2002.

Ozzy’s Enduring Impact on Rock Music

John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne’s influence extends far beyond his unmistakable vocals and stage antics. He helped forge heavy metal’s blueprint with Black Sabbath’s early albums—Paranoid, Master of Reality, and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath—before launching a multi‑platinum solo career. His fearless approach to performance and personal candor inspired generations of musicians.