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Watch Live: Thousands Of Fans Line Streets For OZZY OSBOURNE's Funeral Procession

Ozzy Osbourne fans have a chance to pay their respects to the BLACK SABBATH legend as his funeral cortège travels through his original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Osbourne's body was brought back to the city for a procession that is traveling along Broad Street from 1 p.m. local time (5:...

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The Revenge Of Alice Cooper

With Ozzy's passing still fresh in our hearts and minds, there is no escaping the reality that all rock 'n' roll things have to come to an end at some point. In cahoots with the undead since the late '60s, Alice Cooper shows no signs of tottering off this mortal coil, he even seems to be picking up...

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Watch: BODY COUNT Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE At 'Vans Warped Tour' In Long Beach

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by opening its July 26 set at the Vans Warped Tour in Long Beach, California with a snippet of the song "Black Sabbath" by BLACK SABBATH. Video of the performance can be seen below. Earlier...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's Classic Songs Land On Billboard Hot 100 Chart Following His Death

According to Billboard.com, two of Ozzy Osbourne's classic songs have made an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the days following his July 22 death at the age of 76. Marking its first appearance on the chart, "Crazy Train" — Ozzy's first-ever solo single, released in 1980 from his debut...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Funeral Procession To Be Held In Birmingham On Wednesday

The city of Birmingham, United Kingdom will pay its final respects to one of its most cherished cultural icons Ozzy Osbourne as his cortège and family visit Broad Street in the city that he loved. On Wednesday, July 30, the hearse and accompanying vehicles will slowly make their way down Broad Stree...

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Watch: KREATOR Joined By UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER For 'Fallen Brother' Performance In Honor Of OZZY OSBOURNE

Former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider joined KREATOR on stage on Sunday, July 27 at Greece's Chania Rock Festival to perform the song "Fallen Brother" in honor of Ozzy Osbourne. Video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Altars Of Metal). The studio version of "Fal...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Opens Up About Health And Importance Of Early Detection

In a new interview with Phil Aston of Now Spinning Magazine, JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson, who will turn 78 in August, spoke about the physical demands of his live performances and the increased difficulty in playing a full-length concert with his bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was A Great Guy And An Iconic Rock Artist'

In a new interview with Fox 13 Seattle's "Good Day Seattle", DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott reflected on his friendship with Ozzy Osbourne who died last week at the age of 76. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we toured with Ozzy in '81. He was touring the U.S. the whole summer of...

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CARMINE APPICE: How 'Jesus Saved Me'

In a recent interview with Pastor Caspar McCloud, legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice reflected on a near-death experience less than a decade ago which reinforced his faith in Jesus Christ and made him a "better person". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "What brought me closer...

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BILL WARD Reflects On BLACK SABBATH's Final Performance: 'I Just Wanted To Say Thanks To Everybody'

Prior to last week's death of BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne, SABBATH drummer Bill Ward reflected on the band's final concert in an interview with Mike Stark of the LA Radio Sessions show, which airs Sundays at 10 a.m. (Pacific Time) on 99.1 KLBP-FM in Long Beach, California. Asked what determin...

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CELINE DION Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was A True Original'

Global superstar Celine Dion has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died last week at the age of 76. On July 25, Celine took to her social media to write: "I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. "Ozzy and I were label mates for many years — and although we came from very d...

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NIGHT RANGER's BRAD GILLIS Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Gave Me My Start'

NIGHT RANGER paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on Saturday, July 26 on the outdoor stage at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Prior to launching into a cover of Ozzy's classic track "Crazy Train", NIGHT RANGER guitarist Brad Gillis — who the pressure-packed job back in 1...

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GEORGE LYNCH Plays First Two Shows With His New Band GEORGE LYNCH & THE MOB (Video)

Legendary guitarist George Lynch played the first two shows with his new project dubbed GEORGE LYNCH & THE MOB on Friday, July 25 at the Angel City Music Hall - Manchester, New Hampshire and on Saturday, July 26 at the Jam At The Dam in Monroe, Connecticut. Joining Lynch on stage at these shows...

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GEEZER BUTLER On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Nobody Knew He'd Be Gone From Us Little More Than Two Weeks After The Final Show'

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has penned an article for U.K.'s The Sunday Times in which he reflected on his final appearance with his longtime bandmate Ozzy Osbourne. On July 5, Butler reunited with fellow original BLACK SABBATH members Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward fo...

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Watch: OASIS Dedicates 'Rock 'N' Roll Star' To OZZY OSBOURNE At London Concert

OASIS paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on Friday, July 25 during the first of seven of the band's shows at London, United Kingdom's Wembley Stadium. "I want to dedicate this next one to Ozzy Osbourne — a rock 'n' roll star," OASIS frontman Liam Gallagher told the 81,000-strong crowd as he and his bandm...