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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON On OZZY OSBOURNE: He Was 'A Slightly Roguish, Crazy Character Full Of Stories'

In a new interview with the "Neil Jones Rock Show" on TotalRock, Ian Anderson of JETHRO TULL spoke about this week's passing of legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne. Asked if he knew Ozzy at all, Ian said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I only ever met Ozzy Osbourne on one occasion, w...

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MATT SORUM: 'My Life Would Be Completely Different Without OZZY OSBOURNE And BLACK SABBATH'

Former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died on Tuesday (July 22) at the age of 76. Sorum took to his Instagram to write: "My life would be completely different without Ozzy and BLACK SABBATH. As a young kid growing up in Southern California...

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TONY IOMMI Opens Up About OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'It Was A Shock; It Just Seemed Unreal, Surreal'

Earlier today (Wednesday, July 23),Tony Iommi spoke to ITV News about the passing of his longtime BLACK SABBATH bandmate Ozzy Osbourne. SABBATH's founding guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it was a shock for us [to find out that Ozzy had died]. I mean, when I heard yesterd...

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GENE SIMMONS On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'There Never Was One Like Him' Before 'And Probably Never Will Be' Again

On Tuesday, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons sat down with NBC News' Gadi Schwartz to discuss Ozzy Osbourne's legacy and their longtime friendship and intertwined early careers in the music industry. Asked how he remembers the BLACK SABBATH singer, Gene said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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HENRY ROLLINS On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'The Man You Saw On Stage Was The Guy That You Got; He Was The Same Person'

Former BLACK FLAG frontman Henry Rollins spoke to CNN's John Berman about his friend Ozzy Osbourne, who died Tuesday (July 22) at the age of 76. Asked what he will remember most about the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer, Henry said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll remember his honesty and...

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Watch: WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH Pays Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE With Cover Of 'Mama, I'm Coming Home'

Wolfgang Van Halen's MAMMOTH (formerly known as MAMMOTH WVH) performed a cover of Ozzy Osbourne's classic ballad "Mama, I'm Coming Home" during MAMMOTH's concert last night (Tuesday, July 22) in Hartford, Connecticut as a tribute to the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer, who died earlier in the day at...

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Watch: GHOST Dedicates Madison Square Garden Concert To OZZY OSBOURNE

Swedish metallers GHOST dedicated their Madison Square Garden concert in New York last night (Tuesday, July 22) to Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away earlier in the day at the age of 76. Addressing the audience before launching into GHOST's song "The Future Is A Foreign Land", GHOST leader Tobias Forge...

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METALLICA On OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'We Are Heartbroken And Devastated By This Loss'

METALLICA has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the BLACK SABBATH singer died earlier today at the age of 76. The San Francisco Bay Area metal legends took to their social media to write: " OZZY RIP. It's impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to METALLICA. Hero, icon, pioneer,...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'OZZY OSBOURNE Got To Say Goodbye, And He Got To Do It On His Terms, With His Band'

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the BLACK SABBATH singer died earlier today at the age of 76. Blythe took to his social media to share a photo of him with Ozzy and he wrote: "Like most of you reading this, I am immensely sad right now. "This picture was take...

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JUDAS PRIEST On OZZY OSBOURNE's Death: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the BLACK SABBATH singer died earlier today at the age of 76. The fellow West Midlands pioneering metal band took to social media to write: "Our hearts are broken like millions around the world. Words can't express the...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's BLACK SABBATH Bandmates Pay Tribute To Legendary Heavy Metal Singer

Ozzy Osbourne's BLACK SABBATH bandmates have paid tribute to the legendary heavy metal singer after he died at the age of 76 — less than three weeks after they performed for the last time at Villa Park in their original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi took to his...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Honors DICKEY BETTS With 'Reflections' Instrumental Album

TESLA guitarist and songwriter Frank Hannon has announced the upcoming release of "Reflections", a new solo instrumental album arriving September 12. Written and recorded in the wake of personal loss and life upheaval, "Reflections" is Hannon's most intimate and revealing work to date — a 13-song co...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Dead At 76

Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. The BLACK SABBATH frontman's family confirmed his passing in a statement earlier today, sharing that he died this morning (Tuesday, July 22). The message, from his wife Sharon Osbourne and their three children — Kelly, Jack and Aimee — read: "It is with more...

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ANDI DERIS Says HELLOWEEN Can 'Satisfy All Generations Of Fans' With Reunited Expanded Classic Lineup

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, HELLOWEEN vocalist Andi Deris spoke about how the German metallers have managed to pull off the seemingly impossible by uniting returning singer Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen with Deris, guitarists Michael...

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Members Of ALICE IN CHAINS, ANTHRAX And MASTODON Pay Tribute To CHRIS CORNELL With KING ULTRAMEGA Single 'Rusty Cage'

In a landmark collaboration to support the mental health and well-being of music creators, Reigning Phoenix Music and MusiCares have teamed up to spotlight KING ULTRAMEGA, a bold new tribute project honoring the legacy of Chris Cornell. KING ULTRAMEGA debuts with a powerful reimagining of SOUNDGARDE...