Tributes have poured in for the late heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne from several music artists and fans following the news of his passing.
Yesterday, we learned the sad news that the music icon has passed away at the age of 76 after a series of health problems. He notably gave his final live performance at Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning farewell concert 17 days before his death, which was celebrated by fans in the audience.
How Did the Music Industry React to Ozzy Osbourne's Death?
Several music artists have paid tribute to Osbourne's legacy in the heavy metal genre following the announcement of his death. Some of them have collaborated with the late artist in the past or became friends with him throughout the years.
In his post on Instagram, Sir Elton John called Osbourne "a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods."
"He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love," he added.
Jack White posted a photo of Osbourne and simply wrote the caption, "He made it."
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong also wrote a short caption on his Instagram tribute to Osbourne. "No words. We love you Ozzy," he said.
Mike McCready of Pearl Jam penned a long tribute to Osbourne, where he shared a story on how he became a fan of Osbourne and Black Sabbath.
"Sad to hear Ozzy died today. When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. 'War Pigs' was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy’s voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape. Then when The ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ record came out I was instantly a fan," he wrote.
"Randy Rhoads was an influence on me to play lead guitar. Luckily I got to play on the song “Immortal” on the last record. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better."
How Did Fans React to Ozzy Osbourne's Death on Social Media?
A lot of Osbourne and Black Sabbath fans on social media have also reacted to his death on social media, where they also paid tribute to his artistry and legacy.
They noted how Osbourne made a mark in the heavy metal genre and his charity work throughout the years, which has benefited a lot of people who are in need, including his final concert with Black Sabbath.
Here are some of the reaction posts from fans on X:
In the announcement of his passing, the Osbourne family revealed that Ozzy "was with his family and surrounded by love" when he passed away.
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