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Sir Elton John says Ozzy Osbourne was ‘in the pantheon of rock gods'

Sir Elton John says Ozzy Osbourne was ‘in the pantheon of rock gods'

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Sir Elton John says Ozzy Osbourne was 'in the pantheon of rock gods'
Sir Elton John said that Ozzy Osbourne was a 'huge trailblazer' who 'secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods'.
He joined Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood and other famous faces in paying tribute to the Black Sabbath singer after his death on Tuesday.
Sir Elton posted on Instagram: 'So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away.
'He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend.
'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. Elton xx.'
Wood joined Osbourne and Black Sabbath's last gig at Villa Park earlier this month.
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He posted on X: 'I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne.
'What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.'
I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne 💔🙏 What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham🙏☀️❤️🎤 pic.twitter.com/Z6V2CNXWNG
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) July 22, 2025
A post on Metallica's social media accounts showed a heartbreak emoji as well as a picture of the band members with Osbourne.
Meanwhile, Justice Secretary and Birmingham Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood said she was among those who celebrated Osbourne's life and legacy just weeks ago.
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She wrote on X: 'Devastated to hear the news of his death today. One of the greatest gifts my city gave the world.
'My thoughts are with his family.
'In Ozzy's own words: Birmingham forever.'
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Osbourne, third from left, and other members of Black Sabbath — Bill Ward, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler — sit on a bench together in 1970. The band's first two albums, 'Black Sabbath' and 'Paranoid,' were released that year. 'Paranoid' is often regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, with notable songs including 'Iron Man,' 'War Pigs' and the title track. Chris Walter/WireImage/Getty Images Osbourne performs in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1983. His famous bat-biting incident occurred at a show in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1982. He later claimed he thought the bat was made of rubber. Jorgen Angel/Redferns/Getty Images Osbourne attends his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2024. "Ozzy Osbourne has made a lasting impact on rock music and influenced countless artists," says his page on the Hall of Fame website. "With his longevity, enormous impact and iconic persona, Ozzy is a phenomenon unlike any other in rock music."

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