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Kuwait Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
Tributes flood in for Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne
Tributes poured in Wednesday for hell-raiser singer Ozzy Osbourne as Black Sabbath bandmates mourned the death of their legendary frontman and tearful fans laid flowers in his hometown Birmingham, just weeks after he played an epic reunion concert there. Osbourne, nicknamed the 'Prince of Darkness' who famously once bit off the head of a bat while on stage, died on Tuesday at the age of 76, his family said. The heavy metal star, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, passed away just over a fortnight after playing the final gig before a sold-out crowd in his home city of Birmingham, England. Fans there laid floral tributes in memory of the singer at a mural honoring the band. 'There are no words, truly. Thank you for everything, for all the music,' read one. 'Even recently at your last gig you brought us so much happiness, it's unreal,' added another. Bandmates' tributes Original bandmates led the tributes on social media, with guitarist Tony Iommi saying, 'there won't be another like him'. Bassist Geezer Butler added: 'So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you.' And drummer Bill Ward said Osbourne would forever be in his heart, signing off his post with 'Never goodbye. Thank you forever.' Band co-founder Iommi said Osbourne's death so soon after the well-received musical reunion - their first in 20 years - had been a 'terrible shock'. The concert had been 'brilliant for Ozzy because he really wanted to do that, you know, he felt at home there (in Birmingham) and it was really good for him', he told BBC radio. 'It was good for all of us... we didn't realize it was going to be this final,' he added. British singer Ozzy Osbourne (left) and wife British television personality Sharon Osbourne present the award for Best Rap/Sung Performance during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020.--AFP photos British singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne (left) and his daughter Kelly Osbourne arrive for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. British singer Ozzy Osbourne poses for pictures backstage after he was awarded the title of 'Global Icon' during the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA) in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 9, 2014. British rocker Ozzy Osbourne (center) poses with friends and musicians Marilyn Manson (left) and Robbie Williams (right) during a ceremony unveiling his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 12 April, 2002 in Hollywood, CA. Inductees Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath gesture after being inducted during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York 13 March 2006. Kelly (left), Ozzy (center) and Sharon Osbourne arrive for the Recording Academy and Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 25, 2020. Flowers are left at Ozzy Osbourne's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 22, 2025, in Los Angeles. A person sells t-shirts next to the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of late British singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne on July 22, 2025, in Los Angeles. Flowers, candles and photos are left at a makeshift memorial on Black Sabbath Bridge, in memory of late British singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, in Birmingham, central England on July 23, 2025. A photograph taken on July 23, 2025 shows flowers, candles and drawings left at a makeshift memorial on Black Sabbath Bridge, in tribute of late British singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, in Birmingham, central England, a day after his death. Fans gather in front of a makeshift memorial on Black Sabbath Bridge, in tribute of late British singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, in Birmingham, central England, on July 23, 2025, a day after his death. 'So much more than metal' US rocker Alice Cooper hailed Osbourne on Instagram as 'an unmatched showman and cultural icon'. Music icon Elton John praised him as '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,' John wrote on Instagram. Osbourne was instrumental in pioneering heavy metal - an offshoot of hard rock - as Black Sabbath enjoyed huge commercial success in the 1970s and 80s after forming in Birmingham in 1968. Black Sabbath's eponymous 1970 debut album made the UK top 10 and paved the way for a string of hit records, including their most famous song 'Paranoid'. Black Sabbath went on to sell more than 75 million albums worldwide and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Osbourne was added for a second time last year as a solo artist. Rabies shots He gained huge notoriety along the way for his outlandish stunts, many of them fueled by his hard-living style, which included the lavish use of drugs and alcohol. His live performances at the height of his hedonism have gone down in rock folklore, particularly a 1982 gig in Des Moines, Iowa, when he bit the head off a bat on stage. Osbourne said he thought a fan had thrown a fake rubber bat onstage, and it was not until he took a bite that he realized it was real. 'I can assure you the rabies shots I went through afterwards aren't fun,' he told US TV host David Letterman in 1982. His public persona took a new turn with the reality television series 'The Osbournes' in the 2000s, which followed the ups and downs of his family life alongside wife Sharon, whom he married in 1982, and their three children. Osbourne, who had been battling ill health for over 20 years, went public with his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2020. He reportedly died at his mansion in Buckinghamshire, northwest of London. Caroline Rassell, chief executive of the charity Parkinson's UK, said by 'speaking openly' about his diagnosis he and his family had helped many in the same situation. 'They normalized tough conversations and made others feel less alone with a condition that's on the rise,' she said. Osbourne brought the curtain down on a wild career on July 5, when Black Sabbath rattled through their most iconic songs in front of 40,000 adoring fans at Villa Park, home of Premier League football club Aston Villa. Stylish to the very end, he held court from a giant leather throne, topped with a bat. — AFP
New York Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ozzy Osbourne's last photos at Black Sabbath's farewell show revealed 2 weeks before his death
Ozzy Osbourne went out doing what he loved most. The Prince of Darkness, who died Tuesday at age 76, was photographed publicly for the last time at his Black Sabbath farewell concert in Birmingham, England on July 5. The rocker took the stage in front of the 42,000-person crowd at Villa Park for what turned out to be his last performance in his lifetime. 11 Ozzy Osbourne performing at the Black Sabbath farewell concert on July 5. Ozzy Osbourne/Instagram Ozzy, who was battling Parkinson's disease, sat on stage in a black leather chair. He wore a leather overcoat and gold armband bearing his name. The heavy metal icon performed a five-song set by himself, before he was joined by his former bandmates Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler for four of the group's songs. 11 Ozzy Osbourne performing at Villa Park for the last time with Black Sabbath. ð¸ Rock History ð¸, /X 11 Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert with Black Sabbath on July 5. REUTERS 'Are you ready?' Osbourne asked the audience. 'Let the madness begin!' The 'Back to the Beginning' concert, which was hosted by Jason Momoa, also featured performances by Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon and Rival Sons. 11 Ozzy Osbourne during Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' concert. Greg Draven/X Ozzy and his wife Sharon, 72, also witnessed their daughter Kelly, 40, get engaged to her boyfriend Sid Wilson backstage at the farewell concert. Ozzy jokingly interjected, 'F–k off, you're not marrying my daughter,' in the middle of the proposal. 11 Ozzy Osbourne backstage at his Black Sabbath farewell concert. Ozzy Osbourne/Instagram 11 Ozzy Osbourne with other rockers at the Black Sabbath farewell concert. Ozzy Osbourne/Instagram 11 Sharon Osbourne with her husband at his final show. Ozzy Osbourne/Instagram The day before his death, Ozzy shared his final Instagram post which was a touching tribute to Black Sabbath. The post featured an image of a poster that was hanging outside of Ozzy's dressing room door from the band's final show. The poster showed Ozzy and his three bandmates with the words, 'Back to the Beginning.' 11 Ozzy Osbourne's final Instagram photo. Ozzy Osbourne/Instagram Black Sabbath, which was formed by the foursome in Birmingham in 1968, posted a tribute to Ozzy after news of his death broke Tuesday. 'Ozzy Forever,' the group wrote alongside a photo of Ozzy during the farewell concert. Ozzy's beloved family confirmed his passing in a statement to The Post. 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,' they said. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.' 11 Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne on stage at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 26, 2020. Getty Images for The Recording Academy Ozzy's daughter Jessica, 45, and his adopted son Elliot, 59, both from his marriage to first wife Thelma Riley, were left out of the family tribute. The 'Crazy Train' singer was married to Sharon for 40 years. They shared Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39. The family, aside from Aimee, starred in the MTV reality series 'The Osbournes' from 2002 to 2005. Ozzy's health slowly deteriorated after he confirmed in 2020 that he had Parkinson's, which left him confined to a wheelchair. 11 Ozzy Osbourne with Black Sabbath on their tour in 2017. Watto / BACKGRID He canceled his 2023 tour three months before it was scheduled to kick off after undergoing extensive spinal surgery. He declared that his touring career was officially over, which he called 'one of the hardest things' that he ever had to share with his fans. Later that year, Ozzy said he has 'at best 10 years left' to live. 11 Ozzy Osbourne performs in Budapest in 2016. AP Less than two weeks before his death, Ozzy announced an upcoming memoir about his life scheduled to be released Oct. 7 by Hachette Book Group. The book's synopsis says it includes stories about Ozzy's time in Black Sabbath, his marriage to Sharon, his health issues and more. 'Look, if it ends tomorrow, I can't complain. I've been all around the world. Seen a lot of things. I've done good … and I've done bad,' he said in a press release about the book. 'But right now,' Ozzy added, 'I'm not ready to go anywhere.'
Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath's bat-biting frontman, dies aged 76
A 2020 photo shows musician and reality TV star Ozzy Osbourne and daughter Kelly Osbourne arriving for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. LONDON - Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath, earned his infamy biting the head off a bat on stage and pursuing a drug-fuelled lifestyle before reinventing himself as a loveable if often foul-mouthed reality TV star. Known to fans as 'The Prince of Darkness' and the 'Godfather of Heavy Metal,' Osbourne has died at the age of 76, the BBC reported, citing a family statement. 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,' read the family's statement. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.' The hell-raising singer, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, passed away just over two weeks after playing a farewell concert in his home city of Birmingham, England. Osbourne kicked off his career blaring out Black Sabbath's hits, from Paranoid to War Pigs to Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. Those, plus a string of solo releases, saw him sell more than 100 million records worldwide. The hard riffs and dark subject matter - from depression and war to apocalypse - combined with an instinct for Halloween theatrics. As a performer, Osbourne sprinkled audiences with raw meat and, in 1982, had his encounter with a bat thrown on stage by a fan. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Two found dead after fire in Toa Payoh flat Singapore Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 can claim $600 SG60 vouchers from July 22 Singapore Singaporeans continue to hold world's most powerful passport in latest ranking Singapore Singapore, Vietnam agree to step up defence ties, dialogue between leaders Asia Malaysia govt's reform pledge tested as DAP chief bows over unresolved 2009 death of political aide Tech Singapore to increase pool of early adopters in AI to complement data scientists, engineers Singapore Prosecution says judge who acquitted duo of bribing ex-LTA official had copied defence arguments Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving He always insisted he thought it was a toy until he bit into it, realised his mistake and rushed to hospital for a rabies shot. He later sold branded bat soft toys with a removable head. Osbourne was a regular target for conservative and religious groups concerned about the negative impact of rock music on young people. He always acknowledged the excesses of his lifestyle and lyrics - but poured scorn on the wilder reports that he was an actual devil-worshipper. 'I've done some bad things in my time. But I ain't the devil. I'm just John Osbourne: a working class kid from Aston who quit his job in the factory and went looking for a good time,' he said in a 2010 biography. John Michael Osbourne was the fourth of six children, growing up in Aston, in the city of Birmingham in central England. He struggled with dyslexia, left school at age 15, did a series of menial jobs, and at one point served a brief prison sentence for burglary. Then came Black Sabbath. 'When I was growing up, if you'd have put me up against a wall with the other kids from my street and asked me which one of us was gonna make it to the age of 60, with five kids and four grandkids and houses in Buckinghamshire and California, I wouldn't have put money on me, no f***ing way.' Ozzy Osbourne was the frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath. PHOTO: REUTERS It was those latter stages of his life that provided the setting for his reinvention in 2002 as the star of US TV show The Osbournes. Cameras followed the ageing rock god ambling round his huge house, pronouncing on events in his heavy Birmingham accent and looking on bemused at the antics of his family - a format that won them all legions of new fans. Osbourne's family included wife and manager Sharon, five children including Jack, Kelly and Aimee, and several grandchildren. He brought the curtain down on a wild career earlier this month when Black Sabbath rattled through their most iconic songs in front of an adoring crowd at Villa Park, home of Premier League football club Aston Villa. 'It's the last song ever. Your support has enabled us to live an amazing lifestyle... Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,' Osbourne told the crowd, after finishing the set with Paranoid – the band's most famous song. REUTERS, AFP
Toronto Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Chris Brown arrested in U.K. for alleged attack at London club in 2023
Published May 15, 2025 • 1 minute read US rapper Chris Brown arrives for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP via Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. LONDON (AP) — Singer Chris Brown was arrested Thursday in England for allegedly hitting someone with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Metropolitan Police did not name Brown but said it took a 36-year-old into custody at a Manchester hotel on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Under British law, police cannot name suspects before charges are filed. The Sun, which first reported the story, said producer Abe Diaw told them Sunday that he was hospitalized after Brown beat him in an unprovoked attack at the Tape nightclub in the swanky Mayfair neighborhood in London in February 2023. The tabloid said it became aware Brown was in the U.K. on Wednesday and called police to find out if he was under arrest. The newspaper said Met officers then traveled to Manchester and made the arrest. Brown's representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press. Diaw said Brown cracked him on the head with a bottle and punched and kicked him on the floor. The producer has filed a 12 million pound ($16 million) lawsuit against the singer. Brown was on a U.K. tour at the time of the incident. He is scheduled to tour the U.K. in June and July. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs World Columnists Editorial Cartoons
