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Ozzy Osbourne tribute to play Newcastle bar as fans devastated by rock icon's death
One of the country's leading Ozzy Osbourne tributes is all set to perform at a well known bar in Newcastle next month, with the gig being announced before the rock's legend's death on Tuesday. And the venue themselves have taken to social media to pay their own tribute to a man who entertained and inspired many.
There was widespread upset across the world on Tuesday evening, when a statement was released to confirm that Black Sabbath star Ozzy, a man adored by legions of fans, had passed away, surrounded by loved ones. The post, shared on his official Instagram account read: '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. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.'
News of Ozzy's death, weeks after he and his Black Sabbath bandmates played to a packed crowd on home turf at Villa Park, quickly sparked a wave of tributes from fans and fellow musicians, with American rock group Papa Roach replying to the statement to write: 'Thank you for everything Oz! RIP' as Black Sabbath's famous lead guitarist, Tony Iommi took to social media to post: 'It's just such heartbreaking news that I can't really find the words, there won't ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother
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Bassist Terrance "Geezer' Butler also penned penned his own tribute, which read: 'Four kids from Aston - who'd have thought, eh? So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you."
Much loved Newcastle city centre rock haunt Trillians were quick to post their tribute to a man who provided a soundtrack to many people's lives, including the many Geordies who attended his gigs ion Tyneside, particularly his epic one at The Mayfair in 1986. Posting on Facebook, they wrote: 'Rest easy prince of darkness you will always have a special place in the heart of Trillians.' And, within hours of Ozzy's death being announced, rock fans flocked there, as its jukebox was 'banned' in Ozzy's honour.
And Trillians who are set to host Ozzy and Black Sabbath tribute Ozzbest on Friday, August 15. The band were tagged in the comments of the Princess Square bar's post about Ozzy's death and replied to confirm it would be going ahead.
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