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Daily Record
2 days ago
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Lewis Capaldi puts Noel Gallagher feud behind him at Oasis gig with famous pal
The Scots singer was spotted smiling with The View frontman Kyle Falconer. Lewis Capaldi and Noel Gallagher's infamous public feud hit headlines back in 2019 but appears to now be put to bed as Lewis attended the Oasis Live 25 tour in London. The Someone You Loved singer and The View frontman Kyle Falconer were spotted smiling for the camera at Wembley stadium as they waited for Oasis to take to stage at the weekend. Kyle and his wife Laura shared the snaps on Instagram as the doting dad took his young daughter Wylde to see her favourite band. Many fans would be surprised to see Lewis at the gig given his feud with the eldest Gallagher brother, Noel. Their spat first began when Noel said during an interview on Radio X in 2019 that he didn't know who Capaldi was. Despite Lewis' debut album ,Divinely Unexpired to a Hellish Extent, having just peaked at number one in the UK and Ireland, making it the fastest selling album of the year, Noel said: "Music is f***ing w*** at the moment". He then insulted the Glasgow-born star as he said: "Who's this Capaldi fella? Who the f***'s that idiot?" However, in true Capaldi fashion, the Scots singer left fans rolling about laughing as he took to his Instagram stories to celebrate Noel's comments in a sarcastic manner. While watching the interview, he responded: "F***ing c'mon! F***ing peaked – slagged off by Noel Gallagher! "Number 1 single – who gives a f***? Number 1 album – who gives a f***? Noel Gallagher has just slagged me off. This is dreams coming true." Capaldi didn't stop there as he wished Gallagher a happy Father's Day while he filmed himself enjoying Oasis' 2002 hit 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out'. Noel was quick to hit back with a tweet that poked fun at Capaldi's track Someone You Loved. He captioned the post: "@LewisCapaldi you big daftie. You might wanna try and find some joy in your tunes, you're destroying the 11yr old is in bits." Lewis further tormented the High Flying Birds frontman with a backstage photo beside his then-estranged brother and former Oasis bandmate, Liam Gallagher. A furious Noel referenced Capaldi's stunt in an interview with Variety and took things a step further as he poked fun at Lewis' appearance. He said: "F****** Chewbacca should enjoy his 15 minutes. The greatest day of his life that I slagged him off or called him an idiot. "It's the greatest day of his f****** life so far. He's just thinking 'wow'. "Well, I know you're Scottish and all that but f****** hell. It is like a third world country but for f***'s sake, man, you must have had a better day than this. Surely." Despite their public jibes, Lewis and Noel have met a few times since, with Noel later branding Lewis as a "good lad" despite his previous comments. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Liam Gallagher's split from Patsy Kensit sparked a Wembley nightmare that still haunts Oasis
As the Gallagher brothers return to the stage at London's Wembley Stadium, Noel recalls one of the last times Oasis played there as one of the worst nights of his life Manchester rock legends Oasis are gearing up to headline seven nights at Wembley Stadium, with the first show kicking off this evening. The gigs are part of the Gallagher brothers' highly anticipated UK and Ireland reunion tour and fans are buzzing with excitement. However, a past Wembley gig still lingers in the band's memory. Their 2000 show at the iconic venue is remembered by Noel Gallagher as 'dreadful' and it has gone down in music history as one of their most cringe worthy moments, something both Noel and Liam have publicly regretted. As anticipation builds for the 2025 reunion dates, fans will be hoping for a far more triumphant return to Wembley, the Mirror reports. Tonight's (July 25) gig marks the first time Oasis has played the Wembley Stadium venue since July 2009. The gig came just weeks after the Gallagher brothers split. It was during the Standing on the Shoulder of Giants tour in 2000 that a now in-famous slurred performance unfolded - today though the Gallagher brothers are older and perhaps a bit wiser than they were 25 years ago. Their second night at Wembley Stadium in July 2000 was meant to be a major moment, filmed for a live album and TV broadcast. But things quickly went off the rails, becoming a notorious disaster. Reflecting on the performance years later in 2017, Noel said that Liam should 'hang his head in shame' over what happened that night. At the time, frontman Liam Gallagher appeared drunk and was slurring lyrics, ranting expletives and sharing personal details on his private life in between songs. Looking back on the night in a 2017 interview with Radio X, Noel called it a 'low point in Oasis.' He said: "It was a horrible two-and-a-half hours on stage. Liam can hang his head in shame. It was dreadful." During the performance, Liam made slurred remarks about his breakup with actress and model Patsy Kensit. The couple officially confirmed their divorce in September 2000, ending their three year marriage. Despite their split, they shared happier times and have a son together, Lennon. Liam and Patsy's break-up was finalised at the London Divorce Court, where Patsy was granted a decree nisi on the grounds of Liams "unreasonable behaviour." However, in recent years Liam has admitted he has now stopped drinking before he's set to go on stage. Speaking to Radio X, he said: "I've not drank booze on stage since that famous Wembley gig. Remember that one where it all went a bit... " "Apparently people like that kind of thing but now I steer clear of all of that, do you know what I mean? It's just water man, stuff like that," he concluded. Despite the younger Gallagher brother's now sober performances, the in-famous uncut footage from 2000 is still available online. The band's Familiar to Millions release ended up externalising the chaotic show - and vocals were edited to salvage the recordings. Now, 25 years on, despite all this, Oasis fans have never lost love for the indie duo, as thousands gather in London to see Noel and Liam take the stage.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Liam Gallagher's split with Patsy Kensit sparked horror Wembley gig that haunted band
Oasis's highly anticipated reunion shows at Wembley Stadium begin tonight and fans are already queuing, Noel described one of the last time's the band played as one of their worst nights ever Manchester rock duo Oasis are preparing to headline seven nights of gigs at Wembley Stadium - and it all kicks off this evening. It's part of the Gallagher brothers reunion tour across the UK and Ireland and fans cannot wait. But a Wembley gig 25 years ago in the year 2000 still haunts the rock icons with Noel Gallagher describing it as 'dreadful' at the time. It's made music history as one of their most cringe gigs which both Noel and Liam Gallagher have regretted publicly. As excitement builds for the Oasis's 2025 reunion shows at Wembley Stadium, fans will be expecting something much more enjoyable as the indie brothers return to the same performance venue - and you may even be able to still bag yourself a ticket. Tonight's gig marks the first time Oasis has played the Wembley Stadium venue since July 2009. The gig came just weeks before Noel and Liam split. But it was during the Standing on the Shoulder of Giants tour in 2000 that a slurred performance played out, of course now, the brothers are older and potentially wiser than they were 25 years ago. Their second night at Wembley Stadium in July 2000 was being filmed for a live album as well as a TV broadcast, however it soon became a notorious mix up, with Noel later saying (in 2017) that his brother Liam should 'hang his head in shame' over what went down. Frontman Liam Gallagher, appeared drunk at that time and was slurring lyrics, ranting expletives and talking about his personal life in between songs. Speaking about the night in 2017, Noel Gallagher told Radio X he considered it a 'low point in Oasis'. He said: 'It was a horrible two-and-a-half hours on stage. Liam can hang his head in shame. It was dreadful.' Liam made slurred references to his relationship break up actress Patsy Kensit, at the time. Liam and actress and model Patsy confirmed their divorce in September 2000 - ending three years of marriage. The couple had happier times and share son Lennon together. Their break-up was finalised in London Divorce Court, with a decree nisi granted to Kensit due to Gallagher's 'unreasonable behavioir. ' In more recent years, Liam has admitted he's stopped drinking before going on stage. 'I've not drank booze on stage since that famous Wembley gig. Remember that one where it all went a bit...' he shared on Radio X. 'Apparently people like that kind of thing but now I steer clear of all of that, do you know what I mean? It's just water man, stuff like that.' But to this day, that uncut footage from 2000 is still widely available online. The band's Familiar to Millions release ended up eternalising the chaotic show - and vocals were edited to salvage the recordings. Now, 25 years on, despite all this, Oasis fans have never lost love for the indie duo - and they are already queuing at the Wembley venue this afternoon anticipating tonight's show.
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch touching moment Ozzy Osbourne says his final words to adoring fans just weeks before rock legend died
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OZZY Osbourne became emotional as he spoke his final words to adoring fans - just weeks before he died aged 76. The legendary rocker passed away "surrounded by love", his family confirmed this evening. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Ozzy Osbourne became emotional as he spoke his final words to adoring fans Credit: ross halfin 2 In his last ever interview, the heavy metal icon said his "final encore" meant "everything" Credit: Ross Halfin "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," wrote the family. "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." Ozzy's tragic passing comes just weeks after his final performance in Birmingham - where it all began. Read More LEGEND GONE Black Sabbath lead tributes to Ozzy Osbourne after icon tragically dies aged 76 On the night of his famous last gig, Ozzy opened up to the emotional crowd. 'I don't know what to say, man, I've been laid up for like six years," he confessed. "You have no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart. "You're all f****** special. Let's go crazy, come on." He started the set by saying: "Let me hear you. Are you ready? Let the madness begin!" Later, he said: "It's so good to be on this f****** stage. You have no idea. Ozzy Osbourne dead: Black Sabbath singer dies aged 76 weeks after touching final show "I f****** love you all. Let me see your hands in the air. You are the best, each and every one of you. God bless you all." The rocker sang five songs in his own set, with fans waving torches from their phones during Mama, I'm Coming Home. He finished his performance with Crazy Train, before confetti rained over a packed Villa Park. More on Ozzy Osbourne... After a short break, he re-entered the stage to join the rest of Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years. The band performed some of their greatest hits, ending with a rendition of Paranoid. In his last ever interview, the heavy metal icon said his "final encore" meant "everything". He told RadioX: "It's my final encore; it's my chance to say thank you to my fans for always supporting me and being there for me." Speaking of his fans, Ozzy said: "I hope they feel appreciated for how much they mean to me." "I couldn't have done my final show anywhere else. I had to go back to the beginning," he added when talking about performing in Birmingham. He lovingly recalled childhood memories of watching football at the Aston Villa stadium. He explained: "Every Saturday when there was a match, I would go out with my friends and stand outside the Villa asking people for a shilling to watch their car." The icon had vowed that it would be his final performance due to his deteriorating health, having opened up about his battle with Parkinson's in 2020. Ozzy sang with his fellow founding fathers of heavy metal while seated on a black bat throne. It was the first time in 20 years that the original Black Sabbath line-up have performed together. Back To The Beginning also featured a mega line-up of fellow rock stars, performing their own sets and as a super-group, and all the profits made will be going to charity. The money will be shared equally between Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorn Children's Hospice. Black Sabbath lead tributes to rock legend after his tragic death Black Sabbath paid tribute to one of their own. They wrote on X: "Ozzy Forever!", while sharing a picture of the late singer. Pantera The US heavy metal band also wrote on Instagram: "RIP @ozzyosbourne "Thank you for all that you did for metal & Pantera. "We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Amy & Louis, we are so very sorry for your loss." Piers Morgan The media personality shared a photo on Instagram, showing himself alongside Ozzy and his wife Sharon. Piers penned: "RIP Ozzy Osbourne. "One of the greatest rock stars in history, and a wonderful character. "Truly one of the funniest people I've ever known. I'm so glad he got to do his final show back in Birmingham two weeks ago, it meant so much to him. "I once asked Ozzy what was the best moment of his life and he replied instantly: 'Meeting Sharon.' My heart breaks for her." Danny Baker The comedy writer and radio DJ wrote: "I have been a Black Sabbath fan almost my entire life. "And when I say Black Sabbath I mean the band with Ozzy Osbourne in it. Everything else was business. "They were just immense. A thundering voice and noise direct from the working class." Aston Villa Ozzy grew up in Aston - and the football club shared a tribute after news of his passing. The caption read: "Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rock star and Villain, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. "Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special connection to the club and community he came from. "The thoughts of everyone at Aston Villa are with his wife Sharon, his family, friends and countless fans at this extremely difficult time. "Rest in peace, Ozzy." PETA PETA said in a statement to The Sun - From PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange: "Ozzy Osbourne was a legend and a provocateur, but PETA will remember the 'Prince of Darkness' most fondly for the gentle side he showed to animals—most recently cats, by using his fame to decry painful, crippling declawing mutilations. "Ozzy may have been the singer, but his wife, Sharon, and his daughter, Kelly, were of one voice when it meant protecting animals. "Ozzy will be missed by animal advocates the world over." Yungblud Singer-songwriter Yungblud wrote on X: "I didn't think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. "But as it is written with legends, they seem to know things that we don't. "I will never forget you - you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. "Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own. "You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. "You took us on your adventure - an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time." Rod Stewart The 80-year-old shared in his Instagram story: "Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well my friend. "I'll see you up there - later rather than sooner. - Sir Rod Stewart" Metallica and Slayer were on the line-up for main sets as they celebrated Ozzy's remarkable legacy at his final show. Pantera, Gojira, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, Lamb Of God, Anthrax, and Mastodon also played at the show. In another poignant twist, Ozzy's daughter Kelly Osbourne got engaged to her boyfriend Sid Wilson at the veteran rocker's final concert. Stood in front of Sharon and Ozzy, they appeared to have an idea of what was to come as the former X Factor judge could be heard saying to everyone in the room: "You've got to be quiet!" Sid then took the hand of Kelly, who was dressed down in some comfy leopard print trousers and a simple black hoodie. He said to the TV personality: "Kelly, you know I love you more than anything in the world!" Ozzy then appeared to give the game away as he jokingly quipped with his signature potty mouth: "F*** off, you are not marrying my daughter!" The group laughed before Sid continued as he said: "I want to spend the rest of my life with you - and ask in front of all of our family and friends, Kelly, will you marry me? Kelly turned her head as she looked on open-mouthed before Sid began to stand up and place the ring onto her finger. Proud dad Ozzy could not hold back his excitement after the incredible news. Tributes have already poured in for the legend following his family's announcement this evening. Black Sabbath shared a picture of Ozzy on his icon throne, with the simple caption: "Ozzy Forever!" David Coverdale, founder and lead singer of rock band Whitesnake - and rumoured to once be considered for the role of Black Sabbath frontman - shared a message on X. "My Sincere Condolences To Sharon, The Family, Friends & Fans," he wrote. Actor Jason Momoa also shared a snap taken with Ozzy and Sharon. "All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful. RIP," he wrote. Heartbroken fans have also paid their respects to the icon. One said on X: "RIP Ozzy Osbourne #Ozzy." Another added: "Rip Ozzy, condolences to the Osbornes." "Heavy Metal lost an icon today, just weeks after his final show. RIP Ozzy. Thank you for everything," agreed a third. The legend cemented his place in rock history early in his career with controversial displays such as biting the head off a bat. The stunt came in 1982, during a performance in Des Moines, Iowa, when a fan threw the animal on stage. Ozzy, believing it to be made of rubber, bit into the carcass, and later had to be plied with rabies shots. He also snorted a line of ants while on tour with the notorious Mötley Crüe band in the '80s. Off-stage the rocker also hit headlines for eye-brow raising appearances, such as the time he urinated on the Cenotaph at the Alamo while wearing one of Sharon's dresses. Although his wild behaviour would have been enough to see some artists blacklisted, Ozzy became a loveable rogue who captured fans' hearts across the globe. In 2001, Ozzy appealed to a whole new audience after appearing in reality TV show The Osbournes with his family. Its first series was the most-watched show ever on MTV and propelled Jack and Kelly into stardom, with the latter enjoying a music career of her own. With the family's success growing, they hosted the 30th Annual American Music Awards and later the BRIT Awards in London. The hugely popular show ran until 2005 and portrayed heartbreaking moments for the family - including Sharon's battle with cancer and the quad bike accident that nearly killed Ozzy. The family later starred in the reality series The Osbournes Want to Believe and special The Osbournes: Night of Terror, which both focused on paranormal investigations. Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, the star had a string of jobs including labourer, plumber and abattoir worker after dropping out of school aged 15. He was raised by his parents Lilian and John, with three older sisters and two younger brothers, in a humble two-bed house. The youngster struggled in education with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, and dyslexia. And Ozzy became entangled with petty crime and served two months in prison for burglary. It was during his stint behind bars he gave himself his first tattoo, his iconic OZZY on the knuckles of his left hand. The singer then pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963. After appearing in a handful of school plays, Ozzy joined bassist Geezer Butler in their first group Rare Breed in 1967 at the age of 19. When that band split, the pair reunited in Polka Tulk Blues alongside Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward. They renamed the group, originally called Earth, as Black Sabbath. The band took on satanic and occult themes, which were enough to see them condemned by future pope Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Some of Black Sabbath's most iconic hits featured on their second album Paranoid. The skyrocketed to international fame with five consecutive platinum selling albums within three years. But Ozzy himself quit the band in 1978, with a spiral into drug abuse leading to a divorce from first wife Thelma Mayfair, who he had two children with. However by the 1980s, Black Sabbath signed Don Arden as their manager. This led Ozzy to meet his future wife Sharon - Arden's daughter. The pair eventually tied the knot on July 4, 1982 - a date set by Ozzy so he would never forget their anniversary. With Sharon's encouragement and help from her music manager dad Don, he began to carve out a successful solo career. Ozzy's seminal first album Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 became a multi-platinum success thanks to Ozzy's howling vocals and macabre laugh on hit Crazy Train. However, in 1989 Ozzy's hardcore partying lifestyle took a sinister turn when he tried to strangle Sharon. She agreed not to press charges if he went to rehab - a decision that allowed the icon to continue performing. In 1992, the singer announced his retirement but four years later created the beloved annual music festival Ozzfest with Sharon, which featured heavy metal acts touring the US and some of Europe. Ozzy returned to Black Sabbath in 1999, with the band winning a Grammy for best metal performance for the song Iron Man. They later earned the same award in 2013 after releasing single God Is Dead? from album 13. In 2006, Ozzy and the rest of Black Sabbath were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A year later, the star released his first solo studio album in six years, Black Rain followed by Scream in 2010 and Ordinary Man in 2020. Ozzy won another Grammy for Patient Number 9 in 2022 and single Degradation Rules, which featured Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. But following a spate of nasty injuries, Ozzy was forced to cancel his upcoming tour after revealing he was "not physically capable" of the travel required. Black Sabbath studio albums Black Sabbath - 1970 Paranoid - 1970 Master of Reality - 1971 Vol. 4 - 1972 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - 1973 Sabotage - 1975 Technical Ecstasy - 1976 Never Say Die! - 1978 Heaven and Hell - 1980 Mob Rules - 1981 Born Again - 1983 Seventh Star - 1986 The Eternal Idol - 1987 Headless Cross - 1989 Tyr - 1990 Dehumanizer - 1992 Cross Purposes - 1994 Forbidden - 1995 13 - 2013 Ozzy suffered a spinal injury after an accident at his LA home in 2019 that required him to undergo surgery on his neck. He was sadly diagnosed with Parkinson's the same year and revealed the sad news a year later in an emotional joint interview with Sharon. The singer told Good Morning America at the time that he couldn't hide his health struggles any longer. But not content with being laid up in bed, Ozzy wowed fans with a surprise performance of Paranoid in his hometown Birmingham at the Commonwealth Games in 2022. And this year, he took to the stage for Black Sabbath's final-ever concert on July 5.
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch touching moment Ozzy Osbourne says his final words to adoring fans just weeks before rock legend died
OZZY Osbourne became emotional as he spoke his final words to adoring fans - just weeks before he died aged 76. The legendary rocker 2 Ozzy Osbourne became emotional as he spoke his final words to adoring fans Credit: ross halfin 2 In his last ever interview, the heavy metal icon said his "final encore" meant "everything" Credit: Ross Halfin "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," wrote the family. "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." Ozzy's tragic passing comes just weeks after his final performance in Birmingham - where it all began. Read More On the night of his famous last gig, Ozzy opened up to the emotional crowd. 'I don't know what to say, man, I've been laid up for like six years," he confessed. "You have no idea how I feel – thank you from the bottom of my heart. "You're all f****** special. Let's go crazy, come on." Most read in Showbiz He started the set by saying: "Let me hear you. Are you ready? Let the madness begin!" Later, he said: "It's so good to be on this f****** stage. You have no idea. Ozzy Osbourne dead: Black Sabbath singer dies aged 76 weeks after touching final show "I f****** love you all. Let me see your hands in the air. You are the best, each and every one of you. God bless you all." The rocker sang five songs in his own set, with fans waving torches from their phones during Mama, I'm Coming Home. He finished his performance with Crazy Train, before confetti rained over a packed Villa Park. More on Ozzy Osbourne... 'If it's end of the road, I can't complain' How Ozzy Osbourne Emotional moment Ozzy Osbourne's From bat-biting antics & drug battles to rollercoaster reality show – how Ozzy truly earned title of Osbourne After a short break, he re-entered the stage to join the rest of Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years. The band performed some of their greatest hits, ending with a rendition of Paranoid. In his last ever interview, the heavy metal icon said his "final encore" meant "everything". He told RadioX: "It's my final encore; it's my chance to say thank you to my fans for always supporting me and being there for me." Speaking of his fans, Ozzy said: "I hope they feel appreciated for how much they mean to me." "I couldn't have done my final show anywhere else. I had to go back to the beginning," he added when talking about performing in Birmingham. He lovingly recalled childhood memories of watching football at the Aston Villa stadium. He explained: "Every Saturday when there was a match, I would go out with my friends and stand outside the Villa asking people for a shilling to watch their car." The icon had vowed that it would be his final performance due to his deteriorating health, having Ozzy sang with his fellow founding fathers of heavy metal while seated on a black bat throne. It was the first time in 20 years that the original Black Sabbath line-up have performed together. Back To The Beginning also featured a mega line-up of fellow rock stars, performing their own sets and as a super-group, and all the profits made will be going to charity. The money will be shared equally between Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorn Children's Hospice. Black Sabbath lead tributes to rock legend after his tragic death Black Sabbath paid tribute to one of their own. They wrote on X: "Ozzy Forever!", while sharing a picture of the late singer. Pantera The US heavy metal band also wrote on Instagram: "RIP @ozzyosbourne "Thank you for all that you did for metal & Pantera. "We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Amy & Louis, we are so very sorry for your loss." Piers Morgan The media personality shared a photo on Instagram, showing himself alongside Ozzy and his wife Sharon. Piers penned: "RIP Ozzy Osbourne. "One of the greatest rock stars in history, and a wonderful character. "Truly one of the funniest people I've ever known. I'm so glad he got to do his final show back in Birmingham two weeks ago, it meant so much to him. "I once asked Ozzy what was the best moment of his life and he replied instantly: 'Meeting Sharon.' My heart breaks for her." Danny Baker The comedy writer and radio DJ wrote: "I have been a Black Sabbath fan almost my entire life. "And when I say Black Sabbath I mean the band with Ozzy Osbourne in it. Everything else was business. "They were just immense. A thundering voice and noise direct from the working class." Aston Villa Ozzy grew up in Aston - and the football club shared a tribute after news of his passing. The caption read: "Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rock star and Villain, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. "Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special connection to the club and community he came from. "The thoughts of everyone at Aston Villa are with his wife Sharon, his family, friends and countless fans at this extremely difficult time. "Rest in peace, Ozzy." PETA PETA said in a statement to The Sun - From PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange: "Ozzy Osbourne was a legend and a provocateur, but PETA will remember the 'Prince of Darkness' most fondly for the gentle side he showed to animals—most recently cats, by using his fame to decry painful, crippling declawing mutilations. "Ozzy may have been the singer, but his wife, Sharon, and his daughter, Kelly, were of one voice when it meant protecting animals. "Ozzy will be missed by animal advocates the world over." Yungblud Singer-songwriter Yungblud wrote on X: "I didn't think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. "But as it is written with legends, they seem to know things that we don't. "I will never forget you - you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. "Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own. "You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. "You took us on your adventure - an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time." Rod Stewart The 80-year-old shared in his Instagram story: "Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well my friend. "I'll see you up there - later rather than sooner. - Sir Rod Stewart" Metallica and Slayer were on the line-up for main sets as they celebrated Ozzy's remarkable legacy at his final show. Pantera, Gojira, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, Lamb Of God, Anthrax, and Mastodon also played at the show. In another poignant twist, Ozzy's daughter Kelly Osbourne Stood in front of Sharon and Ozzy, they appeared to have an idea of what was to come as the former X Factor judge could be heard saying to everyone in the room: "You've got to be quiet!" Sid then took the hand of Kelly, who was dressed down in some comfy leopard print trousers and a simple black hoodie. He said to the TV personality: "Kelly, you know I love you more than anything in the world!" Ozzy then appeared to give the game away as he jokingly quipped with his signature potty mouth: "F*** off, you are not marrying my daughter!" The group laughed before Sid continued as he said: "I want to spend the rest of my life with you - and ask in front of all of our family and friends, Kelly, will you marry me? Kelly turned her head as she looked on open-mouthed before Sid began to stand up and place the ring onto her finger. Proud dad Ozzy could not hold back his excitement after the incredible news. Tributes have already poured in for the legend following his family's announcement this evening. Black Sabbath shared a picture of Ozzy on his icon throne, with the simple caption: "Ozzy Forever!" David Coverdale, founder and lead singer of rock band Whitesnake - and rumoured to once be considered for the role of Black Sabbath frontman - shared a message on X. "My Sincere Condolences To Sharon, The Family, Friends & Fans," he wrote. Actor Jason Momoa also shared a snap taken with Ozzy and Sharon. " All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful. RIP ," he wrote. Heartbroken fans have also paid their respects to the icon. One said on X: "RIP Ozzy Osbourne #Ozzy." Another added: "Rip Ozzy, condolences to the Osbornes." "Heavy Metal lost an icon today, just weeks after his final show. RIP Ozzy. Thank you for everything," agreed a third. The legend cemented his place in rock history early in his career with controversial displays such as biting the head off a bat. The stunt came in 1982, during a performance in Des Moines, Iowa, when a fan threw the animal on stage. Ozzy, believing it to be made of rubber, bit into the carcass, and later had to be plied with rabies shots. He also snorted a line of ants while on tour with the notorious Mötley Crüe band in the '80s. Off-stage the rocker also hit headlines for eye-brow raising appearances, such as the time he urinated on the Cenotaph at the Alamo while wearing one of Sharon's dresses. Although his wild behaviour would have been enough to see some artists blacklisted, Ozzy became a loveable rogue who captured fans' hearts across the globe. In 2001, Ozzy appealed to a whole new audience after appearing in reality TV show The Osbournes with his family. Its first series was the most-watched show ever on MTV and propelled Jack and Kelly into stardom, with the latter enjoying a music career of her own. With the family's success growing, they hosted the 30th Annual American Music Awards and later the BRIT Awards in London. The hugely popular show ran until 2005 and portrayed heartbreaking moments for the family - including Sharon's battle with cancer and the quad bike accident that nearly killed Ozzy. The family later starred in the reality series The Osbournes Want to Believe and special The Osbournes: Night of Terror, which both focused on paranormal investigations. Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, the star had a string of jobs including labourer, plumber and abattoir worker after dropping out of school aged 15. He was raised by his parents Lilian and John, with three older sisters and two younger brothers, in a humble two-bed house. The youngster struggled in education with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, and dyslexia. And It was during his stint behind bars he gave himself his first tattoo, his iconic OZZY on the knuckles of his left hand. The singer then pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963. After appearing in a handful of school plays, Ozzy joined bassist Geezer Butler in their first group Rare Breed in 1967 at the age of 19. When that band split, the pair reunited in Polka Tulk Blues alongside Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward. They renamed the group, originally called Earth, as Black Sabbath. The band took on satanic and occult themes, which were enough to see them condemned by future pope Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. Some of Black Sabbath's most iconic hits featured on their second album Paranoid. The skyrocketed to international fame with five consecutive platinum selling albums within three years. But Ozzy himself quit the band in 1978, with a spiral into drug abuse leading to a divorce from first wife Thelma Mayfair, who he had two children with. However by the 1980s, Black Sabbath signed Don Arden as their manager. This led Ozzy to meet his future wife Sharon - Arden's daughter. The pair eventually tied the knot on July 4, 1982 - a date set by Ozzy so he would never forget their anniversary. With Sharon's encouragement and help from her music manager dad Don, he began to carve out a successful solo career. Ozzy's seminal first album Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 became a multi-platinum success thanks to Ozzy's howling vocals and macabre laugh on hit Crazy Train. However, in 1989 Ozzy's hardcore partying lifestyle took a sinister turn when he tried to strangle Sharon. She agreed not to press charges if he went to rehab - a decision that allowed the icon to continue performing. In 1992, the singer announced his retirement but four years later created the beloved annual music festival Ozzfest with Sharon, which featured heavy metal acts touring the US and some of Europe. Ozzy returned to Black Sabbath in 1999, with the band winning a Grammy for best metal performance for the song Iron Man. They later earned the same award in 2013 after releasing single God Is Dead? from album 13. In 2006, Ozzy and the rest of Black Sabbath were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A year later, the star released his first solo studio album in six years, Black Rain followed by Scream in 2010 and Ordinary Man in 2020. Ozzy won another Grammy for Patient Number 9 in 2022 and single Degradation Rules, which featured Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. But following a spate of nasty injuries, Ozzy was Black Sabbath studio albums Black Sabbath - 1970 Paranoid - 1970 Master of Reality - 1971 Vol. 4 - 1972 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - 1973 Sabotage - 1975 Technical Ecstasy - 1976 Never Say Die! - 1978 Heaven and Hell - 1980 Mob Rules - 1981 Born Again - 1983 Seventh Star - 1986 The Eternal Idol - 1987 Headless Cross - 1989 Tyr - 1990 Dehumanizer - 1992 Cross Purposes - 1994 Forbidden - 1995 13 - 2013 Ozzy suffered a spinal injury after an accident at his LA home in 2019 that required him to undergo surgery on his neck. He was sadly diagnosed with Parkinson's the same year and revealed the sad news a year later in an The singer told Good Morning America at the time that he couldn't hide his health struggles any longer. But not content with being laid up in bed, Ozzy wowed fans with a And this year, he took to the stage for Black Sabbath's final-ever concert on July 5.
