Today, on the anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, a reflection he shared on music and human craft feels strikingly relevant to artists and creatives navigating the rapid rise of AI in their industries.
"Rock music is not meant to be perfect," Ozzy noted in a 2011 interview with The Guardian, reflecting on classic analog recording sessions. "[Guitarist] Randy Rhoads loved hearing his fingers slide up and down the strings. Nowadays everyone irons the fucking air, it's all about technology."