“When the Ozzy thing came around I was so excited, but also doubting myself. Duff McKagan and Chad Smith were like, ‘You can do it. It's everything you love’”: From Pearl Jam to the Stones, the stars have aligned for Andrew Watt – but he owes it to Ozzy

Andrew Watt.

In modern music production, few have managed to traverse the divides between pop, rock, rap, punk and metal as successfully as Andrew Watt. The Grammy-winning producer and guitarist has become one of the industry’s most sought-after collaborators, working with everyone from Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga to the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Iggy Pop and Pearl Jam.

But it’s his relationship with Ozzy Osbourne that stands as among his most meaningful musical partnerships. “Ozzy and I have a connection that’s unlike anything else I’ve ever experienced,” he tells Guitar World as he prepares for the Black Sabbath star’s final performance in England.