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The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Alice Cooper honour Ozzy Osbourne during concerts

During a concert in Nashville, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin led a rendition of Changes by Black Sabbath in tribute to the heavy metal star.

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2025

Heavy metal godfather Ozzy Osbourne passes away at 76 following decades of health struggles

Drop down dead at the end.

We Got This Covered · Jul 23, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne’s spirit of defiance changed music forever

Ozzy Osbourne’s death is not just the passing of another rock star. It marks the end of an era – the fading of a figure who helped shape an entire music genre and subculture.

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2025

“Ozzy, we love you, wherever you’re going.” Watch Coldplay pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by covering Black Sabbath classic Changes

Coldplay dedicate their show at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville to the "gift to the world who was Ozzy Osbourne"

Louder · Jul 23, 2025

From drugs, despondency and dead bats to celebrity status and heavy metal godfather, the rollercoaster story of Ozzy Osbourne's solo career

After his turbulent exit from Black Sabbath, it turned out Ozzy's wild story was only just beginning

Metal Hammer · Jul 23, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath helped cement my love of vinyl – RIP the Prince of Darkness

An ode, to one of music’s greats – your legacy extended far beyond metal

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 23, 2025

“Goodbye, dear friend. So glad we got to do it one last time”: Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness

Iommi, Butler and Ward reflect on the passing of their Black Sabbath bandmate, who has died aged 76

Guitar World · Jul 23, 2025

Alison Hammond reveals regret over unread text from Jack Osbourne after Ozzy’s death

Alison Hammond has revealed how missing one text meant that she didn’t get to see Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath gig in Birmingham.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

“Ozzy changed the world. For millions of people, it’s nearly impossible to imagine where we might be if he hadn’t”: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025 – the guitar world pays tribute

Zakk Wylde, Tom Morello, Yungblud, Slash, Ronnie Wood and more have all come out to remember the life and legacy of the legendary singer

Guitar World · Jul 23, 2025