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“They were unfairly dismissed by critics and listeners with ‘good taste’ as mindlessly primitive”: A music professor breaks down the theory behind Black Sabbath's Iron Man

Following Ozzy's passing, we put one of Sabbath's best-loved tracks under the musical microscope

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'Like Ozzy was having fun': Robert Trujillo reflects on Osbourne's funeral

Robert Trujillo believes the late Ozzy Osbourne was "having fun" during his funeral, due to the extrme weather changes throughout the service.

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“Geezer broke down into tears. He had a hard time speaking, and then he delivered an amazing eulogy”: Robert Trujillo opens up on his experience of Ozzy Osbourne’s “beautiful” funeral

Osbourne’s private funeral service took place on July 31 at his family home in Buckinghamshire, England

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"There were a lot of tears." Metallica's Robert Trujillo shares his memories of Ozzy Osbourne's "very, very beautiful" private funeral service

"When Geezer Butler spoke, the sun came out"

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6 test tracks we've been playing in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month

MJ, Nine Inch Nails and, yes, even some Coldplay

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"Thirty-four minutes of pure unadulterated sonic sludge": Black Sabbath tweak the formula on Master Of Reality, invent even more genres

Black Sabbath: now heavier, denser and doomier than before

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“The whole place went, ‘What on earth is this?!’ It was nuts. The crowd went mental”: The story of the Black Sabbath gig that changed history

At a gig just outside Birmingham on August 1, 1969, music changed forever

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“We had our ups and downs over the years – I hadn’t spoken to Ozzy since 2017. But I always knew if I reached out, he’d be there for me”: Geezer Butler remembers the genius and humor of his friend and Black Sabbath bandmate Ozzy Osbourne

The Black Sabbath bassist and lyricist shares his fondest memories of the iconic frontman, their unlikely first encounter, and his one regret about Back to the Beginning

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"Ozzy had a chimney brush over his shoulder, a shoe on a dog leash and no shoes on his bare feet." Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler recalls his very first meeting with Ozzy Osbourne, and the start of "the most incredible journey of our lives"

My brother said to me, "There’s something at the door asking for you"

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Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath bassist reveals his heartbreaking condition during final gig

Geezer Butler has also shared his biggest regret about the rocker’s passing

Evening Standard

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler reflects on ‘strangest part’ of Ozzy Osbourne farewell show

Musician recalls final gig with his late bandmate, who died weeks after Black Sabbath’s farewell show in Birmingham

The Independent UK

Geezer Butler was shocked by 'frail' Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler has admitted he "wasn't prepared" to see how frail the late rocker was as they prepared for their huge reunion gig.

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‘Where will I find you now?’: Bill Ward and Tony Iommi pay heartfelt tribute to late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne

The Prince of Darkness.

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"I think he really just held out to do that show": Tony Iommi speaks publicly about Ozzy Osbourne's death for the first time

Tony Iommi has spoken of his shock at Ozzy's passing, and about what happened after Black Sabbath's historic Back To The Beginning performance

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Why Are Fans Flocking to Black Sabbath Bridge After Ozzy Osbourne's Death?

Fans are turning Birmingham's Black Sabbath Bridge into a shrine after Ozzy Osbourne's death, leaving flowers, candles, and beer at the bench dedicated to the heavy metal icon.

We Got This Covered

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

Drop down dead at the end.

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“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

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne’s bandmates and fans pay tribute: ‘You’re forever in my heart’

The Black Sabbath frontman’s death was announced by his family on July 22.

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"I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother": The remaining members of Black Sabbath lead the tributes to Ozzy Osbourne, as Elton John and Tom Morello also offer their condolences

The stars come out in force for Osbourne, who’s passing comes just three weeks after his final triumphant Back to the Beginning mega-gig

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“The Guts It Took For Him To Get Through That Final Concert”: People Remember Ozzy Osbourne

Black Sabbath members and fellow rockers shared emotional messages about Ozzy Osbourne following the music legend's passing.

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Watch Ozzy Osbourne fans gather in Birmingham with flowers, speakers and a big screen to pay respects: "He never lost his roots...he was a Brummie through and through."

Ozzy fans have gathered in Birmingham across the night to pay tribute to the Prince Of Darkness, who has died aged 76

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Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath's bandmates have lost their 'brother'

Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward have declared they have lost their "brother" and insisted "there won't ever be another like him".

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Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmates remember their friend: ‘There won’t ever be another like him’

Tony Iommi, Terence ‘Geezer’ Butler and Bill Ward, who formed the band with the singer in 1968, reflect on being ‘four kids from Aston’ after his death

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Ozzy Osbourne RIP: the world reacts

Musicians, media organisations, politicians, sports franchises and Hollywood stars react to Ozzy Osbourne's passing

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"Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother": Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates pay tribute to their frontman, who has died at the age of 76

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