Read Ozzy Osbourne tributes by Black Sabbath, Metallica, Jack White, Smashing Pumpkins, Pixies, Elton John & more

The music world is reeling from the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, following today’s sad news that he passed away at age 76. Among those who have paid tribute are his band Black Sabbath, Metallica, Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones, Jack White, Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed, Gary Holt of Exodus and Slayer, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, The Smashing Pumpkins, Pantera, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Matthew Healy of Trivium, Questlove, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Mark Morton of Lamb of God, Pixies, Queensrÿche, Norman Brannon of Texas is the Reason and Thursday, Sammy Hagar, Kevin Morby, Greg Fox, Air Supply, Billy Graziadei of Biohazard, Brandon Boyd of Incubus, Pelican, Elton John, Sean Ono Lennon, and Flavor Flav. Read messages from them and more below.

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I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham pic.twitter.com/Z6V2CNXWNG

— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) July

I can’t believe we gotta live in a world without Ozzy now. I love you Ozzy!! Rest In Peace, one of the greatest and most influential ever.

— Jamey Jasta (@simswapperamij) July

Sad to report Ozzy has passed away. He was a giant. Admired and loved by millions of fans worldwide. Prayers and condolences go out to the Osborne family. https://t.co/DUywhl6eFB

— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) July

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We you too, Ozzy pic.twitter.com/ISDdTD84iB

— The Smashing Pumpkins (@SmashingPumpkin) July

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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

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— Pantera (@Pantera) July

Rest in peace to the legend: Ozzy Osbourne pic.twitter.com/4dWxBBGjJi

— Matthew kiichichaos Heafy (@matthewkheafy) July

condolences and prayers to the Osborne family. Rip Ozzy

— B Real (@B_Real) July

RIP Ozzy Osbourne. Thank you to a legend. pic.twitter.com/N6rpEaDR3P

— PIXIES (@PIXIES) July

Sad to hear Ozzy died today. When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. “War Pigs” was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy’s voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape. Then when The ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ record came out I was instantly a… pic.twitter.com/2n3HBHHkcN

— Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) July

Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP pic.twitter.com/YVKpAz6FKg

— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) July

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We are saddened to hear news that Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. Condolences to his family, many friends and legions of fans, including all of us in Queensryche.
RIP Prince Of Darkness #ozzyosbourne pic.twitter.com/9iRZjme4DE

— Queensrÿche (@queensryche) July

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We have lost a legend. From Sabbath to Blizzard and onward Ozzy has impacted countless bands and that will not end. KISS was humbled to be an opening band for Sabbath in the mid 70’s. Through decades I’ve known him, Ozzy has always been a kind and very funny soul. Fly high now. pic.twitter.com/iyO0Juz7dL

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) July

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One of the greatest of all time. @OzzyOsbourne R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/LX1E8CLVdx

— Seán Ono Lennon (@seanonolennon) July

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Farewell @OzzyOsbourne. You and your bands changed my life. Thank you for the ride.

— Dee Snider (@deesnider) July

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Thank you mighty @OzzyOsbourne for all the music, memories, inspiration and for taking us on tour!
Rip in Peace Prince of Darkness! pic.twitter.com/mQ1PwA0UXQ

— BillyBio (@billybiohazard) July

can never hope to repay our debt of gratitude and inspiration to Ozzy

— Pelican (@pelicansong) July