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.
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
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— 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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you too, Ozzy pic.twitter.com/ISDdTD84iB
— The Smashing Pumpkins (@SmashingPumpkin) July
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
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— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) July
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
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
One of the greatest of all time. @OzzyOsbourne R.I.P.
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— Seán Ono Lennon (@seanonolennon) July
Farewell @OzzyOsbourne. You and your bands changed my life. Thank you for the ride.
— Dee Snider
(@deesnider) July
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