Rokkarit muistelevat eilen menehtynyttä Ozzy Osbournea
Tiistaiaamuna 22. heinäkuuta menehtynyt Ozzy Osbourne esiintyi vielä 5. heinäkuuta jäähyväiskonsertissa Birminghamissa, Englannissa, jossa lavalle nousi useita vierailevia muusikoita. Illan kohokohtana nähtiin myös Osbournen ja alkuperäisen Black Sabbath -kokoonpanon yhteisesiintyminen ensimmäistä kertaa kahteenkymmeneen vuoteen.
Uutisen myötä lukuisat rockmuusikot ovat jakaneet sosiaalisessa mediassa osanottonsa ja kunnianosoituksiaan Osbournelle ja hänen uralleen.
Black Sabbath kiteytti:
”Ozzy forever.”
Elton John kirjoitti Instagramissaan:
”He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods — a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.”
Twisted Sisterin Dee Snider kirjoitti X-tilillään:
”Farewell. You and your bands changed my life. Thank you for the ride.”
Judas Priest kirjoitti:
”Our hearts are broken like millions around the world. Words can’t express the love and loss we are all feeling.
Sharon, may God surround you and your beautiful family with love, peace and light.
Ozzy, you will never leave us — your music is eternal. God blesses you now more than ever after you blessed us all through your magnificent life.
Rob, Glenn, Ian, Richie & Scott”.
Pantera jakoi:
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
Metallica kirjoittaa:
OZZY RIP
It’s impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to Metallica. Hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and, most of all, friend are a few that come to mind. Ozzy and Sharon believed in us and transformed our lives and careers. He taught us how to play in the big leagues while at the same time being warm, welcoming, engaging, and all around brilliant.
We are heartbroken and devastated by this loss and send our love and condolences to Sharon and their family, bandmates, and his very large circle of friends. He left an incredible legacy and will be sorely missed.