Skip to main content July 22, 2025 Black Sabbath, 1970s: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Ozzy Osbourne Chris Walter/WireImage The co-founders of Black Sabbath paid tribute to their doomsayer-in-chief following the news of Ozzy Osbourne’s death at age 76 on Tuesday. Guitarist Tony Iommi shared photos of Osbourne on stage, the pair embracing mid-performance, and of the band later in their career, writing: “I just can’t believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park. It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him.” Iommi added, “Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother. My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family. Rest in peace Oz.” View this post on Instagram In a separate post, ​​bassist Geezer Butler looked back at their years growing up together in Birmingham, England. “Goodbye dear friend- thanks for all those years- we had some great fun,” he reminisced. “4 kids from Aston- who’d have thought, eh? So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you.” Drummer Bill Ward posted a photo booth-style photo of him and Osbourne, and wrote, “Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls, no, you’re forever in my heart.” He added: “Never goodbye. Thank you forever.” Along with Osbourne’s bandmates, Black Sabbath shared a brief and simple message alongside a photo of the Prince of Darkness on his throne: “Ozzy Forever.” Trending Stories Trump Goes Full Fascist: ‘Whether It’s Right or Wrong, It’s Time to Go After People’ Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Singer and Heavy-Metal Pioneer, Dead at 76 Jon Stewart to CBS After Colbert's 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'Go F-ck Yourself' Stephen Colbert Addresses Cancellation by Telling Trump to ‘Go F-ck Yourself’ View this post on Instagram As news of Osbourne’s death spread, artists from across genres and generations paid tribute to the heavy metal pioneer, who collaborated and shared the stage with the likes of Slash, Elton John, Motörhead, and Madonna, as well as Busta Rhymes, Yungblud, and Post Malone. “Didn’t think you would leave so soon,” Yungblud, who recently developed a close mentorship with the late artist, wrote on social media. “The last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we don’t.” Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness Would Like a Little Peace From the Archives Erik Hedegaard Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Adam Levine to Return for ‘The Voice’ Season 29 Comps for Days Black Sabbath, Pearl Jam, Elton John Remember Ozzy Osbourne, ‘The Greatest of All Time’ Remembering Ozzy Larisha Paul Watch Ozzy Osbourne Sing ‘Paranoid’ in His Final Live Performance Andy Greene House Republicans Want to Name the Kennedy Center Opera House After Melania Trump Go to PMC.com Most Popular Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' Star, Dies at 54 ‘The Cosby Show' Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies in Accidental Drowning at 54 Jamie Lee Curtis Thinks Colbert’s Cancellation Isn’t Just About Ratings — & Her Words Are Chilling Donors to Reportedly Pull Funding from Florida University Museum After Proposed Transfer You might also like LISTEN: Venice Film Festival Lineup is Platform for Awards Season Contenders as Alberto Barbera Competes Hard With Cannes for Buzzy Titles 2 hours ago I’m a Shopping Writer & These $100-Off Knee-High Boots From Nordstrom’s Huge Sale Are All I’ll Be Wearing This Fall 2 hours ago CFDA Releases Spring 2026 Official New York Fashion Week Schedule 3 hours ago Venice 2025 Wants Shorter Movies — and Other Takeaways from This Year’s Lineup 2 hours ago Polymarket Parlays Provide Paltry Payouts for Prediction Plays Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 Rolling Stone, LLC. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress.com VIP