Ozzy Osbourne’s “Back to the Beginning” farewell show is history, but at least one musician who spent years as a member of Ozzy’s solo band is still reflecting on the journey.
Mike Inez, who has been the bassist in Alice in Chains for the last 20 years, took to Instagram on Monday, July 7 to share his thoughts about the weekend and his early days in Ozzy’s band.
“My VERY FIRST Ozzy show I ever played was two nights at the old Mcgonagles punk club at 22 St. Anne st. In Dublin Ireland. January 11-12 1991,” he wrote. “I decided that on my way home from playing the LAST show I’ll ever play with Ozzy in Birmingham this past Saturday, I figured that I would swing by Dublin for a few days and reflect on those early days with Ozzy and Zakky,” he added, referring to his former bandmate, guitarist Zakk Wylde. “The club is now a shitty posh clothing store. But I suppose it’s logical that things change after 35 years. I’m sure going to miss playing with Ozzy. I owe that man everything. #ozzyosbourne”
The caption is accompanied with a carousel of photos, including Inez standing in front of the “posh clothing store” that was the site of McGonangles, as well as a handbill for that show that billed it as “a live rehearsal,” along with three photos of the crowd at Saturday’s “Back to the Beginning” festival.
At that show, Inez played a three-song set with Alice in Chains that included the band’s hits “Man in the Box” and “Would?” as well as a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Fairies Wear Boots.” He later returned to the stage to back Ozzy—along with his fellow Ozzy solo band members drummer Tommy Clufetos, guitarist Wylde and keyboardist Adam Wakeman—on a set of Ozzy solo hits that included such classics as “Mr. Crowley,” “Mama, I’m Coming Home” and “Crazy Train.”
Inez, who grew up in the San Fernando Valley, played in Osbourne’s band from 1989 through 1993 after auditioning along with more than 50 other musicians to play bass for the heavy metal legend. He went on to have stints with Alice in Chains (1993-2002), Wylde’s Black Label Society (2001-2004), Heart (2002-2006), and a second stint with the reunited Alice in Chains beginning in 2005.
His followers offered him kudos for his journey with Osbourne in the comments on Instagram.
“As a big fan of AIC I couldn't be more proud of you Mike, you totally rock!!!!” wrote one.
“You were absolutely INCREDIBLE, I hope to cross paths with you and [Inez’s wife] Sydney again as it was such a pleasure to meet and feed you both! The energy you brought to my day was epic! What an unbelievable experience. Much love ❤️,” add another.
“Was so amazing seeing you up there supporting Ozzy during his last solo set. Zak, Adam and Tommy crushed it with you… Hugely emotional, not a dry eye for anyone watching no doubt,” added another fan.
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