One of rock’s most iconic figures, Ozzy Osbourne, is no longer with us, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of fans and his bandmates, including Tony Iommi.
In his first interview since his longtimeBlack Sabbath bandmate’s death, Iommi shared how deeply affected he was by the news of Ozzy's death, describing it as a “shock.”
“God, am I dreaming all of this?” Iommi, 77, said to ITV News. “I mean, when I heard yesterday, it couldn’t sink in. I thought, ‘It can’t be.’ I only had a text from him the day before. It just seemed unreal, surreal. And it really didn’t sink in.”
He reflected on Ozzy’s final days, remembering the effort the rocker put into his last performance with the band just a few weeks prior at his Back to the Beginning show. Iommi shared that despite Ozzy’s declining health, which was evident during rehearsals, he pushed himself to give fans one last show. “He really wanted to do it, and he was determined to do it. And fair dues, he’d done it,” Iommi said, explaining how the show marked a significant closing chapter for both Ozzy and the band, and that he and the rest of the band thought “he held out to do it.”
Iommi described Ozzy as being “moved and frustrated” during the final performance, where he remained seated in his iconic bat-themed throne. “You could see he was trying to get up,” Iommi remarked, adding that the night was about closing the band’s chapter and honoring their iconic frontman.
? SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox ?The two had known each other for decades, from their school days to their rise to rock superstardom. Iommi fondly remembered Ozzy’s humor, noting that he was always the life of the party, both on and off the stage. “He was always funny. Ozzy was always Ozzy,” Iommi said with a smile, “There’s never gonna be another Ozzy.”
A statement on Ozzy’s Instagram shared the news of his death on Tuesday, July 22, which was signed by his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and their children, Aimee, Kelly, and JackOsbourne. The statement sign off also included Ozzy’s son Louis Osbourne from his first marriage to Thelma Riley. The musician also shares daughter Jessica Osbourne with Riley, plus an adopted son named Elliot from Riley’s previous relationship. Ozzy was 76 years old.
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