When the information broke that metallic pioneer Ozzy Osbourne had handed away on Tuesday (July twenty second) on the age of 76, Alice Cooper was simply minutes away from taking the stage in Cardiff, Wales – which is about 2 hours away from the place the legendary Black Sabbath singer was born.
In tribute to Ozzy, earlier than his live performance Cooper recorded a message to be performed on his radio present Alice’s Attic.
“Nicely, everyone knows that point goes to take us rockers, however when the giants fall, it’s actually onerous to just accept,” he stated. “Although all people noticed it coming with Ozzy, it simply took our breath away when it occurred. So Ozzy and household – your information and your music and your legend and all that you just introduced – the humor to the rock enterprise – will dwell on ceaselessly and we’re gonna miss you man.”
Cooper and his band then devoted their live performance to Ozzy, celebrating the legendary musician together with the viewers – who had additionally simply discovered of his passing.
Following the present, Cooper paid his respects to Osbourne in a prolonged submit shared to Instagram:
“The entire world is mourning Ozzy tonight. Over his lengthy profession, he earned immense respect amongst his friends and from followers around the globe as an unmatched showman and cultural icon.
“I at all times noticed Ozzy as a cross between the prince of darkness, which is the persona his followers noticed, and the courtroom jester. That was the facet that his household and buddies noticed.
“He was and can proceed to be a rock n roll legend. Rock n Roll is a household and a fraternity. Once we lose considered one of our personal it bleeds. I want I might have gotten to know my brother Ozzy higher.
“Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and the remainder of the Ozzy brood – our prayers are with you tonight. A titanic boulder has crashed, however rock will roll on.“
“Relaxation straightforward Ozzy and we’ll see you on the opposite facet!”
