The music world is reeling from the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, following today’s sad news that he passed away at age 76. Among those who have paid tribute are Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, and Tony Iommi of his band Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones, Jack White, Slipknot, Alice Cooper, Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed, Gary Holt of Exodus and Slayer, Zakk Wylde, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, Korn, Shavo Odadjian, Daron Malakian, Serj Tankian, and John Dolmayan of System of a Down, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, The Smashing Pumpkins, Pantera, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Matthew Healy of Trivium, Questlove, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Robert Plant, Randy Blythe and Mark Morton of Lamb of God, Pixies, Queensrÿche, Type O Negative, Billy Idol, Marc Almond of Soft Cell, Rush, Jimmy Page, Deep Purple, former Deep Purple member Glenn Hughes, Jon Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Queen, Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, Def Leppard, Autopsy, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, Norman Brannon of Texas is the Reason and Thursday, Adam Sandler, Sammy Hagar, Kevin Morby, Greg Fox, Air Supply, Duran Duran, T-Pain, Billy Graziadei of Biohazard, Brandon Boyd of Incubus, Pelican, Elton John, Gojira, Sean Ono Lennon, Dave Davies of The Kinks, Good Willsmith, Flavor Flav, Lady Gaga, Drake, and Kermit the Frog. Read messages from them and more below.
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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. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.
My thoughts go… pic.twitter.com/tW9OMhvL47— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) July
Goodbye dear friend – thanks for all those years – we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who’d have thought, eh?
So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston.
Love you. pic.twitter.com/j1ZC5TEnvj
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) July
Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls, no, you’re forever in my heart. Deepest condolences to Sharon and all family members. RIP Sincere regrets to all the fans. Never goodbye. Thank you forever. Bill Ward pic.twitter.com/2HSaIZfkX2
— Bill Ward (@billwarddrums) July
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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… pic.twitter.com/Am4UZbLXpw
— Metallica (@Metallica) July
Everyone connected with Iron Maiden sends their sincere condolences to Sharon & the Osbourne Family on the sad announcement of Ozzy’s passing. He helped shape heavy metal as we know it and we will be forever grateful to Black Sabbath for forging the path that so many followed.… pic.twitter.com/TYCL4vDd0B
— Iron Maiden (@IronMaiden) July 23, 2025
— Judas Priest (@judaspriest) July 22, 2025
I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne 💔🙏 What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham🙏☀️❤️🎤 pic.twitter.com/Z6V2CNXWNG
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) July
I can’t believe we gotta live in a world without Ozzy now. I love you Ozzy!! Rest In Peace, one of the greatest and most influential ever.
— Jamey Jasta (@simswapperamij) July
Sad to report Ozzy has passed away. He was a giant. Admired and loved by millions of fans worldwide. Prayers and condolences go out to the Osborne family. https://t.co/DUywhl6eFB
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) July
We ❤️ you too, Ozzy pic.twitter.com/ISDdTD84iB
— The Smashing Pumpkins (@SmashingPumpkin) July
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 ❤️🩹
📷: @RossHalfin pic.twitter.com/qmo308OVdh
— Pantera (@Pantera) July
Rest in peace to the legend: Ozzy Osbourne pic.twitter.com/4dWxBBGjJi
— Matthew kiichichaos Heafy (@matthewkheafy) July
condolences and prayers to the Osborne family. Rip Ozzy 🙏🏼🤘🏽
— B Real ™ (@B_Real) July
RIP Ozzy Osbourne. Thank you to a legend. pic.twitter.com/N6rpEaDR3P
— PIXIES (@PIXIES) July
Sad to hear Ozzy died today. When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. “War Pigs” was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy’s voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape. Then when The ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ record came out I was instantly a… pic.twitter.com/2n3HBHHkcN
— Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) July
Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP 🤍 pic.twitter.com/YVKpAz6FKg
— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) July
We are saddened to hear news that Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. Condolences to his family, many friends and legions of fans, including all of us in Queensryche.
RIP Prince Of Darkness 🕊️ #ozzyosbourne pic.twitter.com/9iRZjme4DE— Queensrÿche (@queensryche) July
We have lost a legend. From Sabbath to Blizzard and onward Ozzy has impacted countless bands and that will not end. KISS was humbled to be an opening band for Sabbath in the mid 70’s. Through decades I’ve known him, Ozzy has always been a kind and very funny soul. Fly high now. pic.twitter.com/iyO0Juz7dL
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) July
One of the greatest of all time. @OzzyOsbourne R.I.P. 💔 pic.twitter.com/LX1E8CLVdx
— Seán Ono Lennon (@seanonolennon) July
“If you can see my face and my eyes in this pic you can see that I felt like I was in a dream. That’s because as a kid Ozzy was such a big deal for me he actually appeared in my dreams. I was only 22 or 23 yrs old when this pic was taken, so I was still a kid. But I was living my… pic.twitter.com/xgWjDhR4CF
— System Of A Down (@systemofadown) July
Farewell @OzzyOsbourne. You and your bands changed my life. Thank you for the ride.
— Dee Snider🇺🇸🎤 (@deesnider) July
Thank you mighty @OzzyOsbourne for all the music, memories, inspiration and for taking us on tour!
Rip in Peace Prince of Darkness! pic.twitter.com/mQ1PwA0UXQ— BillyBio (@billybiohazard) July
can never hope to repay our debt of gratitude and inspiration to Ozzy 💔
— Pelican (@pelicansong) July
I’m shocked I had no idea that he was so ill. He was a great talent and a one off. Deepest sympathies to his wife Sharon and children. Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Frontman and Heavy Metal Legend, Dies at 76 https://t.co/Q2tFJW4kuv
— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) July
What can you say about Ozzy? Whatever it is, it's in a Brummie accent.
Hard to imagine a world without him, Ozzy brought so much joy, humour and raw power to the world, in a life of many chapters. Ozzy was a cat who had way more than nine lives.
— Duran Duran (@durandurancom.bsky.social) July 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
All our love to the Osbournes. pic.twitter.com/5q7TzFwmNP
— Slipknot (@slipknot) July
🥹🥹🥹😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/BCmT8t1HAs
— Good Willsmith (@GoodWillsmith) July
Farewell Ozzy … what a journey … sail on up there .. finally at peace .. you truly changed the planet of rock!
— Robert Plant (@RobertPlant) July
Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover….Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness – Ozzy Osborne! Loved him a… pic.twitter.com/wc7QSQ52uT
— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) July
Heartbroken by the news. I was blessed to be able to cover War Pigs and get your recognition. Ozzy Forever 🤘🏿 pic.twitter.com/9Grn5RzZ6W
— T-Pain (@TPAIN) July
Ozzy took us on our very first big arena tour. He and Sharon presented us with our first gold record. He taught us so much about the music industry, and we looked up to him. We love you forever, our Prince of Darkness. Thank you for all of the unforgettable memories and for… pic.twitter.com/oxtWkuU7ra
— Korn (@Korn) July
Lady Gaga plays “Crazy Train” to finish off her first MAYHEM Ball show in San Francisco, a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne. pic.twitter.com/n7o05oDoAv
— LⱯDY GⱯGⱯ NOW🪞 (@ladygaganownet) July
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Rest in Peace, Ozzy🤘🏼 pic.twitter.com/dxGee1uf6e
— april 🖤🦉 (@oVo_champagne_) July
Although we played very different styles of music… it was evident then and through all the years Ozzy would command a unique place in the world of music!!!. He lived life to the fullest and took NO Prisoners!!
He is greatly missed by millions.
— Mick Fleetwood (@MickFleetwood) July 24, 2025
We’re heartbroken to hear about the passing of our brother in rock, Ozzy Osbourne. A voice that changed music forever. From Black Sabbath to his solo work, Ozzy redefined what it meant to be heavy. He did it all with heart, grit, and that wild spirit only he could bring.
Our… pic.twitter.com/GNR3Rcw2wU
— Aerosmith (@Aerosmith) July 22, 2025
"Kinda lost for words here… we toured with Ozzy in 81 & he, the band & Sharon were SO supportive. He always had time for a chat, took us under his wing & showed us how & how not to party… & played us the 2nd album months before it came out… pic.twitter.com/jg2u6haJte
— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) July 22, 2025
Queen is deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary artist Ozzy Osbourne.
Sending thoughts to his family, friends and his fans.
His music will live on. pic.twitter.com/I9wXii0Hiz— Queen (@QueenWillRock) July 23, 2025
So sad to hear of Ozzie's passing. His last appearance at Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye – the love in that place for him was gigantic. I'm grateful I was able to have a few quiet words with him after the show. REST IN PEACE dear Ozzie. Bri pic.twitter.com/pJnFXTfnj5
— Brian May (@Sirbrianmay) July 24, 2025
Much luv to Sharon and the beautiful Osbourne Family
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Rest easy Ozzy.. pic.twitter.com/DCc9VsguFo— Jon Bon Jovi (@jonbonjovi) July 22, 2025
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend Ozzy… Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans around the world. – Deep Purple pic.twitter.com/CzbiC5zoHG
— Deep Purple (@_DeepPurple) July 23, 2025