Judas Priest have shared the following message:
“Our hearts are broken like millions around the world. Words can’t express the love and loss we are all feeling. Sharon, may God surround you and your beautiful family with love, peace and light. Ozzy, you will never leave us — your music is eternal. God blesses you now more than ever after you blessed us all through your magnificent life.
Rob, Glenn, Ian, Richie & Scott.“
Bob Daisley as posted on his Facebook:
“This is a sad day and it has brought me to tears. When I reminisce about Ozzy’s and my times together, I think about the fun, the laughs and of course what we created together musically, which will live much longer than these mortal bodies that we inhabit. My condolences to everyone who you’ve left behind, Ozzy. Nothing can change the true friendship that we once had; I’ll see you ‘on the other side’.
Jake E. Lee from Facebook:
“Still processing it. The finality of it hits me in waves. This was a text I got from him as I was sitting in an airport headed back home two weeks ago:
‘Hi jake im so sorry i couldnt spend more time with you on the weekend but it was really caotic (SIC), i would really like to see you when i eventually get back TO LA just to shoot the shit. its been so long since we saw each other , where have are you living these days , because the last thing i herd was you were living in Las Vegas . How did the gig go for you on Saturday i really hope you had fun anyway i will text you when i eventually get back to LA and we must hook up much love and respect OZZY.”
Metallica as per their Facebook:
“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 in the big leagues while at the same time being warm, welcoming, engaging, and all around brilliant.
We are heartbroken and devastated by this loss and send our love and condolences to Sharon and their family, bandmates, and his very large circle of friends. He left an incredible legacy and will be sorely missed.”
Mick Jones of Foreigner:
“I am saddened to hear about Ozzy, we’d been through it all together since way back—good times, writing songs, having a laugh until dawn. He always had a wicked sense of humor and a kind heart. They live and sing amongst us and leave as we met them…a star. My deepest heartfelt condolences to Sharon and the family, who were his rock. It meant a lot, that night we both got into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame together—hard to believe, really. Just glad we got to share that. “
Wolfgang Van Halen tribute performance of Mama I’m Coming Home:
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The Jake E. Lee and Bob Daisley statements (cry)
I only had the unforgettable experience of seeing Ozzy once, November, 1992, Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, nobody ever commanded a stage the way Ozzy did! I echo all the comments from Judas Priest, Bob, Jake, Metallica, Mick, and of course his Black Sabbath band mates/brothers! God bless the Godfather of heavy metal! There is only one, and there will always be only one – OZZY OSBOURNE!