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    “Hero, icon, pioneer, source of inspiration, mentor”: everyone is remembering Ozzy Osbourne

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    Last night the news of the death of Ozzy Osbourne arrived. Although we knew all of his precarious condition, nobody expected that he could happen so early, especially given the farewell concert held a couple of weeks ago. Ozzy had kept him from his throne, but the voice and energy do not seem to be close to shutdown.

    Ozzy was not only a god of rock, a living legend, an amazing singer, but it was also one of the most loved artists by the public and, in particular, by colleagues. It is no coincidence that a few hours after his death the list of those who wanted to pay homage to him is already very long, and it will continue.

    The Black Sabbath – Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward – have individually published messages of affection for “our brother”. Tony was unable to find the words », while for Bill they arrived in poetic form:« Where will I find you now? In memories, in our silent hugs, in our lost calls, no, you are forever in my heart ». Lighter Geezer, in an almost nostalgic thought: “4 boys from Aston … who would have said it eh? I am happy that we managed to play once again, right in Aston ».

    Elton John: “A dear friend, a great pioneer who has guaranteed his place in the pantheon of rock legends”.

    Tom Morello of the Rage Against The Machine, who was the musical director of the singer's farewell concert: “God bless you Ozzy”.

    Billy Idol: “He embodied the spirit of rock”.

    The Foo Fighters: «Thanks for inspired us for life. The rock and roll will no longer be so noisy and fun without you ».

    The fellow citizens Duran Duran: «What about Ozzy? Whatever they will be with accent of Birmingham ».

    Yungblud, who was among the participants of the last concert in Birmingham: «I will never forget: you will be in every single note that I will sing and with me every time I go on stage. Your cross in my neck is the most precious thing I own ».

    Without words, however, Billie Joe Armstrong of the Green Day.

    Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones instead recalls the last performance: “What a nice farewell concert you had.”

    Metallica: «It is impossible to express in words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant for metal. Hero, icon, pioneer, source of inspiration, mentor and, above all, friend are just some of the terms that come to mind. Ozzy and Sharon believed in us and have transformed our lives and our careers ».

    I Pantera: «Thanks for everything you have done for the Metal and for the Pantera. We wouldn't be here without you ».

    Dave Mustaine dei Megadeth: «Thanks for everything you have done for us. See you on the other side ».

    Pixies: “Thanks to you, legend”.

    Aerosmith: «A voice that has changed music forever. Ozzy redefined the meaning of the term “Heavy” ».

    Mötley Crüe: «Thanks for everything you did for the music and for the Mötley Crüe. Nothing would have been the same without you ».

    Jon Bon Jovi: “A lot of love in Sharon and your beautiful family”.

    Flavor Flav of the Public Enemy: “I have the heart in pieces”.

    Seán Lennon: “One of the biggest ever”.

    The Metal Lamb of God group: «Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath created heavy metal and with it a world in which generations of people could feel accepted and welcome, safe and free to be themselves, knowing that they would never have been sun. Ozzy has changed the world and for millions of people around the world it is almost impossible to imagine where we might be if he had not been there ».

    The profile of the Nirvana also tweeted: “Thanks for the inspiration”.

    Gene Simmons of the Kiss: “A giant loved by millions of fans all over the world”.

    The AC/DC: “A huge loss”.

    Rod Stewart: «Hi Ozzy, sleep well my friend. See you up there, later than soon ».

    The Disturbed: “Your inheritance will live forever”.

    Sammy Hagar of Van Halen: «It has been and will forever be a real rock legend. Having been so close to death but still exhibited that July 5 makes him another level ».

    The Anthrax: “None of us would be what it is if it hadn't been for you.”

    Jack White: “You did it.”

    Brian May of Queen: «Her last appearance at the Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye: the love that that place tried for him was immense. I am grateful to have been able to exchange a few words with him after the show ».

    Motörhead: «Ozzy was a pioneer, a guide for everyone in the world of hard rock and Heavy Metal, as well as a fantastic person. Lemmy and Ozzy were adventure companions and lived many adventures together over the decade ».

    A thought also from the actor Jason Momoa who saw a circle pit in the Birmingham concert.

    From Italy here is the tribute of Laura Pausini: «I met Ozzy a few years ago and it was really sweet with me. I am sad for his death ».

    Cristina Scabbia dei Glacuna Coil: «We were not ready to let you go. Now raised among the gods as a God ».

    The memory of Amedeo Minghi is also curious: «Great artist and I, a youthful fan, sang them in the Roman cellars as it was in use those years. Blessed youth. You will be unforgettable ».

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