Remembering Ozzy Osbourne
I was really sad to hear the news last night that Ozzy Osbourne had died. There’s so much to say about his work and his legacy. I haven’t been able to do that here, but I have tried to talk about his life and my memories of a man who was an inspiration.
I mention an article by my favourite music critic, Alexis Pertridis, which can be found here:
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jul/22/ozzy-osbourne-the-peoples-prince-of-darkness-took-heavy-metal-into-the-light
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@DRUNKMACHINEELVES
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
The most awesome thing Ozzy ever did by accident was pissing on The Alamo. F*ck The Alamo.
@WebberWebbing-j5p
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Hi Justin. I love your show invite me on.
@loriloo1039
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
That Tommy Lee is hilarious! He talks about Ozzy snorting ants at a hotel they were staying in.
@Chrischi1981
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
https://youtu.be/oJZmO5mByVY?si=ZZ8gOCXgAry745s0
@Chrischi1981
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
https://youtu.be/oJZmO5mByVY?si=ZZ8gOCXgAry745s0 Yes..Yungblud is goos..sorry
@wendywright5486
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Honestly it's the musicians around him that made Ozzy. Most of whom were living One Step Above being homeless the whole time they worked for them. I don't think that Osborne's business practices are the best and also think that Sharon is disgusting and looks completely crazy with the plastic surgery
@yourfamilydynamics
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
I love you Justin! You are amazing. Your critique on other artists are always spot-on and you're just a joy to watch. I love the theme song. Seeing you dedicate your show to Ozzy is amazing. I'm sure he was a fan of yours, being as unique as you are. Keep putting out content and I'll keep watching. The theme song has grown on me, your music has grown on me and I just think you're amazing. A great bloke, is that what they say, bloke or is that negative? I have no clue, I'm from Boston and we just dropped syllables left and right so we have our own language I guess. Thank you again for all that you do! You truly are awesome
@kurtoliver7334
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
I remember at a darkness show in Birmingham in '04, Justin mentioned about Birmingham being the birth place of heavy metal…..we all screamed " fuck yeah!!
@Mrs.Nihilist
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Wow, watching his last performance broke my heart.
@BarbaraAntoinetteVeronica
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
If you really looked at his face you would see the angel in him.
@rjk_jams2377
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Ozzy was awesome but Justin and the Darkness are, imho, just as good if not better. Can’t wait to see you guys in New York in September!
@HeyokaAquarius1980
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
cat killer and other animals, roast in hell you scumbag
@ascarabsjourney
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
This one hits very hard for me! I hope you're doing well! Love your content! It took me longer than I'd like to admit to realize you were the singer of the Darnkess. I'm slow, I know.
@OneOfUsHere
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
And what a head of hair he had!
@neophytealpha
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Wish I had met him
@ManuelGarcia-fq1js
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Very dyslexic of OZZY to perform @ his wake 😮
@nomad1517
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
For a guy who was known as the prince of darkness. The guy always had a genuine smile when performing live. He loved to see people happy and peaceful.
@DCT97
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Imagine your dad being Sid Wilson from Slipknot and your grandfather is f*cking Ozzy Osbourne
@YouOnlyGetToDoItOnce
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
I'm not a metal fan as such. As I've got older I definitely appreciate it. I wish, I really wish I truly understood how fucking massive Ozzy Osbourne really was. I've binged a load of his stuff and he really was an unbelievable man. He lived 20 lives in his 75 odd years. I always thought most rock music was moulded by people like John Lennon and such, but from what I know now, Ozzy really did change everything with his band mates. Hats off to a legend. Rest in peace John. I will be a fan for the rest of my life. As Liam Gallagher would say, this one's called LIVE FOREVER
@GlasgowtheMusicCityrocks
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
A great final concert. The event overall was fantastic, but Ozzy put everything he could into that show and everyone in that stadium was with him and behind him.
@Lilliana_Rosealie
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
RIP ozzy, thanks for the music
@marior6299
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
What is a Theme Chune and "Mamer I'm coming home"
@bearded653
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
how about yungblud doing changes would love your view on that, dont understand why you say you forgive ozzy for talking to yungblud,
@NaomiLacide
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
There was an episode of the osbournes I saw the other day and Jack was “craving” the darkness album and couldn’t find it so went out to buy it again with his mate 😂
@akidcalledoutlaw7532
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Justin, my girlfriend and I are having a debate and I was wondering if you could help settle
It. I say that there are not many professional vocalists that can reach the high falsetto range that you can. She argues Adam lambert…would y’all have a sing off to see who can reach the highest notes?
@HelenConnolly-t2j
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Not your most sincere sounding.. I was surprised
@rosfow
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
That first Black Sabbath album is epic. I love it, still one of my favourites, never grows old.
@Alana2U
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
I got to see him a couple of times in concert, he was great! The funny thing was it did not matter who was opening, the crowd would chant "OZZY, OZZY, OZZY" over them. One opening band was Suicidal Tendencies (I think). I felt bad for them. Now that I am much older, I think they were just grateful to have a gig with Ozzy back then!
@MrHrannsi
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Ozzy is one of a kind, and he had a keen ear for talented musicians, RIP Ozz, missed but always remembered.
@RyanCagle734
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Well said sir. Ozzy was one of the greatest humans in the last 1000 years.🤘🏼🤘🏼
@Petemotox
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
You missed a chance to blend planet caravan into your intro 🤘
@JaimeEnFuego
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Their relationship endured because OZ was her meal ticket. I have mixed feelings about the man, but will never deny his talent or my love for his music.
@Gman2000-pm8
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
👍
@backstabbath2690
September 10, 2026 at 1:35 am
Ozzy went on to record another 7 until he got canned in 1979