Ozzy Osbourne is unarguably the most influential front-man of Metal. His career spanned nearly six decades. His presence, songwriting, stature, personality, and lightness in the dark are immeasurable. There are not enough words to quantify the impact of this incredible human being and musician. Ozzy gave us what we know as Heavy Metal. He and his equally talented band mates of Black Sabbath forged a counter culture that forever changed music. Ozzy and Black Sabbath created a new level of cathartic music for people to relate to around the world. They brought people from different faiths, races, cultures, and everyone in between together with music alone. They created a cerebral, soulful, dark, moody, and technical music that will live on in a multitude of ways. That is the ultimate power of Heavy Metal and Ozzy Osbourne’s enduring legacy. I don’t have to explain or try to put his entire career on paper. Everyone knows the incredible music of Ozzy and Black Sabbath. Losing Ozzy just two weeks after the Black Sabbath farewell show is the most difficult thing Heavy Metal has ever experienced. I have never mourned a public figure like this. I cannot describe the feelings. It is a mix of distraught, grief, and hope for the future of Metal. I hope that his passing is a wake up for all of us to return to what really matters, and that is spreading hope, light, and love like Ozzy tried to do with everything he did.
On Tuesday, when the news of Ozzy’s passing officially came out, the Rock and Metal community came together like never before. I feel closer than ever to the Metal community. Regardless of your taste or generation, it seems we can all agree Ozzy Osbourne is an absolute legend forever. Below are some of the most poignant posts about Ozzy Osbourne and his immeasurable legacy. These posts helped restore my faith in humanity. I hope they do the same for you.
Check on your Metal friends this week, because all of us are hurting.
Please comment a cool memory or something about Ozzy below. I would love to hear how he impacted you individually.
Metal Valkyrie 