On Saturday (19th), Ozzy Osbourne was honored with his second induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Ozzy’s first induction occurred in 2006 as part of Black Sabbath, where the 2024 ceremony is for his solo career. Osbourne received the award from actor and Tenacious D frontman Jack Black, who hailed him as “the greatest frontman in the history of rock ‘n’ roll.”
Seated on a throne, Ozzy thanked his fans, collaborators, and family, giving special recognition to late guitarist Randy Rhoads and his wife, Sharon, stating:
“Well, here we are. You know what? I can’t believe I’m here myself. Let me get the thank yous out of the way, because I’m not going to bore you with a long, drawn-out fucking monologue. I’d like to thank whoever voted me into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for my solo work. A great thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
My fans have been so loyal to me over the years, I cannot thank them enough. I’ve been fortunate over the years to play with some of the world’s greatest guitar players, drummers, bass players, and a few of them are here tonight. But I’ve got to say one thing for a guy by the name of Randy Rhoads. If I’d hadn’t have met Randy Rhoads, I don’t think I’d be sitting here now. And moreso more than that, my wife Sharon. Saved my life. And my grandbabies and my babies. I love them all.
So with all that, I’m gonna get on with the show and hand it back to Jack.”
An all-star tribute performance soon followed, featuring Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Andrew Watt, and Adam Wakeman. Joining them were Maynard James Keenan (Tool) and Wolfgang Van Halen for “Crazy Train,” Zakk Wylde and Jelly Roll for “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” and Billy Idol for “No More Tears.
