Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 23, 2025 · Entertainment

Alice Cooper and Rock Legends Pay Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne: A Farewell to a Giant

Alice Cooper dedicated his Cardiff show to 'legend' Ozzy Osbourne as shared an emotional tribute to one of rock n roll's 'giants' (Alice seen with Sharon and Ozzy in 2007)

ROCK 'N' ROLL TURNS TO TEARS AS OZZY OSBOURNE LEAVES US TOO SOON

In a shocking turn of events, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has left us too soon at the age of 76. The news sent shockwaves throughout the music world, with fellow rocker Alice Cooper dedicating his Cardiff show to the "legend" and sharing an emotional tribute to one of rock 'n' roll's greatest icons.

Cooper took to the stage with his band in Wales on Tuesday, saying: "Well, we all know that time is going to take us rockers, but when the giants fall, it's really hard to accept. Even though everybody saw it coming with Ozzy, it just took our breath away when it happened."

Fellow rocker Vincent Damon Furnier, known by his stage name Alice Cooper, dedicated his show to Ozzy as he took to the stage with his band in Wales on Tuesday

The Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, was surrounded by love as he passed away on Tuesday morning, a statement from his family confirmed tonight. His legacy will live on forever, and we're going to miss him dearly.

A ROCK 'N' ROLL TRIBUTE FIT FOR A GIANT

Cooper went on to say: "The whole world is mourning Ozzy tonight. Over his long career, he earned immense respect among his peers and from fans around the world as an unmatched showman and cultural icon."

'Well, we all know that time is going to take us rockers, but when the giants fall, it's really hard to accept,' he said on stage

He then signed off an Instagram post with: "Rest easy Ozzy and we'll see you on the other side! - Alice, Sheryl, Chuck, Ryan, Tommy, Nita, Glen and our entire crew."

CHRIS MARTIN DEDICATES COLDPLAY'S SHOW TO OZZY

Coldplay's Chris Martin also dedicated their show at Nissan Stadium in Nashville to Ozzy, saying: "We'd like to dedicate this whole show to the incredible genius, talent, and character-full gift to the world who was Ozzy Osbourne. We send our love to his family."

Alice signed off an Instagram post with: 'Rest easy Ozzy and we'll see you on the other side! - Alice, Sheryl, Chuck, Ryan, Tommy, Nita, Glen and our entire crew' (Alice and Ozzy seen in 2007)

Martin then sang a stripped-down version of Black Sabbath's 1972 hit "Changes," before saying: "Ozzy, we love you, wherever you're going."

RICK WAKEMAN REMEMBERS HIS FRIEND OZZY

Keyboardist Rick Wakeman appeared on Radio 4 talking about his friendship with Ozzy, and admitted he didn't think The Osbournes star would have survived as long with Sharon.

Elsewhere Chris Martin also dedicated Coldplay's show at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, on Tuesday to Ozzy (Pictured)

Wakeman shared: "Ozzy hadn't been well. I met Sharon and Ozzy together when they got together in 1980... At that time, everybody just thought Sharon was sort of acting on behalf of her father as the management. But Ozzy said to me, he said, 'Things are going to change. Sharon and I are an item and will be forever. And she's going to take over my management.'"

SIR ELTON JOHN PAYS TRIBUTE TO OZZY

Sir Elton John posted on Instagram: "So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away. He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend."

On Wednesday morning, keyboardist Rick Wakeman (seen in 2018) appeared on Radio 4 talking about his friendship with Ozzy

He added: "He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love. Elton xx."

RONNIE WOOD AND JASON MOMOA PAY TRIBUTE TO OZZY

The Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood said he is "very sad" to learn of Ozzy's death.

The world of music honoured Ozzy, with icon Sir Elton John leading the stars paying emotional tribute to The Prince of Darkness (pictured together in 2007)

Wood posted on X: "I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne. What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham."

American actor Jason Momoa, 45, who joined Ozzy on stage at Villa Park in Birmingham less than three weeks ago, also paid tribute.

Sharing an emotional message to his "family," Jason shared a photo on Instagram with Sharon and Ozzy backstage at the concert.

Sir Rod Stewart joined the world in mourning the rocker as he paid tribute to his 'friend' Ozzy (pictured together in 2002)

He wrote: "Love you @ozzyosbourne All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful. RIP."

OZZY'S FAREWELL SHOW

The rocker was able to bid an emotional farewell to his fans on stage this month as he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005.

"You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart," Osbourne told the crowd in his final speech.

With 42,000 fans packed into Birmingham's Villa Park, heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath returned to the stage for Ozzy's farewell show - the band's first live performance since 2005.

They were joined onstage by a host of celebrity friends, among them Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, and Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler.

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