Behind Closed Doors: Andrew Watt Recalls His Final Moments with Ozzy Osbourne
SHOCKING TRIBUTE: Andrew Watt Recalls Ozzy Osbourne's Final Moments
In a heart-wrenching tribute, Andrew Watt, producer extraordinaire of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, has opened up about their final moments together. The memories are still etched vividly in his mind, and he candidly shares the surreal experience with Rolling Stone.
Just weeks after what would be Ozzy's last-ever performance with Black Sabbath, the music world was left reeling by the news of his tragic passing at the age of 76. Andrew, who had been working closely with Ozzy on his final two albums – "Ordinary Man" in 2020 and "Patient Number 9" in 2022 – is still grappling with the shock.
In a candid interview, Andrew reminisces about their last moments together before the fateful performance at Birmingham's Back to the Beginning concert on July 5. As he reflects on that surreal night, he describes it as if everything was "normal," only to be hit by the devastating news of Ozzy's death just the next day.
"The whole thing feels like a dream sequence," Andrew confesses. "The last month of his life feels like a dream. I had been in London working on a project when I got the call to join Ozzy for this show. Getting to Birmingham was an experience, and I'm so grateful to have been a part of it."
Andrew's intimate moments with Ozzy before the concert took place over several hours in his hotel room as they prepared for the big event. He shares an extraordinary insight into their connection: "He had this incredible sense that allowed him to see right through you – your good, your bad, and just who you were. It was almost like he could read minds."
In a poignant tribute, Andrew recalls the unbelievable performance on July 5, describing it as nothing short of "unbelievable." This electrifying concert would turn out to be Ozzy's last show ever with Black Sabbath.
Ozzy's passing on July 22 at the age of 76 was met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow rock stars around the world. The official cause of death, as stated in documents released later, included an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction.
Ozzy's family paid tribute to their beloved matriarch at a private funeral attended by close friends and family members, including rock royalty like Marilyn Manson and Ozzy's lead guitarist Zakk Wylde. Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's widow, and their children were joined by the aforementioned guests at the intimate ceremony held on the grounds of their 250-acre estate near Gerrards Cross.
The loss has left an indelible mark on the music world, with fans still reeling from the news. Andrew Watt's tribute serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring impact Ozzy had on those who knew him and the countless lives he touched through his music.
As we remember the Black Sabbath frontman, it's clear that Ozzy's legacy will live on forever in our hearts and through the music he left behind.
Additional details from the news article:
- Ozzy underwent numerous corrective surgeries after a 2019 accident, which led to escalating health issues due to his Parkinson's diagnosis.
- Andrew Watt had been working closely with Ozzy on two of his final albums – "Ordinary Man" in 2020 and "Patient Number 9" in 2022.
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