Gene Simmons Emotionally Honors Ozzy Osbourne, Host Sally Faces Blunder
SHOCKING TRIBUTE! Gene Simmons Gets Emotional as He Pays Tribute to Beloved Rock Legend Ozzy Osbourne
The KISS star, 75, appeared on BBC Breakfast yesterday, but it wasn't just his iconic tongue that was making waves - he was clearly shaken as he remembered the late music icon Ozzy Osbourne. The rocker's passing at the age of 76 sent shockwaves around the world, and Gene's emotional tribute only added to the drama.
As the star reminisced about his friend Ozzy on the show, he got choked up and had to pause mid-sentence. "I'm sorry, I got choked up," he apologized, clearly struggling to hold back tears. But that wasn't the most cringe-worthy moment of the interview - that honor went to BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, who made a jaw-dropping blunder.
Gene recalled meeting Ozzy in the 1970s and being blown away by his talent. "I first ran into Ozzy when Sabbath was playing Boston," he said. "I thought 'wow, this is going to be something else'." But it wasn't just Ozzy's music that impressed Gene - it was his kind heart offstage. "He was an English gentleman," Gene gushed.
However, things took a turn for the worse when Sally asked Gene about a recent Black Sabbath concert. "You were at the [Black Sabbath] concert two weeks ago...?" she said, prompting Gene to correct her with a simple yet devastatingly effective response: "No I wasn't."
Sally tried to recover by asking if he'd seen any images from the event, but Gene was having none of it. "Yes, I saw the whole thing," he replied dryly.
Social media was quick to pounce on Sally's mistake, with many calling her out for being "not so funny Bridget Jones." But despite the awkwardness, Gene remained gracious and continued to pay tribute to Ozzy.
The Black Sabbath frontman died surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 76, a statement from his family said. His final performance was just weeks ago, where he reunited with his original bandmates for the first time since 2005.
But despite his untimely passing, Ozzy's legacy will live on - and so will the drama surrounding his life. From biting the head off a bat to snorting ants, Ozzy was always one for controversy. And let's not forget his infamous performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, where he performed from a throne.
As fans mourn the loss of this music legend, it's clear that Ozzy left an indelible mark on the world of rock 'n' roll. With hits like Iron Man, War Pigs, and Paranoid, Black Sabbath's pushing of occult themes proved both hugely popular and controversial - with even a future pope condemning Ozzy for his "subliminal satanic influence".
The music legend's passing has sent shockwaves around the world, but one thing is clear: Ozzy Osbourne will forever be synonymous with heavy metal and the controversies that surrounded him.