Ozzy Osbourne is now in uncommon firm after being inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame for a second time throughout the 2024 induction ceremony.
The ‘Prince Of Darkness’ was acknowledged as a solo artist with the 2024 class on the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio Saturday evening.
The Bark At The Moon star had beforehand been inducted in 2006 as a member of the enduring British steel band Black Sabbath.
With these two accolades the British born rocker turns into simply the twenty sixth musical artist to enter the Corridor Of Fame a number of occasions, becoming a member of such icons as John Lennon, Neil Younger, Stevie Nicks, and Paul Simon.
After Tenacious D frontman and actor Jack Black launched and inducted the Oz Man into the Rock Corridor, he obtained to take a seat and watch an all-star tribute rip via just a few Ozzy classics: Loopy Practice, Mama I am Coming Residence, and No Extra Tears.
Ozzy Osbourne, 75, turned simply the twenty sixth musical artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor Of Fame a number of occasions when he went in as a solo artist on Saturday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio
Tenacious D frontman and actor Jack Black had the glory of inducting the Oz Man into the Rock Corridor
Initially, there was hope that Osbourne (born John Michael Osbourne), 75, would carry out however a number of well being points similar to Parkinson’s illness, backbone issues leading to a fourth surgical procedure in 2023, and ache from his 2003 ATV accident, derailed any chance.
Because of this he remained seated on a black throne match for a rock god all through the Ozzy tribute celebration.
Black appeared to be in absolute heaven as the person who obtained to formally induct Osbourne into the Rock & Roll Corridor Of Fame.
Seated on his throne, Osbourne obtained a standing ovation upon receiving his award.
‘I am unable to consider I am right here myself. My followers have been so loyal to me over time, I am unable to thank them sufficient,’ he informed the viewers.
‘I have been lucky over time to play with a few of the world’s biggest guitar gamers, drummers, bass gamers,’ the rocker defined. ‘I [want to say] one factor tonight for a man by the title of Randy Rhoads. If I hadn’t met Randy Rhoads, I would not be sitting right here tonight.’
Rhoads served because the shredding guitarist for Osbourne’s new solo profession, taking part in with him on the primary two albums: Blizzard Of Oz (1980) and Diary Of A Madman (1981), earlier than his loss of life throughout a freak airplane accident in Florida in March 1982.
The classically educated Rhoads, who was simply 25, would ultimately be inducted into the into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame within the class of 2021.
‘The best frontman within the historical past of rock ‘n’ roll – Ozzy Osbourne,’ Black declared.
‘The duvet of Blizzard of Ozz ‘was essentially the most steel factor I had ever seen, and I did not even know what steel was.’
Jack Black appeared completely overjoyed to induct Ozzy Osbourne into the Rock Corridor
The singer-songwriter heaped credit score on his late guitarist Randy Rhoads for serving to him achieve traction as a solo artist
Seated on his throne, Osbourne obtained a standing ovation from the group
‘I am unable to consider I am right here myself. My followers have been so loyal to me over time, I am unable to thank them sufficient,’ Osbourne informed the viewers
Black then made a reference to his Black Sabbath days, which started again in 1970 with their self-titled debut that put the heavy steel style on the musical map
The Oz Man watched as Jack Black talked about worshipping Ozzy and Black Sabbath
Software’s Maynard James Keenan kicked off the Ozzy tribute with a model of Loopy Practice with Wolfgang Van Halen on guitarist
The Prince Of Darkness sat on his throne off to the aspect throughout the tribute
Keenan appeared to really feel the magic of Van Halen’s shredding on the guitar
Black then made a reference to his Black Sabbath days, which started again in 1970 with their self-titled debut that put the heavy steel style on the musical map.
‘Then I went again to Ozzy’s earlier albums, to Black Sabbath. And I used to be like, “Unholy s**t, this motherf***er invented heavy steel … the darkest, heaviest s**t the world had ever heard,’ the host added.
After releasing eight studio albums with Black Sabbath, Osbourne would get fired from the band in April 1979 for his extreme substance abuse points in comparison with the opposite members, in addition to being labeled unreliable.
As soon as he turned a frontman with no band, the Marston Inexperienced, Warwickshire, England native went on a celebration binge considering it was his final massive celebration earlier than going again dwelling to get on the dole.
However destiny would step in when Don Arden signed him to Jet Data. who then dispatched his daughter Sharon Levy to Los Angeles to ‘take care of Ozzy’s wants no matter they had been’ to guard his funding.
Not solely did she assist him together with his wants, Levy (Sharon Osbourne) would additionally ultimately date and in the end marry Osbourne en path to his profitable solo profession consisting of 13 albums, with the newest being Affected person Quantity 9 (2022).
For the tribute, Ozzy obtained to look at a few of the most iconic rockers on this planet that started with Software frontman Maynard James Kenan on lead vocals for Loopy Practice, which was adopted by Billy Idol singing No Extra Tears, after which Jelly Roll on lead vocals for Mama I am Coming Residence.
Osbourne obtained inducted a second time as a performer in a category that additionally featured Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Kool & The Gang, Peter Frampton, and A Tribe Known as Quest.
Forward of the ceremony, the Ozzy joked: ‘I am practically f***ing lifeless!’ as he opened up about his well being points and the complication that causes him essentially the most points.
He has undergone seven surgical procedures previously 5 years, together with a fourth spinal surgical procedure in September 2023, all whereas reportedly battling Parkinson’s illness since 2003.
Nevertheless in an interview with The Sun, the singer-songwriter revealed he hasn’t walked correctly since he underwent a surgical procedure after tripping in 2019.
Rock icon Billy Idol and associate Steve Stevens led the way in which for the second music No Extra Tears
The opposite rockers to participate on the tribute included Crimson Sizzling Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, Adam Wakeman, Andrew Watt, and longtime Ozzy axeman Zakk Wylde
Jelly Roll took the lead for the third music Mama I am Coming Residence that featured Andrew Watt and Zakk Wylde on guitars
The Diary Of A Madman star confirmed his enthusiasm for the present
Osbourne’s household was readily available to lend their help, together with daughter Kelly Osbourne, son Jack Osbourne and his granddaughters Andy and Minnie
The tv character confirmed off her slimmed down determine in a black lace gown
The Vogue Police alum went along with her blonde locks flowing lengthy
Kelly Osbourne obtained to carry her practically two-year-old son Sidney to the occasion
Osbourne’s spouse and longtime supervisor chatted it up with Sharon Osbourne Wolfgang Van Halen and his girl Andraia Van Halen
The person of the night locked rocker prepared in his all-black ensemble
Ozzy launched 9 Black Sabbath albums, considered one of which got here after his firing, and 13 solo albums
Ozzy had hoped to carry out throughout his second induction however needed to shut down the concept on account of ongoing well being points
Zendaya inducted Cher and made her approach onto the stage whereas donning an attention grabbing, cutout gown impressed by the Imagine hitmaker
In her speech, Cher mentioned she was impressed by Cinderella and thanked her mom for instilling in her to at all times get again up after defeat
Teyana Taylor had the possibility to assist honor Dionne Warwick over the weekend and stepped onto the stage sporting a sleeveless, green-beaded robe that was held up with thick straps that wrapped round her shoulders
The Then Got here You singer final made her option to the rostrum to simply accept her award as she was formally inducted into the Corridor of Fame
Sammy Hager later took to the stage to induct the rock band Foreigner – with Lou Gramm, Al Greenwood, Alexandra Dexter-Jones (daughter of Mick Jones) and Rick Willis accepting the awards
He launched Foreigner, and thanked their followers for his or her tenacity to demand inclusion
Hagar famous that Foreigner presently excursions with none authentic members. ‘That is how good the songs are,’ he mentioned. ‘Who deserves this greater than Foreigner?’
Peter Frampton was inducted by Roger Daltrey – who is thought for being the co-founder and lead singer of the rock band referred to as the Who
Frampton first stepped out onto the stage solo to sing Child (Somethin’s Taking place) – which was launched again in 1974
The late Jimmy Buffet was inducted by James Taylor and expressed to the group, ‘For thus many people, Jimmy was like a heroic determine in a Greek delusion’
James added, ‘He was bigger than life however in some way on the similar time at all times right-sized and at all times genuine. Jimmy was the self-made man and a poet, and there will not be one other like him’
He mentioned, ‘This can be a long-due celebration.’ The band had 12 High 10 hits on the Billboard Sizzling 100 together with the 1980 chart-topper Celebration in addition to Get Down On It. They have been eligible for the corridor since 1994
James J.T. Taylor and Robert Earl ‘Kool’ Bell took to the stage to simply accept the awards throughout the induction
And Suzanne de Cross additionally spoke on stage as she obtained the Ahmet Ertegun Award on the ceremony
Dave Chappelle additionally took to the stage to induct A Tribe Known as Quest – with members Q-Tip and Jarobi White accepting the large honor
Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, Widespread, The Roots and De La Soul (not pictured) had been readily available to carry out a medley of Tribe hits, together with Bonita Applebum, State of affairs and Can I Kick It?
Julia Roberts helped induct the Dave Matthews Band and sported a classy go well with in addition to a shirt that had ‘Dave’ printed on the entrance in numerous colours
Methodology Man and Dr. Dre later took the rostrum to induct Mary J. Blige throughout the festivities – with each music artists dressed to impress in trendy fits
Dave Matthew first took to the stage to pay tribute to the late star as he carried out an acoustic model of Jimmy’s 1974 observe, A Pirate Appears to be like At Forty
Mary J. Blige was inducted by Methodology Man and Dr. Dre
The star revealed he tripped throughout a toilet go to within the evening and fell over and landed flawed.
He believes an excessive amount of blame for his ongoing well being predicament has been positioned on his Parkinson’s prognosis.
Among the different musicians to participate within the Ozzy tribute included Crimson Sizzling Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, Adam Wakeman, Andrew Watt, Billy Idol’s associate and guitarist Steve Stevens, Zakk Wylde, and Wolfgang Van Halen, who occurs to be the son of late icon Eddie Van Halen.
Together with newcomer Osbourne, the record of artists to have a number of inductions consists of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Web page, Dave Grohl, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Curtis Mayfield, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, Tina Turner, Carole King, Jeff Beck, Clyde McPhatter, Peter Gabriel, Johnny Carter, Gregg Rolie, Sammy Pressure, and Lou Reed, in line with WMGK.
Actually, Eric Clapton is the one particular person to go in to the Rock Corridor 3 times: as soon as as a solo artist, and individually as a member of The Yardbirds and of Cream.
So as to be nominated and inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor Of Fame, 25 years should have handed since a musician’s first launched recording.