LOS ANGELES – The 68th Grammy Awards provided an epic reminder of the profound impact of heavy metal god Ozzy Osbourne. On Sunday night, his family, Sharon Osbourne and Jack and Kelly as well as Ozzy himself who appeared despite suffering a health setback recently when he got the flu, walked the red carpet to see him feted in an evening that made it very clear that the fabled “Godfather of Heavy Metal” is still kicking in the eyes of his fans.
For the Osbournes, it was a deeply personal night to pay tribute to a man who changed music forever. “It’s sort of a testament to his ability and magic,” Jack Osbourne said when he looked back at his father. Sharon expanded on how Ozzy had a unique way of touching people’s lives, she has young artists find their own path in the world of rock music.
A Generation Picks Up the Torch
One of the most poignant moments of the night came before the main show began. British rock singer Yungblud scored his inaugural Grammy win for a live rendition of the Beatles’ classic “Changes.” This version was recorded at Ozzy’s last gig in 2025.
Kelly Osbourne revealed how she first connected her dad with Yungblud. Ms She said Ozzy immediately sensed that the young musician was a star, and grew obsessed with his music. In his acceptance speech, Yungblud talked about how Ozzy helped him figure out who he was as both a man and an artist, which just goes to show how far the Ozzy Osbourne legacy extends.
Post Malone and Slash Head a Fiery Tribute
The main telecast had a huge musical performance to pay tribute to Ozzy in the segment for stars who died this year. An all-star band, including Post Malone and Slash and Duff McKagan from Guns N’ Roses, performed the group’s famed anthem “War Pigs.”
It was a loud, heavy and energetic tribute, and exactly the way Ozzy would have wanted it. Post Malone belted out anthems in his gritty voice and solos by Slash, as well as other guitarists, thrived amid fire and lights colourfully engulfing the arena. In the audience, the cameras cut to Sharon and her kids crying as they witnessed the world applaud their beloved “Prince of Darkness.”
Why the Legacy of Ozzy Osbourne Still Matters
What we now know as the face of rock music in the world owes its face to what Ozzy brought out through black Sabbath and on his solo journey. In the course of the night, a lot of music winners for music were talking about what he meant to them. Kelly Osbourne said it was beautiful for the family to see so much love and respect from other stars, which helped them process their loss.
Sharon Osbourne also added that her bond with the fans is as strong as it’s ever been. She even said on the red carpet that she was considering moving back to her native England in order to participate in a local leadership capacity in Birmingham, the city where Ozzy started his journey. Ozzy is dead and no longer with us, you all know the family, friends, music lovers around the world will make sure his music indeed returns endlessly.
Key Highlights
- Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne honoured Ozzy on the Grammy red carpet.
- Post Malone, Slash and friends delivered a potent cover of “War Pigs.”
- A British singer, Yungblud, won a Grammy he won for a song recorded at Ozzy’s retirement concert.
- The Osbourne family explained that it gave Ozzy great joy to lend a hand to young stars like Yungblud.
- The entire arena rose to its feet to honour the rock legend who recently died.
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