Liam, Noel Gallagher pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne…
Liam and Noel Gallagher are the newest musicians to honor Ozzy Osbourne following his surprising death on Tuesday at 76.
The rock star brothers paid an emotional tribute to the Prince of Darkness on Friday, July 25, during the first of seven Oasis exhibits at London’s Wembley Stadium.
“I want to dedicate this next one to Ozzy Osbourne,” Liam, 52, stated as the band completed their tune “Live Forever” and jumped into their hit 1994 tune “Rock ‘N’ Roll Star,” according to a video from the live performance.
Liam and Noel Gallagher clasping fingers during an Oasis live performance in London on Friday, July 25. Instagram/@oasis
Oasis put a giant image of Ozzy Osbourne on the screen on Friday evening while dedicating their tune “Rock ‘N’ Roll Star” to the late legend. Instagram/@oasis
Meanwhile, a giant photograph of Osbourne enveloped the screen behind Liam, Noel and their bandmates as they rocked out in the Black Sabbath legend’s honor.
Osbourne’s spouse, Sharon Osbourne, and 4 of his six youngsters introduced the heavy metallic icon’s passing in a assertion to The Post on Tuesday, July 22.
He died following a long battle with Parkinson’s illness and different health points.
Oasis performing at London’s Wembley Stadium on Friday, July 25. Instagram/@ollywoodksa
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” they started.
“He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,” his household added. “Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”
The shocking information of the “Crazy Train” singer’s death got here much less than three weeks after his ultimate show with Black Sabbath in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, England.
Osbourne’s household introduced the heavy metallic icon’s passing on Tuesday, July 22. Redferns via Getty Images
Black Sabbath, which booted Osbourne from the group in 1979 for alcohol and drug abuse, later paid a short tribute to their former bandmate.
“Ozzy Forever,” the British rockers wrote on Instagram, along with a photograph of Osbourne at their farewell ultimate live performance on July 5 in Villa Park.
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi provided one other tribute on behalf of the band in a separate post.
Black Sabbath later paid tribute to their former bandmate on Instagram. Cameron Glendenning
“I just can’t believe it!” Iommi, 77, wrote on X. “My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park.”
“It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words,” he continued. “There won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.”
Besides Iommi, Black Sabbath is made up of bassist Geezer Butler, 76, and drummer Bill Ward, 77.
Ozzy Osbourne during his farewell live performance with Black Sabbath on July 5. Ozzy Osbourne/Instagram
“My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family,” Iommi added. “Rest in peace, Oz. Tony.”
Scores of different bands and musicians also rushed to social media to keep in mind the late “Blizzard of Ozz” artist after his death.
“So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away,” Elton John, 78, wrote on Instagram. “He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend.”
Ozzy Osbourne with his Black Sabbath bandmates. WireImage
“No words,” Green Day frontman Billie Joel Armstrong, 53, added. “We love you Ozzy.”
Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood also paid tribute on Instagram, writing: “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.”
As for Liam and Noel Gallagher, their tribute to Osbourne on Friday evening in London got here weeks after the once-feuding brothers reunited onstage for the first time in 16 years earlier this month.
Liam and Noel Gallagher reunited onstage for the first time in 16 years earlier this month. Instagram/@oasis
Liam and Noel Gallagher strolling out collectively hand-in-hand during the present Oasis Live ’25 Tour. Instagram/@oasis
After saying an Oasis Live ’25 Tour final summer time, the “Wonderwall” songwriters kicked it off in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4.
It was the first time they carried out collectively since splitting up after a backstage combat during the Rock en Seine pageant in August 2009, and so far the Oasis exhibits have gone on without a hitch.
Following a number of upcoming dates in Britain and Ireland, the Oasis Live ’25 Tour will start one other leg in North America on Aug. 24.
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