Ozzy, the Godfather of metal, passes at 76

[BassPlaya]

https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/30/entertainment/ozzy-osbourne-funeral-birmingham

Since Osbourne’s death was announced, fans have made pilgrimages to sites around Birmingham, which has embraced its reputation as the birthplace of heavy metal. Among his peers, the singer was metal’s godfather.

“Ozzy was more than a music legend – he was a son of Birmingham,” said city official Zafar Iqbal. “We know how much this moment will mean to his fans.”

 

[riverman]

I was always amazed at how his speaking voice was the opposite of his singing voice. RIP to a legend who went out like a rock star. I can’t get his song “changes” out of my head since his passing

 

[BassPlaya]

I was always amazed at how his speaking voice was the opposite of his singing voice. RIP to a legend who went out like a rock star. I can’t get his song “changes” out of my head since his passing

I remember listening to Paranoid for the first time at a friend's house. Laying on my side between the Marantz amp and the Sansui speakers. 11 years old. 1971.