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'Ozzy Got Yelled at, They Took All of Our Passes': Nikki Sixx Recalls Why Mötley Crüe Got in Trouble With Sharon Osbourne "We eventually got on her good grace and back to our normal shenanigans." The music world continues to mourn the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic “ Prince of Darkness,” who died on Tuesday, July 22, at the age of 76. Tributes are pouring in from across the rock and metal spectrum, with many artists sharing personal anecdotes about their interactions with the legendary vocalist. Among these is Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx, who offered a touching, never Nikki Sixx explained why Motley Crue were unable to perform at Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in July 2025. Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx shared a heartfelt message to Ozzy Osbourne following Black Sabbath’s farewell performance. Mötley Crüe was not part of the final show. A post on X (formerly Twitter) revealed the message. Sixx’s message reflected on the long-standing relationship between the two bands. He expressed gratitude for past opportunities. “Ozzy and Sharon [] Nikki Sixx responded to a fan on social media asking about why Motley Crue weren't part of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning farewell. MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the BLACK SABBATH singer died earlier today at the age of 76. Sixx took to his social media to write: "So many amazing tributes rolling in about Ozzy. What a loss to music all around. But I wanted to share a little something As the heavy metal world gathered in Birmingham for BLACK SABBATH ’s epic farewell show, many fans were left wondering why MÖTLEY CRÜE — longtime friends and tourmates of Ozzy Osbourne — were noticeably absent from the historic lineup. Now, bassist Nikki Sixx has provided an answer. Nikki Sixx revealed why Mötley Crüe didn't perform at Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath farewell show after Sharon Osbourne said a band was disinvited. Asked if Motley Crue would've wanted to partake in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell show, Nikki Sixx said the band's been dealing with 'health issues.' Nikki Sixx, bassist and founding member of Mötley Crüe, took to X (formerly Twitter) to answer that very question. After congratulating Ozzy and his wife and manager Sharon Osbourne on the success of the show, Sixx was asked directly by a fan if the band had been invited to perform. MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the BLACK SABBATH singer died earlier today at the age of 76. Sixx took to his social media to write: "So many amazing On a somber note in music history, Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx shares a heartfelt tribute as the world mourns the passing of legendary Black Sabbath frontman, Ozzy Osbourne. In this video, we Sharon Osbourne called Nikki Sixx an 'a------' and decried the way Ozzy Osbourne's antics were used to promoted Motley Crue's 'The Dirt' in October 2023. El emotivo adiós de Nikki Sixx a Ozzy Osbourne Nikki Sixx, bajista de Mötley Crüe, no dudó en rendir homenaje al legendario vocalista a través de redes sociales, compartiendo una emotiva publicación junto a una foto con Ozzy. En ella, compartió estas palabras: “Están llegando tantos homenajes increíbles sobre Ozzy. Following Black Sabbath’s final show, Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx took to social media to honor Ozzy Osbourne with a heartfelt message. Though Mötley Crüe didn’t participate in the farewell performance, Sixx’s words stood out for their sincerity and sense of legacy. His message, shared via X (formerly Twitter), served as a public thank-you and a [] Nikki Sixx explains why Motley Crue was absent from the star-studded Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath "Back to the Beginning" show, citing recent health issues within the band, including Vince Neil's recovery. Ozzy Osbourne, meanwhile, pleads during the podcast to move on from this topic while Sixx reaffirms he and Motley Crue still love Ozzy. Nikki Sixx explained that Mötley Crüe missed Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert due to health issues within the band. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne provided Mötley Crüe their first big tour opportunity in 1984, significantly boosting their career. Mötley Crüe had to reschedule their Las Vegas residency set for March due to a medical procedure required by Vince Neil. The band issued a Earlier this week, Sixx congratulated Ozzy and wife/manager Sharon Osbourne for the success of the show, acknowledging the debt Mötley Crüe owed to the pair. The US band got a leg up from Ozzy early in their career, when they were invited to support the former Black Sabbath singer in 1984. Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx said that unspecified 'health issues' kept the band from performing at the all-star July 4 final Ozzy/Black Sabbath concert.
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