Slash Pays Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne: ‘We All Loved Him Dearly’ Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has shared a moving tribute following the passing of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, calling him Ohne Ozzy Osbourne ist die Welt ärmer. Slash macht zum Glück weiter. That night, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne sat front row, witnessing a lineup that was the stuff of rock fan dreams: Slash, the guitar wizard from Guns N’ Roses, teamed up with his frequent collaborator Myles Kennedy, the tight and ferocious Conspirators, and Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil. Together, they unleashed a blistering performance of “Crazy Train” that channeled pure, electrifying energy The roll-call of guests on Slash's solo albums reads like a modern day Who’s Who of classic rock. And for every story about Dave Grohl or Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas, there’s a tale of spending a night on the tiles with Lemmy in 80s London, seeing Ozzy Osbourne get thrown out of bars, and getting Keith Moon to perform Uncle Ernie for him in front of his parents. One of the most touching tributes came from none other than Slash, the iconic guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, who had recently joined Ozzy and Black Sabbath on stage in what would unknowingly be the Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76, with tributes pouring in from Elton John, Black Sabbath bandmates and other celebrities following his final reunion performance in early July. Rock star confessions from Ozzy Osbourne, Keith Richards, Slash and more The best kind of wild rock 'n' roll stories are the ones that come from the artists' own recollections. As the evening unfolded, both Slash and Ozzy took to the stage separately, delivering powerful performances that paid tribute to the roots of rock. Their presence backstage, captured so poignantly by Meegan Hodges, serves as a testament to the timeless appeal of their music and the enduring friendships that sustain their legendary careers. CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Slash and Inductee, Ozzy Osbourne are seen backstage at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Slash’s searing guitar solos on Ozzy’s “Black Rain” tour and their surprise collaborations at charity gigs are etched in rock history. And behind the scenes? The stories are legendary: wild after-parties, deep conversations about life’s darker turns, and moments of support when both men faced personal demons. Ozzy Osbourne has done it all with his extraordinary life. A rockstar in every sense of the word, Ozzy lived through numerous ups and downs on and off the stage. But up until his final days, he Tom Morello shared a story about how Ozzy Osbourne “nearly blew up” him and Slash while they were unknowingly sitting on the pyro engine during a live performance. The concept of “Back to Slash has played with Ozzy numerous times over the years, and he was brought into the Ordinary Man project via a phone call from his Guns N’ Roses bandmate, Duff McKagan. But when he arrived at the studio, he was surprised to see another familiar face. Among the highlights was Slash and Ozzy’s poignant rendition of The Beatles’ “In My Life”, backed by a string section—an unexpected yet memorable collaboration bridging generations of rock and pop music. The rock world is mourning, and so is Slash. In a powerful tribute that has left fans emotional, the Guns N’ Roses guitarist honored the legendary Ozzy Osbourne with a message that reflects more than admiration—it echoes a brotherhood born in the heart of rock and roll. Crucify the Dead - Slash & Ozzy Osbourne (HD) JuninhoMelotto 176 subscribers Subscribe Tom Morello recalled how Ozzy "nearly blew up" him and Slash, as they were unwittingly sitting on the pyro engine mid-show. In a new interview with Janne Innanfors of the Swedish radio station Rockklassiker, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was asked about the recent announcement that Ozzy Osbourne will be inducted into Ozzy Osbourne with Slash performing in my life by The Beatles. John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born December 3, 1948) is an English vocalist, whose musical car Musician Ozzy Osbourne performs during half-time of the NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2022, in Inglewood, California.
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