Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman for Black Sabbath and a pioneer of heavy metal music, has died. He was 76. This duet between Ozzy Osbourne and his daughter Kelly is a cover of a 1972 song by Ozzy's group Black Sabbath. The original version is a straight-up heartbreaker inspired by the divorce drummer Bill Ward was going through. The Ozzy and Kelly duet has some of the lyrics changed to make it a song about a father and daughter drifting apart as she grows into adulthood. Appropriately credited to all four Black Sabbath members – vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – the song dealt with emotional changes COLDPLAY paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by performing a cover of BLACK SABBATH's "Changes" during last night's concert in Nashville, Tennessee. "We'd like to dedicate this whole show to the Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, the 'Prince of Darkness' and Black Sabbath's iconic frontman, has died at 76 after battling Parkinson's. Coldplay dedicated a Nashville concert to him, performing 'Changes.' Just weeks before, Ozzy bid farewell to fans in Birmingham, joined by rock legends. His family announced his passing, requesting privacy. He is survived by his wife Sharon and six children. Coldplay have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with a moving cover of Black Sabbath's 'Changes'. Check it out here. " Changes " is a song by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. A ballad, it first appeared on Vol. 4, which was released in 1972. In 1993, Ozzy Osbourne released a live version as a single from Live & Loud album. [1] In 2003, a version with his daughter, Kelly Osbourne was released as a single. But soon the world had its evil way. My heart was blinded, love went astray. I’m going through changes. I’m going through changes. It took so long to realize, And I can still hear her last goodbyes. Now all my days are filled with tears. Wish I could go back and change these years. I’m going through changes. I’m going through changes. Coldplay honors Ozzy Osbourne with emotional "Changes" cover in Nashville. Chris Martin's tribute has fans in tears over beautiful moment. Covers Ozzy Osbourne and his daughter Kelly Osbourne would record a cover of the song together, which released on December 8, 2003. This version of the song features new lyrics, with the two reflecting on moments they've shared together during their lives. Osbourne also revisited Black Sabbath’s “Changes,” rerecording 20 years after it was released. First appearing on Vol. 4 in 1972, “Changes” is a piano ballad mainly inspired by drummer Bill Ward’s ongoing breakup with his first wife. As explained in Osbourne’s autobiography Ozzy Osbourne said that he suffered "five years of absolute hell" during his Parkinson's battle before he died at age 76. An agent of change In 1969, from the ashes of various bands, Geezer Butler (bass), Tony Iommi (guitar), Bill Ward (drums) and Osbourne formed the band Earth. Realising the name was taken, they quickly changed their name to Black Sabbath, an homage to the 1963 Italian horror anthology film. And with that, we’re lucky to have a glimpse of the past when the “Prince of Darkness” Ozzy Osbourne shares a heartwarming duet with her daughter, Kelly, singing Black Sabbath’s “Changes.” The video can be seen below. “Changes” first appeared inside Black Sabbath’s Vo. 4 album released in 1972. It's impossible to narrow down Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's most important and influential songs to just 15, but these are a good point of entry. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1993 CD release of "Changes" on Discogs. Kelly & Ozzy Osbourne performing their No.1 Hit "Changes" Struggles and controversies Osbourne suffered multiple health conditions over the years, rarely concealing the state of his physical or mental wellbeing. Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne reworked "Changes" as a father-daughter duet in 2003, turning into a song about daddy's little girl leaving the nest: Kelly: I love you daddy But I found my way Ozzy: My baby is grown now She's found her way This version was a #1 hit in the UK, a chart position no Black Sabbath or Ozzy Osbourne song never reached. It got a bump from the reality show The Osbournes, which
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