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. 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. And during a recent chat with Allison Hagendorf, Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx recalled how the quartet once found themselves in trouble with Ozzy's wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne 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.' 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 [] 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. Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Says ‘Health Issues’ Prevented Band From Performing at All-Star Final Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath Show The bassist did not specify which band member is ailing in 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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.
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