Ozzy Osbourne reached a major Billboard for the first time since his death last Tuesday, July 22nd. He also had a hit song return to the chart for the first time in over 30 years.
According to Billboard , the song "Crazy Train," from Ozzy's debut album, Blizzard of Ozz (1980) , reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 , marking the song's first appearance on the chart. This week, the song saw a 194% increase in streams.
Furthermore, the track “Mama, I'm Coming Home”, from the album No More Tears (1991), returned to the chart for the first time since 1992, when it reached the 28th position and spent 18 weeks on the chart. Now, the track has reached the 49th position and has seen a 298% increase in streams.
This resurgence isn't limited to singles. It's a fairly common trend to see streams, sales, and music downloads skyrocket after the death of major musicians. Since his death, the Prince of Darkness has gained 6 million monthly listeners on Spotify , while Black Sabbath has gained 4 million.
Ozzy's influence on the music world.
As expected, several artists and bands paid tribute to Ozzy on their social media, including Judas Priest , Metallica , and Elton John .
Iron Maiden , who had been involved in disputes with the artist, also mourned Osbourne's death . Bruce Dickinson has a troubled relationship with Sharon Osbourne , which began at Ozzfest 2005 .
Another dedication to the "Prince of Darkness" was the show that Ghost gave at Madison Square Garden in New York City, in the United States. Vocalist Tobias Forge , who plays Papa V Perpetua, said: "We will dedicate tonight's show to the memory of Ozzy Osbourne's life and laughter."
Beyond the world of rock and metal, several other personalities mourned his death. Among them are Coldplay , Lady Gaga , and rapper Drake .
Ozzy Osbourne's death was "unexpected," according to tabloid.
Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal icon and vocalist for Black Sabbath, died last Tuesday, July 22nd, at the age of 76.
According to the Daily Mail , a family friend said his death was "unexpected ." The Prince of Darkness passed away at his mansion in England. He spent his last days with his wife/businesswoman Sharon Osbourne and his daughters, Kelly and Aimee Osbourne, who cared for him, according to the tabloid.
Furthermore, according to the Daily Mail , a source close to the family stated that "Ozzy always intended to return to live in the United Kingdom, in Buckinghamshire."
“There was a lot of hope that he would remain alive for much longer. But at one point there was a fear that they wouldn’t be able to bring him from Los Angeles for his farewell performance earlier this month,” the friend reportedly said. “It’s extremely sad for all of them, who really hoped he would be able to stay alive for a while longer. But it’s very beautiful to know that he had his children by his side in his final days.”
The family confirmed Ozzy Osbourne's death through a statement [via The Guardian ]:
"It is with greater sadness than words can express that we have to inform you that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family's privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis."
The cause of death has not been released, although Ozzy had faced several health problems in recent years.
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