Ted Nugent shared memories of moments spent with Ozzy Osbourne , the iconic vocalist who passed away on July 22nd at the age of 76.
Faith & Freedom podcast , hosted by his wife Shemane Nugent , Ted Nugent commented on what it was like touring with Ozzy Osbourne in the late 1970s as the opening act for Black Sabbath on a series of shows in North America [transcription via Blabbermouth ].
"Well, that doesn't really matter because. The main point is that we loved Ozzy. He was a kind man, a gentleman, a hard-working guy, extremely talented. He had a vocal and songwriting power worthy of recognition. So, we're praying for his family, his friends, and those millions and millions of fans out there who are truly traumatized [by his death]. I mean, there's a lot of sadness and a lot of crying going on."
“So, we’re with you, and we share your sadness, we share your emotion, and we share your love for Ozzy. Our hearts are heavy for the Osbourne family because he was a good father and a good husband… And when he got clean and sober, he was a fun guy. He was a funny guy. He was a cocky guy. And most importantly, he’s known as the Prince of Darkness. But he was a Christian. He was against the war…”
Ted Nugent continued: “I have reviewed many of the testimonies and celebrations of Ozzy’s life, and many of his lyrics were in favor of peace, support for the military, good over evil, identifying the scourge of humanity, negativity, evil, and Satanism. So, I believe, I have confidence when I say that Ozzy Osbourne was a Christian.”
Farewell to Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne was buried in a private funeral on the afternoon of Thursday, July 31st. The heavy metal icon and Black Sabbath died on July 22nd, at the age of 76.
The private funeral took place in a church in Gerrards Cross. Afterwards, Ozzy's body was buried beside the lake at his own mansion in Buckinghamshire, as he had said he wished.
The Sun newspaper , the family placed a wreath, inscribed "Ozzy f***ing Osbourne," on the water's edge. Approximately 110 people close to Ozzy joined his wife Sharon Osbourne and their children Jack, Kelly , and Aimee .
Among the friends who attended the funeral were Marilyn Manson, Corey Taylor ( vocalist of Slipknot ), Rob Zombie , James Hetfield ( of Metallica) , Yungblud , Zakk Wylde , and Sir Elton John . His Black Sabbath Tony Iommi , Bill Ward , and Geezer Butler were also present.
Guests received a simple black invitation with an image of a cross that read: “In loving memory of Ozzy Osbourne”.
The private funeral took place a day after the funeral procession through the streets of Birmingham, England.
Ozzy Osbourne's death was "unexpected," according to tabloid.
According to the Daily Mail , a family friend said his death was "unexpected." The Prince of Darkness passed away at his mansion in England, where he spent his final 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. However, 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.”
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