Mr Rumney, who plays in a band called Zero, said Black Sabbath had been a "big part" of his life since he was 12. He and his bandmates paid tribute to the momentous day Earth became Black Sabbath with a blue plaque in Workington in 2022.

Osbourne’s passing was confirmed by his family on July 22. In a public statement, the Osbourne family shared that he died surrounded by loved ones after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. They also requested privacy during this time of mourning.

Ozzy Osbourne has been remembered as a “pioneer,” a “fearless talent” and a “dear friend,” in an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians and his former Black Sabbath bandmates following his death on Tuesday at the age of 76.

Kelly Osbourne is mourning the loss of her father Ozzy following his death on Tuesday. Osbourne posted a brief message to her Instagram stories on Thursday afternoon. “I feel unhappy I am so sad,” she wrote. “I lost the best friend I ever had.”

Spurned by Sabbath, Jim Simpson spent much of the seventies devoted to Big Bear Records. Under this banner, he helped revivify the fortunes of the blues players Lightnin’ Slim and Doctor Ross, both of whom were working in foundries and factories in Michigan.

Brittney Griner was among the many in the sports world to react to the death of legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne. Osbourne, known as the front man for Black Sabbath, passed away this week. He was 76 years old. His family announced the news, just a couple of weeks after his final concert. "It is ...

Guitarist Tony Iommi revealed the rock legends had a brief encounter with the tycoon when he attended one of their concerts with his daughter.

Brittney Griner was among the many in the sports world to react to the death of legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne. Osbourne, known as the front man for Black Sabbath, passed away this week. He was 76 years old.