“In Loving Memory of the Prince of Darkness”: Sophie Lloyd Pays Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with a Blazing Shred Cover of Black Sabbath’s Paranoid
Rolling Stone’s 2017 list includes Led Zeppelin IV and other classics that now stand as a tribute to the late Black Sabbath frontman.
- Following Ozzy Osbourne's death on July 22, 2025, his 2017 list of ten favorite heavy metal albums offers a final glimpse into the influences that shaped the Prince Of Darkness.
- As a co-founder of Black Sabbath, Osbourne played a pivotal role in creating heavy metal throughout the 1970s; the band's four members blended distinct styles to create unmatched headbanging anthems.
- Osbourne praised Judas Priest's British Steel as a "classic that will definitely stand the test of time," and included Led Zeppelin's Led Zeppelin IV among his all-time favorites.
- Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery continues hosting the Working Class Hero exhibit until September 27, 2026, recently adding the throne Osbourne performed on during his final Back To The Beginning concert.
- In March, Sharon confirmed Ozzfest will "definitely" return in 2027 to honor her late husband, a festival that previously launched careers for icons like Slipknot and System Of A Down.
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“In loving memory of the Prince of Darkness”: Sophie Lloyd pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with a blazing shred cover of Black Sabbath’s Paranoid
Sophie Lloyd has marked the first anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s death with a full-shred YouTube tribute to the late Prince of Darkness.If you are familiar with the English virtuoso’s treatment of the popular canon of rock and pop, then you know the drill. This is Lloyd, backed by Marshall and Randall half-stacks, her Kiesel signature guitar in hand, reworking a classic as a guitar instrumental. She has done Oasis, Pink Floyd, Bon Jovi, Iron Mai…
One year after Ozzy Osbourne's death, Sharon Osbourne still faces difficulties in dealing with her husband's absence and, at the same time, has a creative dispute to bring the couple's story to the cinemas. According to the British newspaper The Sun, on Wednesday (22), the 73-year-old presenter and entrepreneur resists the demands of Sony Pictures to reduce the duration of the cinemabiography, which can debut in 2028. Behind the scenes, she insi…
Ozzy Osbourne died today a year ago, at the age of 76, after fighting various health problems. The comrades of the revered leader of Black Sabbath reflected on his legacy on the anniversary of his death. The surviving members of the band — drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and guitarist Tony Iommi — shared their memories separately. Ward turned to Twitter, where he wrote: “Every day there is persistent silence. We miss you so much. With r…
Ozzy Osbourne’s Health: His Parkinson’s Disease, a Vertebral Tumor & More Before Death
The singer has been a household name for decades, but in the years before his death, Ozzy made headlines for his Parkinson's Disease and more. Learn more about Ozzy Osbourne's health here.
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