Coldplay halt show to deliver tribute to ‘genius’ Ozzy Osbourne: ‘Thank you for everything’
Coldplay have paid tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, who died yesterday aged 76, during their concert in Nashville, Tennessee.
The band took the stage on Tuesday evening, shortly after the Black Sabbath legend had passed away, with lead singer Chris Martin giving a moving tribute before covering one of his most iconic songs, Changes.
Martin, who made headlines around the world last week, told the audience: “We’d like to dedicate this whole show to the incredible genius, talent, and characterful [sic] gift to the world who was Ozzy Osbourne.
“We send our love to his family. OK Ozzy, we love you, wherever you’re going. Thank you for everything.”
In a statement posted yesterday evening, Osbourne’s family said: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.
“He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
MailOnline reported the emergency services were called to the Black Sabbath singer’s house in Buckinghamshire at 10.30 am on Tuesday.
It is believed that the Black Sabbath singer’s life was in the balance upon arrival.
Celebrity tributes from around the world flooded in on social media, including tender words from Elton John, Sir Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood.
John shared a touching tribute to the singer on Instagram: “So sad to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne passing away.
“He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend.
“He was also one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I will miss him dearly.
“To Sharon and the Family, I send my condolences and love.”
The singers debut single, Crazy Train, is one of his most famous songs to date, despite being released in 1980.
The rock legend sold over 100 million records during his 40-year career, and is one of the most famous heavy metal stars in the world.
Osbourne was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame and the US Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame twice, once for Black Sabbath, and once as a solo artist.
He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as five Grammy wins from 12 nominations.
The Yellow singer himself was at the centre of a media storm last week, after he accidentally outed Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, and the company’s Head of HR, Kristin Cabot, at one of their concerts in Boston.
The duo were filmed in a cozy embrace on the stadium’s jumbotron, before noticing and darting apart, hiding from view, only later to be seen by millions of people around the world.
The clip was recorded and uploaded to social media, garnering millions of views and landing on TV networks around the world.
The incident led to both staffers going on leave, and Bryon stepping down from his role as CEO.
Osbourne also suffered from Parkinson’s after being diagnosed in 2019.
He died at his home in Buckinghamshire and his cause of death is yet to be determined.