Alice Cooper Gives Detailed Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne – ‘Whole World Is Mourning’

Following the sad news of Ozzy Osbourne‘s death, fans and celebrities shared an outpouring of tributes. Rocker Alice Cooper was among the legends praising the iconic Osbourne. See his touching tribute.

Alice Cooper Pays Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

On July 22, Cooper took to Instagram to share a beautiful tribute to Osbourne.

“Tonight, we found out that the world lost Ozzy just minutes before going on stage in Cardiff, Wales, which is about 2 hours from the place where Ozzy was born,” the caption shared. “Before going on stage, Alice recorded the following quote for his radio show ‘Alice’s Attic’:”

Well, we all know that time is going to take us rockers, but when the giants fall, it’s really hard to accept. Even though everybody saw it coming with Ozzy, it just took our breath away when it happened. So Ozzy and family — your records and your music and your legend and all that you brought — the humor to the rock business — will live on forever and we’re gonna miss you man.

Alice Cooper Dedicated Show to Osbourne

The Instagram post’s caption noted, “Alice and his band then dedicated tonight’s show to Ozzy’s memory and they were able to celebrate along with the crowd who had also just learned of this great loss for rock n roll.”

After their show, “Alice summed up his thoughts” about Osbourne.

“The whole world is mourning Ozzy tonight. Over his long career, he earned immense respect among his peers and from fans around the world as an unmatched showman and cultural icon. I always saw Ozzy as a cross between the prince of darkness, which is the persona his fans saw, and the court jester. That was the side that his family and friends saw,” he said.

Cooper continued, “He was and will continue to be a rock n roll legend. Rock n Roll is a family and a fraternity. When we lose one of our own it bleeds. I wish I would have gotten to know my brother Ozzy better. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and the rest of the Ozzy brood — our prayers are with you tonight. A titanic boulder has crashed, but rock will roll on.”

The caption concluded, “Rest easy Ozzy and we’ll see you on the other side! — Alice, Sheryl, Chuck, Ryan, Tommy, Nita, Glen and our entire crew.”

At the end of his show, Cooper paid tribute, telling the crowd, “Say goodnight to Ozzy.” Attendees joined in chanting Ozzy’s name.