Rob Halford’s Heartfelt Reaction to Ozzy Osbourne’s Passing

## Rob Halford Reflects on Ozzy Osbourne’s Passing

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford shared his deep sorrow following the recent death of Ozzy Osbourne. He revealed in an interview that upon hearing the news, he “just curled up in a ball and bawled [his] eyes out for hours.”

### The Shock of Loss

“I just couldn’t believe it,” Halford expressed during a conversation with WRIF’s *Talkin’ Rock with Meltdown*. “I still can’t believe it now. I’m still grieving, like so many people.” The music community felt a profound impact from Osbourne’s passing, as fans gathered to honor him.

### A Tribute to a Legend

Osbourne passed away from a heart attack at the age of 76 on July 22. His funeral took place on July 30, with crowds in Birmingham chanting his name and celebrating his legacy with music. Halford mentioned that Judas Priest had a performance scheduled for the day after the news broke. To honor Osbourne’s significant influence, they performed ‘Giants in the Sky’ from their *Invincible Shield* album.

“The song speaks about those we love in music who have transitioned to a better place,” Halford explained. “And for that performance, we added Ozzy at the end.”

### Cherished Memories

Reflecting on past interactions, Halford noted that he hadn’t been able to attend Osbourne’s farewell show earlier in July. “We used to text occasionally,” he recalled. “It’s been a while since we connected, but I treasure the moments I had to sing with him during his time with Black Sabbath.” Halford emphasized that their shared experiences and musical bond would always remain intact.

### Acknowledgment of Causes

The confirmation of Osbourne’s cause of death earlier this month provided additional context. A death certificate indicated he passed away from a heart attack “out of hospital,” further listing “coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease” as contributing factors.

With such a significant loss in the rock world, how are you remembering Ozzy?