Yungblud Says Ozzy Osbourne Was 'So Full of Life' Just Before His Death
Yungblud recalled his final meeting with Ozzy Osbourne — who he considered family.
parade.comHere’s what's currently known about Yungblud and his Ozzy Osbourne tribute status.
- Yungblud has publicly honored Ozzy Osbourne multiple times since the rock legend’s passing in 2025. Reports highlight emotional tributes at performances, including dedicated covers of Black Sabbath and Ozzy solo classics and remarks about Ozzy changing his life.[2][5][6]
- He notably performed a cover of Changes in Birmingham, Ozzy’s hometown, during a 2024–2025 run, and he has spoken about Ozzy being a mentor and a guiding light for his career.[2]
- At major award shows and tours, Yungblud has worn Ozzy’s insignia or necklace in a tribute context, reinforcing the ongoing homage to Ozzy in his live appearances.[3]
- Media coverage across late 2025 and early 2026 continues to frame Yungblud’s relationship with Ozzy as a lasting influence, with pieces detailing his feelings about Ozzy’s passing and his commitment to keeping Ozzy’s legacy alive through live performances.[5][6][8]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest specific show-by-show tributes (dates, venues, songs performed) and summarize them in a timeline. I can also compile a short list of the most frequently cited quotes Yungblud has used in these tributes and provide links to the articles. Would you like me to do that?
Note: Since you’re in Dallas, Texas, and were asking for the latest news, I can focus on the most recent U.S. appearances and tributes if you want a localized recap.