OT - RIP Ozzy

[inkman]

I’d say Paranoid is top 10 rock song all time.  Maybe best metal song ever. It’s certainly in the conversation. 

[Mr Peabody]

Back in the ‘70s there was a Rochester band called Buzzo’s Bandits.  Was at the Penny Arcade one night and they had a heavy set lead singer who came out for the second set all wrapped up in tin foil and went into Iron Man.  Hilarious.  

[JP51]

Huge loss.... 

[LGR4GM]

Saw him at Ozzfest at Darien Lake (2008?). Played on the 2nd stage at like 2 in the afternoon and did about an hour long set... it was great. Closed with Crazy Train. 

 

[Demoted]

19 hours ago, Night Train said:

The woke culture. Fingers crossed.

RIP Ozzy . 

What a weirdo thing to say... 

 

Anyway, Ozzy was a one of a kind man and he will be missed. 

Edited 5 hours ago by Demoted

[French Collection]

Local radio station just played Sweet Leaf, this song represents the rock and roll lifestyle that Sabbath was all about plus a basic, thunderous sound.

 

[Huckleberry]

George Kooymans - Golden earring died as well today at 77.

Apparently had ALS since 2020.

Edited 3 hours ago by Huckleberry

[bob_sauve28]

22 hours ago, PonyBoy2 said:

Little known Ozzy fact....

He didn't get his license until 61.

He failed his driving test 19 previous times. 

Mr. Tinkertrain no doubt the creepiest of his songs. 

He joined Black Sabbath in 1968 and must of only been like 16, they were pretty popular shortly after so he has been a celebrity his entire adult life. So no need to drive himself I guess 

[Jorcus]

I am not a big fan of Sabbath or Metal but Paranoid is one of the catchiest songs ever written. I think you could also look at some early Sabbath and make a case for proto punk as well as Grunge with the detuned guitars.

One thing about Ozzy is that he is one of the few human beings who I think has reached cartoon status. I don't mean this in a negative way. To reach human cartoon status you have to be instantly recognizable, be totally unique and be well liked in spite of any flaws they may have. Some people have actually been turned into cartoons like Mike Tyson. I think Mr T might have been a cartoon. Hulk Hogan was a manufactured character but he certainly sells it. Muhammed Ali could have been one. There are not many individual musicians you could point to and say they are cartoon status. Maybe Elton John because he is very famous and had the costumes. It's hard to put my finger on another one. Alice Cooper would be in the same mold as Ozzy just not sure if as many people would recognize him. Anyway Rock on Ozzy.