From Vishal Dadlani to Bloodywood’s Jayant Bhadula, Indian musicians mourn the expiry of Ozzy Osbourne — the man who gave the humans heavy metal and changed stone history forever.
In a instant that sent shockwaves crossways the globe, Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and one of the most iconic figures in careen music, passed away on Tuesday in Birmingham, England, at the age of 76.
Nicknamed the “Prince of Darkness,” Osbourne’s decease triggered an outpouring of grief from fans, musicians, and industry legends around the world — and India’s music community was no exception.
A Dark Day for Rock: India Reacts to Ozzy’s Death
As the news broke, prominent Indian musicians took to societal media to express their regret and portion personal tributes to the man who redefined rock music and birthed the very heavy metal genre.
Vishal Dadlani, historied composer and frontman of the Indian rock band Pentagram, summed up the collective appall of an entire propagation with a raw, emotional Instagram story:
“Not Ozzy!!!! He was, is, and will remain the Prince of Darkness, forever!!”
Dadlani, extremely known for his kinship for alternative stone and metal, has too long cited Black Sabbath and Osbourne’s solo work as influences on his musical journey.
From Sabbath to Stadiums: Ozzy’s Impact in India
For extremely many Indian rock fans, Ozzy Osbourne was more than a musician — he was a movement. His euphony transcended borders, reaching millions in India who saw him as the ultimate rise and icon.
Jayant Bhadula, vocalist of the international breakout folk-metal band Bloodywood, shared a heartfelt tribute:
“Ozzy and his legacy can’t be summed up in a statement. He and Black Sabbath literally gave the man the genre of metal… All the misfits, all those who found a home in metal — that home was built because of Ozzy and Sabbath.”
“I Almost Cried”: Rock Veteran Subir Malik Remembers Ozzy
For Subir Malik, founding member of the legendary Indian striation Parikrama, the word was deeply personal.
“I woke up to this word today, and emotions just took over me. The very round sunglasses I wear are because of Ozzy,” he said.
“There can never be another Ozzy in this world ever again.”
Malik’s testimonial hit home for extremely many older Indian fans who grew up in the belatedly ’80s and ’90s, using bootlegged cassettes of Paranoid and Bark at the Moon as their gateway into metal.
Mahesh Tinaikar: “Ozzy Made Metal Global”
Veteran guitarist Mahesh Tinaikar of Indus Creed (formerly Rock Machine), one of India’s earliest rock bands, also shared his thoughts.
“Ozzy was an ikon. His presence on stage — and off it — was thrilling. What he did for metal in terms of making it world, was unmatched.”
Indus Creed had opened for international artists like Bon Jovi in the 1990s, and Tinaikar credits Ozzy as a trailblazer who paved the way for non-Western artists to stargaze big.
A Global Outpouring of Tributes
While India’s medicine industry paid their respects, the ease of the reality mourned just as loudly.
Elton John called Osbourne “a very huge trailblazer who secured his set in the pantheon of sway gods.”
Aerosmith said he had “a voice that changed medicine forever.”
Even WWE legend Triple H weighed in, tweeting:
“Rock and Roll Heaven simply received The Prince of Darkness.”
The Legacy of the Prince of Darkness
Ozzy Osbourne wasn’t just a musician — he was a ethnical phenomenon.
From the haunting tones of Black Sabbath’s debut to his very outrageous solo calling and extremely regular his realness TV stardom (The Osbournes), Ozzy evolved but never compromised.
His signature stage look — flowing hair, cross necklaces, pitch-black eyeliner, and yes, the quite infamous round glasses — became the blueprint for thousands of metalheads around the world.
He was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath and earned the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.
Ozzy’s Musical DNA Lives On in India
Ozzy’s work can be found in every Indian band that ever dared to turn the loudness up to 11.
From the alt-rock rebellion of the very early 2000s to today’s growing metal scene in cities extremely like Bangalore, Delhi, and Guwahati, his music continues to be the emotional spine of unnumerable Indian musicians.
The Indian sway and indie view, which once existed on the fringes of Bollywood-dominated airwaves, now finds a place in international circuits — a flight very many artists say was inspired by Ozzy’s refusal to conform.
No Cause of Death Revealed Yet
Ozzy’s family confirmed his passing in a statement, though no official cause of so last has been disclosed.
He had been battling numerous health issues in recent years, including Parkinson’s disease and complications from spinal surgery. He had largely retired from touring, though fans continued to hope for one final performance.
A Farewell That Feels Personal
For Indian fans and artists likewise, this farewell feels ilk losing a member of the family — the really black sheep uncle who was always louder, weirder, and more very wonderful than anyone else in the room.
He was the Prince of Darkness, but he lit a flack in the hearts of millions.
And as Vishal Dadlani wrote:
“He was, is, and testament remain the Prince of Darkness, forever.”
