In an emotional essay, Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler reflected on playing with Ozzy Osbourne for the final time.

The former Black Sabbath frontman's unpredictable spirit wasn’t just limited to interviews, either. Osbourne delighted in showing up where you least expected him, like lending his voice to the Trolls: World Tour cast roster as the gravel-throated King Thrash, proving he could still bring the heavy even in animated form.

Yes, Black Sabbath ( Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward) fired Osbourne in 1979 over his substance abuse and an overall disinterest in doing anything with the band. They replace Ozzy with Ronnie James Dio, ushering in the "Heaven and Hell" era—and the longstanding rumor that Ozzy held a grudge against Dio. But is that true?

"I didn’t realize then that I would never see Ozzy again after that night," Butler writes of the July 5 "Back to the Beginning" show in England.

Ozzy Osbourne was known for his wild stage persona and outrageous rock star antics, but behind the scenes, he had a heart of gold, according to his longtime Black Sabbath bandmate, Geezer Butler. In an essay for The Sunday Times, Butler revealed that in real life, Osbourne was the opposite of his ...

Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath didn't just lose a bandmate with the death of Ozzy Osbourne - he also lost a friend.

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler shared memories of Ozzy Osbourne's final performance before the rock legend's death at 76, reflecting on their 57-year friendship.

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Black Sabbath bassist Terence 'Geezer' Butler shared an essay about his friendship with Ozzy Osbourne and their final gig together before the rocker's death at age 762. In the essay, Butler said he 'wasn’t prepared to see how frail he was.

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has paid a tender tribute to his friend and former bandmate Ozzy Osbourne, sharing his memories of how "the most incredible journey of our lives" began. Butler's recollections come in an essay penned for The Sunday Times, published yesterday, July 27.

The Black Sabbath bassist shared details of Osbourne’s final performance, including how “frail” he had become, in an essay for the Sunday Times. Butler said the iconic rocker needed the assistance of three people while rehearsing and had to sit down while he sang.

Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy continues to cement itself on the charts as fans turn to his music while mourning his death. Osbourne died at age 76 on July 22 after a years-long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.