Ozzy Osbourne might be honored through the October nineteenth Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame induction ceremony with a speech by Jack Black and an all-star musical tribute that includes Device singer Maynard James Keenan different rock luminaries.
It marks Ozzy’s second induction to the Rock Corridor after getting in as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006. This time, his induction honors his profession outdoors of Sabbath, with the ceremony that includes a tribute to Ozzy’s legendary solo work. The occasion might be televised dwell on Disney+, with a later broadcast on ABC.
As for the musical tribute, a star-studded solid of Keenan, Billy Idol, and Jelly Roll will sing songs from Ozzy’s solo profession, backed by a band together with bassist Rob Trujillo (who was in Ozzy’s band earlier than he joined Metallica), Ozzy’s trusty axeman Zakk Wylde, Wolfgang Van Halen, Purple Scorching Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens, and producer Andrew Watt.
“I don’t know what to suppose,” Osbourne instructed Rolling Stone through electronic mail. “I’m nonetheless in shock that I’m getting inducted for a second time. However on the identical time, I’m very excited.”
Jack Black has been tapped to ship the speech inducting Ozzy, who known as the actor and Tenacious D founder “one of many few nice actors that can also be a real rock & curler and never appearing the half.”
“Jack invited my household to the College of Rock film premiere in 2002,” Ozzy stated. “I’ve all the time been an enormous fan of his.”
The Prince of Darkness personally acknowledged every singer within the electronic mail with Rolling Stone.
“Maynard has been a real household good friend since 1997,” Ozzy wrote. “He’s such a artistic drive. There are few artists who can hold three profitable bands going for a number of many years,” referring to Device, A Good Circle, and Puscifer.
Ozzy went on to say that “Billy Idol needs to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame” and that he was excited to listen to nation singer Jelly Roll interpret his songs.
“Who doesn’t love Jelly Roll?” he added. “His voice is soulful, pure, and soiled. I’m so honored that somebody would do that for me who I’ve by no means had the pleasure of assembly.”
Beneath you’ll be able to see the Rock Corridor’s Instagram submit asserting the musical tribute.