The band, who credit the metal legend with giving them their big break, recently performed at Osbourne’s farewell show on July 5

Jack White, Metallica, Rob Zombie, Elton John and more paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the Black Sabbath frontman died at 76 on Tuesday morning. Osbourne had been recovering from several spinal surgeries as well as his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease.

The late legend is survived by his first wife, Thelma Riley and their children, Jessica, Lewis and adopted son Eliot. With Sharon, he shares kids Aimee, Jack and Kelly - the latter of whom the heavy metal pioneer got to see get engaged to Slipknot's Sid Wilson at Black Sabbath's goodbye show.

Rock royalty is paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died today at 76.

Metallica, Elton John, and Alice Cooper lead tributes to ‘unmatched showman’ Ozzy Osbourne - Fellow legends of heavy metal along with stars of music, film and TV are honouring the British rocker follo

Ozzy Osbourne inspired musicians of all genres, and no one has been shy about praising the late singer for his positive impact.

The heavy-metal nearly bought a La Jolla estate. “Mind you, my wife finds another house she wants to buy every other week,” he said. “How many do we have? Seven.”

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