Dee Snider, frontman of Twisted Sister, has apologised to Kelly Osbourne after sharing a series of tweets that criticised the late Ozzy Osbourne's song-writing credits.
The 71-year-old singer had posted claims about Ozzy's song-writing credits and royalties. Kelly responded with a lengthy statement on social media, calling Dee's comments "spectacularly classless."
Apology Issued
Taking to X, Dee Snider wrote: "@KellyOsbourne I'm sorry what I said hurt you. It was never my intent. My sympathies on the loss of your dad."
The controversy began when Dee replied to fans discussing song-writing credits. He claimed: "Ozzy always had bass players write his lyrics." He added that bassist Bob Daisley and Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister often wrote Ozzy's music, and that Geezer Butler "wrote ALL of @BlackSabbath lyrics."
Kelly Defends Her Father
Kelly, 41, took to Instagram to defend her father with a statement set to his song "No More Tears." She wrote: "My father’s legacy as a musician, songwriter, singer and bandleader speaks for itself. His friends, those who love him, and millions of fans around the world that still continue to buy his records know exactly what he meant, what he contributed and what he leaves behind. His legacy will live on eternally."
In a later post, she added: "There’s something spectacularly classless about Dee Snider trying to diminish my father Ozzy Osbourne and his extraordinary abilities and achievements when he is no longer here to challenge his allegations. His music will continue influencing generations long after all of us are gone. My father doesn’t need Dee Snider’s approval to establish his place in music history."
Dee's Initial Response
Kelly also took aim at Dee's music, saying: "@deesnider your last hit… not to age myself was the year I was born over 40 years ago."
Before his full apology, Dee had expressed respect for the late singer. On August 14, he said on X: "And again. To be clear, I HAVE NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR OZZY. He was always lovely to me. @BlackSabbath changed my life! As a songwriter I can be a little touchy about credit and royalties."
Kelly has yet to respond publicly to Dee's recent apology.
