Rock icon Alice Cooper delivered a poignant tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne during his recent performance in Cardiff, honouring the Black Sabbath frontman as "one of rock 'n' roll's greatest giants."
A Touching On-Stage Moment
The shock rock pioneer paused his electrifying set to share heartfelt words about his longtime friend and fellow music legend, who passed away earlier this year at age 76. "Tonight, we play for Ozzy," Cooper declared to the emotional crowd.
Decades of Rock Brotherhood
Cooper reflected on their shared history, saying, "We came up together, we toured together, we raised hell together. The world lost one of its true originals when we lost Ozzy." The audience responded with thunderous applause and chants of "Ozzy! Ozzy!"
Cardiff Crowd Honors a Metal God
The Welsh capital's music fans joined Cooper in celebrating Osbourne's legacy, with many holding up homemade signs bearing the rocker's image. Cooper performed several Sabbath classics throughout the night, including an especially moving rendition of "Iron Man."
Music critics and fans alike are calling it one of the most genuine tributes in recent rock history, perfectly capturing the spirit of a man who helped define heavy metal.
