Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo didn’t maintain again in giving due to Ozzy Osbourne for serving to him obtain his musical desires on the eve of attending the funeral for the beloved heavy metallic legend. Trujillo, who carried out in Osbourne’s solo band from 1996-2003 earlier than becoming a member of Metallica, posted an extended, loving tribute to his musical icon on Tuesday (July 29) earlier than flying to Manchester, England to pay his respects.
“Sadly, we’re heading again to London at present for Ozzy’s funeral. I simply wish to say… Ozzy was the conduit for therefore many new relationships each inventive collaborations and actual, lasting friendships,” wrote Trujillo in the submit about the unhappy return to England simply weeks after Metallica shared the stage with Osbourne at what can be his last live performance, the all-star July 5 Again to the Starting present in Birmingham.
Trujillo wrote about how Ozzy’s help for his funk metallic band An infection Grooves — and his love of their tune “Remedy,” which he recorded backing vocals for — helped the band get on the street for the first time once they opened for him on his 1991-1992 Theater of Insanity tour. “He’d say ‘I’m your greatest pal Rob, I f–king love the bass and the funkier and heavier the higher!’ He was the gateway.”
Along with taking part in in Ozzy’s band, Trujillo co-wrote songs for Osbourne’s 2001’s All the way down to Earth album and laid down new bass components for the 2002 reissues of Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman, in addition to co-writing 4 songs on Osbourne’s Grammy-winning 2022 album Affected person No. 9 and taking part in on seven of the LP’s 13 tracks. Before the Again to the Starting gig, Trujillo informed Billboard that he’s “at all times there for Ozz,” and reminisced about going from “taking part in Black Sabbath songs and Ozzy solo materials at yard events at age type of 16 and 17” to being on stage and performing such iconic songs as “Iron Man” and “Struggle Pigs” alongside his hero.
His tribute message continued, “Ozzy was a humble man and typically so sincere it harm however his humorousness made all the things completely wonderful. Touring with Ozzy and Zakk [Wylde] was at all times a wild journey. These two collectively… it was a loopy, superior rollercoaster. We’re all so grateful for his coronary heart and soul. Ozzy and Black Sabbath had been and nonetheless are the soundtrack to our lives. The inspiration they gave us is past phrases. The primary actual different rock band, in my view.”
Osbourne died on July 22 at age 76, simply weeks after he carried out a solo set and a reunion set along with his unique Black Sabbath mates whereas seated on a black throne at the present at Villa Park that featured performances from Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon and plenty of extra.
Trujillo’s notice concluded with a shout-out to Osbourne’s household and a heartfelt thanks for together with Metallica in his last bow. “Now it’s time to pay our respects, share our love, and provide our help to Sharon and the household. It’s heartbreaking however we all know Ozzy gave us all the things he had in his last days,” he wrote. “I’m so honored that Lars, James, Kirk, and I (Metallica) received to have a good time with him, to share our music and Sabbath’s music on such a special occasion in Birmingham. Being a part of that meant a lot to us. Ozzy, RIP brother. We love you.”
Try Trujillo’s submit beneath.
