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\n\tHow do you follow a mega-all-star tribute like the one the inimitable Ozzy Osbourne received in England in July? The VMAs chose their spots by enlisting a pair of suitable, generation-spanning pair of singers \u2014 Aerosmith\u2019s Steven Tyler and British young gun Yungblud \u2014\u00a0and focusing on three hits.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe tribute began with a video of Osbourne\u2019s son Jack surrounded by four of Ozzy\u2019s grandchildren, saying \u201cI know for sure [this tribute] would make him incredibly happy.\u201d And then all five family members united to shout, \u201cAnd in the words of our papa, \u2018Let\u2019s go crazy!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tYungblud channeled Ozzy with impressive power, especially on the opening song, \u201cCrazy Train.\u201d But after playing most of the song, the band shifted gears, moving into the only Black Sabbath song performed during the tribute, the 1972 ballad \u201cChanges.\u201d The song transitioned naturally into the inevitable closer, \u201cMama I\u2019m Coming Home,\u201d which featured a stellar performance from 77-year-old Tyler, accompanied by Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. Yungblud joined the pair at the front of the stage for the final chorus while Perry peeled off a solo.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe Black Sabbath singer died at age 76 on July 22, just a few weeks after his final performance at the all-star \u201cBack to the Beginning\u201d concert in his native Birmingham, U.K. He had been recovering from several spinal surgeries as well as his ongoing battle with Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n
\n\tFollowing Osbourne\u2019s death, Aerosmith said in a statement they were \u201cheartbroken\u201d to hear about the passing of \u201cour brother in rock, Ozzy Osbourne. A voice that changed music forever.\u201d <\/p>\n
\n\tYungblud paid his respects on a post that highlighted the mentorship he received from Osbourne. He posted photos of the moment Yungblud presented Osbourne with a cross necklace that he had custom made, returning a gesture, as Osbourne had previously gifted him a similar piece of jewelry off his neck. Osbourne also appeared in Yungblud\u2019s \u201cThe Funeral\u201d music video alongside his wife, Sharon, in September 2022.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe 2025 MTV VMAs, hosted by LL Cool J, has a stacked performance lineup that also includes Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr, Alex Warren, J Balvin featuring DJ Snake, Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Conan Gray and Tate McRae, among others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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