Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo didn’t maintain again in giving because of 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 thus many new relationships each artistic collaborations and actual, lasting friendships,” wrote Trujillo within the put up concerning the unhappy return to England simply weeks after Metallica shared the stage with Osbourne at what could be his closing live performance, the all-star July 5 Back to the Beginning present in Birmingham.
Trujillo wrote about how Ozzy’s assist for his funk metallic band An infection Grooves — and his love of their track “Remedy,” which he recorded backing vocals for — helped the band get on the street for the primary time after they opened for him on his 1991-1992 Theater of Insanity tour. “He’d say ‘I’m your greatest buddy Rob, I f–king love the bass and the funkier and heavier the higher!’ He was the gateway.”
Along with enjoying in Ozzy’s band, Trujillo co-wrote songs for Osbourne’s 2001’s Right 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 enjoying on seven of the LP’s 13 tracks. Earlier than the Again to the Starting gig, Trujillo informed Billboard that he’s “always there for Ozz,” and reminisced about going from “enjoying Black Sabbath songs and Ozzy solo materials at yard events at age kind of 16 and 17” to being on stage and performing such iconic songs as “Iron Man” and “Warfare Pigs” alongside his hero.
His tribute message continued, “Ozzy was a humble man and typically so trustworthy it damage however his humorousness made the whole lot 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 various rock band, for my part.”
Osbourne died on July 22 at age 76, simply weeks after he carried out a solo set and a reunion set along with his authentic Black Sabbath mates whereas seated on a black throne on the present at Villa Park that featured performances from Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon and lots of extra.
Trujillo’s be aware concluded with a shout-out to Osbourne’s household and a heartfelt thanks for together with Metallica in his closing bow. “Now it’s time to pay our respects, share our love, and supply our assist to Sharon and the household. It’s heartbreaking however we all know Ozzy gave us the whole lot he had in his closing days,” he wrote. “I’m so honored that Lars, James, Kirk, and I (Metallica) bought to have a good time with him, to share our music and Sabbath’s music on such a big day in Birmingham. Being a part of that meant a lot to us. Ozzy, RIP brother. We love you.”
Take a look at Trujillo’s put up beneath.