The encounter took place backstage, where Ozzy Osbourne, 76, shared a heartfelt moment with Axl Rose, calling him an “utter gentleman”. Ozzy was impressed to meet the Guns N’ Roses frontman, stating, “At my age, you don’t get to meet many legends”.
The Meet and Greet
- Ozzy Osbourne shared photos of the two musicians shaking hands, captioning it, “My first time meeting Axl Rose, at my age you don’t get to meet many legends, seriously an utter gentleman”.
- Axl Rose was equally thrilled, sharing his excitement on social media: “Wow!! What an EVENT!! Extremely overwhelming!! Really great crowd!! Was very emotional for everyone!! MET OZZY!! (Crazy we’d never met b4!!) He was really great!!”.
A Night to Remember
The historic night saw Guns N’ Roses pay tribute to Black Sabbath by covering four of their songs: “It’s Alright,” “Never Say Die,” “Junior’s Eyes,” and “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath”. They also performed their own hits, “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Paradise City”. Axl Rose praised Ozzy’s performance, admiring his resilience despite struggling with health issues, including Parkinson’s disease.
A Heartfelt Moment
Axl Rose was moved by Ozzy’s determination to perform, saying, “Was hard as I imagine for anyone to watch [Ozzy’s] struggles while at the same time everyone was rooting for him n’ massively respecting the challenges he took on n’ HE DID IT!!!!”. The meeting marked a special moment between two rock legends, with Axl Rose thanking Ozzy, Sharon, Black Sabbath, and the fans for having them ¹ ² ³.
While there’s no word on Slash’s account of the meeting, it’s clear that the encounter between Axl Rose and Ozzy Osbourne was a memorable one, filled with mutual respect and admiration. The event celebrated the legacy of Black Sabbath and heavy metal music, bringing together iconic bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Tool ⁴ ¹.
