Just hours after the world learned of Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, Lady Gaga delivered an emotional tribute that left fans speechless during her July 22 concert at San Francisco’s Chase Center.
As part of her dynamic “Mayhem Ball” tour, Gaga closed the show with a heartfelt nod to the late rock legend. When the lights dimmed for her final song, “How Bad Do U Want Me,” she walked onstage wearing a striking T-shirt featuring Ozzy’s face. Her dancers joined her, each sporting shirts boldly printed with “Ozzy.” It was a simple but powerful image—an arena full of people pausing to honor one of rock’s greatest.
After the final number ended, Gaga and her crew lined up at the front of the stage. As Ozzy’s iconic “Crazy Train” played through the speakers, the entire arena erupted. Gaga and her dancers began to headbang with the crowd, creating a moment that felt more like a rock ritual than a pop concert. Then, with tears in her eyes, she leaned into the mic and said just six words: “I’ll miss you, Ozzy. Always will.”
The tribute quickly spread across social media. One fan posted, “I didn’t expect to cry at a Gaga concert, but here we are.” Another wrote, “She didn’t just perform—she honored him the best way she could.”
A Bond Beyond Genres
Though they came from different musical worlds, Gaga and Ozzy had a deep mutual admiration. Over the years, Gaga often cited Ozzy as a creative inspiration. The two met in 2014 at the MusiCares Person of the Year event, where Sharon Osbourne stepped aside so Gaga and Ozzy could have a heartfelt moment together. They laughed, embraced, and posed for photos that fans still treasure.
Many hoped for a collaboration between the two boundary-pushing artists, but while it never happened in the studio, Gaga’s tribute on stage felt like a spiritual duet—her energy meeting his legacy in one unforgettable moment.
Saying Goodbye Through Song
Ozzy Osbourne’s family had confirmed his peaceful passing earlier that day. Surrounded by loved ones in the U.K., he died at age 76 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Just weeks earlier, he gave his final performance at a historic Black Sabbath reunion in Birmingham.
Gaga’s tribute felt perfectly timed—a spontaneous act of respect and remembrance from one icon to another. As one fan online put it, “Ozzy would’ve loved it. A little bit wild, a little bit loud, and full of heart.”
In those few minutes of music, love, and memory, Gaga gave fans a chance to grieve—and celebrate. As “Crazy Train” thundered on and Gaga’s voice rang out, the night became more than a concert. It became a goodbye.
@alexleavenworth “I’ll miss you, Ozzy” 🥺 #LadyGaga pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during night 1 of 3 of the #MayhemBall tour in #SF 1m
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