Ozzy Osbourne has finally secured his place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On October 19, the induction ceremony brought together some of music’s greatest legends, including Cher, Foreigner, and Peter Frampton, but the event’s standout moment belonged to the Prince of Darkness himself.
Although Ozzy wasn’t able to perform a full set, he made a memorable entrance by opening his signature track “Crazy Train” with an unforgettable “All aboard!” The song was brought to life by an all-star lineup featuring Tool’s Maynard James Keenan, Wolfgang Van Halen, Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, producer Andrew Watt, and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith. They delivered the classic with precision and passion—Maynard nailed every note while Wolfgang flawlessly tackled Randy Rhoads’ iconic parts, much to the delight of the cheering crowd. In that moment, Ozzy’s approving look said more than words ever could.
During his induction speech, Ozzy kept it real and raw. “Well, here we are. You know what? I can’t believe I’m here myself. Let me get the thank yous out of the way, because I’m not going to bore you with a long, drawn-out fucking monologue,” he declared. He expressed deep gratitude to everyone who supported him, especially his fans, whom he credited for his ongoing success.
Ozzy also paid tribute to the many incredible musicians he had the honor to work with over the years. He made a special mention of Randy Rhoads, stating, “But I’ve got to say one thing for a guy by the name of Randy Rhoads. If I hadn’t met Randy Rhoads, I don’t think I’d be sitting here now.” He didn’t stop there—Ozzy gave heartfelt thanks to his wife Sharon, who he credited with saving his life, as well as his grandbabies and babies, wrapping up his thanks with genuine emotion.
With that, Ozzy handed the stage back, leaving the audience and fellow musicians in awe of his enduring impact on rock history.
