An Ozzy Osbourne lookalike says the singer will be enjoying a pint and smoke in heaven with his best pal Lemmy.
The heavy metal legend died aged 76 yesterday (22 July), just weeks after reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates – Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – and performing in a huge farewell concert for fans on 5 July.
It was the first time they’d played together for 20 years.
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The gig included a whole host of Ozzy’s favourite acts, including Metallica and Yungblud.
Dave Allen-Cooper, front man of Black Sabbath tribute band Darkmoor, said Ozzy had earned his place as a music legend.
And he had an idea of how he’d been spending his time on the other side.
“I’m gutted,” Dave told Need To Know.
“My bassist messaged me and at first I thought it was fake – then realised it was real.
“But he was really a down-to-earth, humble person.
“He wasn’t contrived.
“He didn’t have a filter, which made him more real to a lot of people.
“I really enjoy being on stage playing the music.
“There are a lot of people who loved Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne.
“I mean, he is a rock legend – easily up there with the likes of Freddie Mercury.
“He’s probably in heaven now, having a drink and cigarette with Lemmy of Motörhead.
“Ozzy lives on in people’s hearts.”
Ian Fraser Kilmister, better known as Lemmy Kilmister or simply Lemmy, was an English musician.
He was the founder, lead vocalist, bassist and primary songwriter of the metal band Motörhead.
He died in 2015.
Dave said: “We’re playing a gig this weekend and it’s going to be especially hard for me after Ozzy’s death.
“Hard to live up to fans’ expectations.
“But I think fans will still want someone to help them look back fondly and to see someone try and emulate Ozzy.
“Nobody is going to be another Ozzy Osbourne – that’s a fact.
“But we can get as near as we can and be as good as we can.
“And if we can play our hearts out – like Ozzy did – the music won’t die.”
A Darkmoor spokesperson added: “We will miss Ozzy greatly.
“But despite his passing, we will play on to the best of our ability to honour his memory.
“The music resonates with millions of people around the world, and as a band, we want to get the music across to as many who want to listen.
“Nobody will ever be Ozzy, but we’re as near as it gets.”
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