Liam, Noel Gallagher pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at Oasis show



Liam and Noel Gallagher are the latest musicians to honor Ozzy Osbourne following his shocking death on Tuesday at 76.

The rock star brothers paid an emotional tribute to the Prince of Darkness on Friday, July 25, during the first of seven Oasis shows at London’s Wembley Stadium.

“I want to dedicate this next one to Ozzy Osbourne,” Liam, 52, said as the band finished their tune “Live Forever” and jumped into their hit 1994 song “Rock ‘N’ Roll Star,” according to a video from the concert.

Liam and Noel Gallagher clasping hands during an Oasis concert in London on Friday, July 25. Instagram/@oasis
Oasis put a giant picture of Ozzy Osbourne on the screen on Friday night while dedicating their song “Rock ‘N’ Roll Star” to the late legend. Instagram/@oasis

Meanwhile, a giant photo of Osbourne enveloped the screen behind Liam, Noel and their bandmates as they rocked out in the Black Sabbath legend’s honor.

Osbourne’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, and four of his six children announced the heavy metal icon’s passing in a statement to The Post on Tuesday, July 22.

He died following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and other health issues.

Oasis performing at London’s Wembley Stadium on Friday, July 25. Instagram/@ollywoodksa

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” they began.

“He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,” his family added. “Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis.”

The surprising news of the “Crazy Train” singer’s death came less than three weeks after his final show with Black Sabbath in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, England.

Osbourne’s family announced the heavy metal icon’s passing on Tuesday, July 22. Redferns via Getty Images

Black Sabbath, which booted Osbourne from the group in 1979 for alcohol and drug abuse, later paid a short tribute to their former bandmate.

“Ozzy Forever,” the British rockers wrote on Instagram, along with a photo of Osbourne at their farewell final concert on July 5 in Villa Park.

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi offered another tribute on behalf of the band in a separate post.

Black Sabbath later paid tribute to their former bandmate on Instagram. Cameron Glendenning

“I just can’t believe it!” Iommi, 77, wrote on X. “My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park.”

“It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words,” he continued. “There won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.”

Besides Iommi, Black Sabbath is made up of bassist Geezer Butler, 76, and drummer Bill Ward, 77.

Ozzy Osbourne during his farewell concert with Black Sabbath on July 5. Ozzy Osbourne/Instagram

“My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family,” Iommi added. “Rest in peace, Oz. Tony.”

Scores of other bands and musicians also rushed to social media to remember the late “Blizzard of Ozz” artist after his death.

“So sad to hear the news of Ozzy Osbourne passing away,” Elton John, 78, wrote on Instagram. “He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend.”

Ozzy Osbourne with his Black Sabbath bandmates. WireImage

“No words,” Green Day frontman Billie Joel Armstrong, 53, added. “We love you Ozzy.”

Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood also paid tribute on Instagram, writing: “I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne. What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.”

As for Liam and Noel Gallagher, their tribute to Osbourne on Friday night in London came weeks after the once-feuding brothers reunited onstage for the first time in 16 years earlier this month.

Liam and Noel Gallagher reunited onstage for the first time in 16 years earlier this month. Instagram/@oasis
Liam and Noel Gallagher walking out together hand-in-hand during the current Oasis Live ’25 Tour. Instagram/@oasis

After announcing an Oasis Live ’25 Tour last summer, the “Wonderwall” songwriters kicked it off in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4.

It was the first time they performed together since splitting up after a backstage fight during the Rock en Seine festival in August 2009, and so far the Oasis shows have gone on without a hitch.

Following several upcoming dates in Britain and Ireland, the Oasis Live ’25 Tour will begin another leg in North America on Aug. 24.





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