For the prince of darkness, you sure brought all the light to the world. A smile and a voice both sinister and like a warm hug alike, teaching the world that it is beautiful to live outside of the box. To see and accept each other for who we truly are.
You have been my North Star for everything for as long as I can remember, from when I felt misunderstood as a child to the way people thought I was just a little “too much” or “strange” throughout my life and career.
What you did, who you were and how you supported me and countless others provided an avenue to run down when the world would turn its nose up.
I didn’t think you would leave so soon. The last time we met, you were so full of life and that iconic laugh man—a cackle that filled up every room. But as it is written with legends, they seem to know things that we don’t.
You will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. Your cross I wear around my neck is the most precious thing I own.
You asked me if there was anything you could do for me once and as I said then and as I will say now the music was enough. You started it for all of us.
I promise you I will try my best and make it my life’s journey to keep the spirit alive – the spirit that you started and taught me. I will give it my best shot. To sing “Changes” for you at an event surrounded by legends inspired by you to a crowd that loved you was truly my life’s greatest honor and I will play this song every night for the rest of my life.
You’re my hero in every regard. I’m absolutely broken.
I sit here now on a flight from Tampa, Florida to London listening to “Dreamer” trying to understand the fact that I now live in a world where there is no Ozzy Osbourne. I look for you in the clouds. I hope to see you up here ‘avin a drink with Randy.
You will live forever in my heart. I will never forget you.
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