How This Iconic ’80s Band Paid Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne originally appeared on Parade.
In a tribute to one of rock’s greatest legends, Pantera honored Ozzy Osbourneduring their show in Cincinnati on July 22.
As part of the band’s set, the hit ‘80s group performed a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Planet Caravan” — a track closely associated with Osbourne. What made the performance special was the inclusion of images and animated footage of the rock icon, along with photos of Pantera’s current guitarist, Zakk Wylde, who has been playing with Osbourne for nearly four decades.
The 58-year-old himself took to Instagram to express his admiration, writing: “THANK YOU FOR BLESSING THE WORLD w/YOUR KINDNESS & GREATNESS OZ – YOU BROUGHT LIGHT INTO SO MANY LIVES & MADE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.” He continued to praise Ozzy, calling him a “lion-hearted” inspiration. “I THANK THE GOOD LORD EVERY DAY FOR BLESSING MY LIFE w/YOU IN IT.”
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Fans were quick to comment on the performance, with one fan saying, “Thinking of you Zakk. Loved watching you on stage with Ozzy.”
Another shared, “Many of us got into your guitar approach because of him, Zakk. God bless you both and thanks for all the music.”
“What a blessing to have seen you perform together at his farewell, thank you so much, guys, for this unforgettable show ,” another said.
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Osbourne and Wylde’s meeting was nothing short of serendipitous. After the death of his guitarist Randy Rhoads, Osbourne was struggling to find a suitable replacement. When Wylde, a young guitarist from New Jersey, sent in a tape, Osbourne initially dismissed it, thinking he was just another “Randy Rhoads clone.” However, after a suggestion from his drummer, the rocker finally gave Wylde a chance. This marked the beginning of a decades-long collaboration, with Wylde becoming a key member of Osbourne’s band and contributing to some of his most iconic albums.
Osbourne died at the age of 76 on July 22, 2025 just weeks after his final performance with Black Sabbath.
How This Iconic ’80s Band Paid Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne first appeared on Parade on Jul 23, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
