{"id":13527,"date":"2025-11-17T05:22:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T05:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=13527"},"modified":"2025-11-17T05:22:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T05:22:48","slug":"%f0%9f%96%a4-north-star-is-gone-yungblud-breaks-silence-on-ozzy-osbournes-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=13527","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udda4 \u2018North Star\u2019 Is Gone: YUNGBLUD Breaks Silence on Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s Death"},"content":{"rendered":"

LONDON, U.K.<\/span><\/b>\u2014In his first extensive comments since the passing of rock legend <\/span>Ozzy Osbourne<\/span><\/b> on July 22, 2025, British artist <\/span>YUNGBLUD<\/span><\/b> (legal name Dominic Harrison) has offered a deeply personal and emotional reflection on the profound mentorship he received from the <\/span>\u201cPrince of Darkness.\u201d1<\/sup><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Speaking to NME<\/i> on the launch of his new immersive retail and creative space, “b.r.a.t.,” Harrison revealed that Osbourne\u2019s unconventional life was a crucial source of validation for his own artistic identity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI haven’t really spoken about Ozzy, so it’s weird, you know,\u201d Harrison said, his voice reflecting the raw grief of the last few weeks. \u201cOzzy would provide me this hope that there was an avenue for someone like me in the world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Bond: Data Points of a Rock Star Friendship<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The connection between the 76-year-old Black Sabbath co-founder and the 28-year-old rock-pop punk star was cemented over three years, quickly becoming one of the most unexpected and touching dynamics in music.2<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

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Event<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDate \/ Year<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSignificance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Music Video Debut<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nMarch 11, 2022<\/span><\/td>\nOzzy & Sharon Osbourne star in Yungblud\u2019s music video for the song<\/b> “The Funeral.”<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mentorship Begins<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n2022\u20132025<\/span><\/td>\nOzzy took Harrison under his wing, offering advice; Sharon provided career guidance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Farewell Performance<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nJuly 5, 2025<\/span><\/td>\nYungblud performs an emotional cover of Black Sabbath\u2019s song \u201cChanges\u201d<\/b> at Osbourne\u2019s final show, Back to the Beginning<\/i>, in Birmingham.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Final Gift Exchange<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nJuly 5, 2025<\/span><\/td>\nA viral video shows Yungblud gifting Osbourne a custom cross necklace in return for the one Ozzy had given him previously.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ozzy\u2019s Passing<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nJuly 22, 2025<\/span><\/td>\nOzzy Osbourne dies at the age of 76, less than three weeks after his final concert.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The intimate nature of their relationship was publicly confirmed when Ozzy\u2019s family noted Harrison’s striking similarities to the legendary rocker, with Sharon and Kelly Osbourne stating his answers during a quiz were \u201cjust like Dad.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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For Harrison, Osbourne’s influence was not merely musical, but existential. He saw in the iconic rocker a kindred spirit who had defied convention.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI was always a bit over the top, I was always seen to be a bit crazy, I was always seen to be a bit loud,\u201d Harrison reflected. \u201cBut when kind of some people saw that as a negative, Ozzy would provide me this hope that there was an avenue for someone like me in the world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This sentiment echoes the emotional tribute the artist posted on Instagram shortly after Osbourne’s death, vowing to honor his mentor’s spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cYou have been my North Star for everything for as long as I can remember from when I was misunderstood as a child to the way people thought I was just a little \u2018too much\u2019 or \u2018strange\u2019 in my life and career,\u201d Harrison wrote in his post. \u201cI promise you with all my heart I will try my best and make it my life\u2019s journey to keep the sprit that you started and what you have taught me alive.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Harrison confirmed he plans to honor that promise by continuing to perform his emotional cover of <\/span>\u201cChanges\u201d<\/span><\/b> at every show.3<\/sup><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Next Chapter: Legacy and Connection<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The loss of his idol has prompted YUNGBLUD to reflect on the nature of legacy<\/b>\u2014a concept that now defines his ambition.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAll I care about are the people outside, and I want to make this the most magical adventure for them, and something that we\u2019re gonna have together,\u201d he said. This focus is physically manifesting in his new London flagship store, “b.r.a.t.,”<\/b> which is designed to be a vibrant community hub offering everything from live music and fashion to therapy and tarot readings.<\/span><\/p>\n

As YUNGBLUD embarks on his world tour in the coming weeks, hitting the U.S. first before heading to Europe and the U.K. next year, the memory and advice of the late rock icon will undoubtedly travel with him.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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