🎙️ Sharon, Kelly & Jack Open Up on The Osbournes Podcast 🤘
Grab a cuppa (or something stronger, butt), because this one hits like a doom-laden Tony Iommi riff. On the latest episode of The Osbournes Podcast, Sharon, Kelly and Jack sat down and spoke candidly about losing the Prince of Darkness himself — and holy hell, mun… it’s emotional.
Sharon didn’t hold back.
With that classic mix of blunt honesty, dry humour and heartbreak, she revealed she never expected Ozzy to go as quickly as he did. Even surrounded by family, love, and a lifetime of chaos, his passing was a shock none of them were ready for.
Kelly, wiping away tears mid-episode, said hearing fans around the world celebrate her dad has been “both beautiful and completely devastating.” Jack added that the hardest part isn’t the silence — it’s the memories that ambush you when you least expect it. One minute you’re grabbing cereal… next minute you’re crying into your Coco Pops. Proper emotional whiplash.
The family’s raw conversation on the podcast reminds everyone just how monumental Ozzy’s presence was — not just as a metal icon, but as a dad, husband, and walking hurricane of hilarious nonsense. The stories they share — from tour mayhem to donkey-rescue chaos on the Osbournes TV show — give fans a lush, bittersweet reminder of the mad, beautiful universe that surrounded the man.
And honestly? Listening feels like being sat at their kitchen table, hearing a family try to make sense of the impossible.
You can laugh, cry, and shout “ONLY IN WALES, MUN!” even though the Osbournes aren’t Welsh… but it still feels right. 😅
Ozzy’s music shaped generations. His personality shaped culture. And his absence now? That’s a crater in the world of rock the size of the Vale of Glamorgan.
We’ll always love you, Ozzy.
We’ll always miss you.
And we’ll always yell “SHAROOOON!” at inappropriate moments in the supermarket.
🖤⚡ The Prince of Darkness may be gone, but the riff lives on.
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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