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Tony Iommi Breaks Down in Tears, Expresses Deep Brotherhood with Ozzy Osbourne

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has moved fans worldwide after delivering an emotional tribute to his lifelong friend and bandmate, Ozzy Osbourne. Speaking in a recent sit-down interview just days ago, Iommi’s voice cracked and his eyes welled up as he opened up about the unbreakable bond he shares with the iconic frontman a bond forged through decades of music, turmoil, and unwavering loyalty.

Now 77, Iommi has been celebrated for shaping the heavy, dark sound that defined Black Sabbath. But in this rare and heartfelt moment, it wasn’t his legendary riffs that commanded attention it was his vulnerability. “It’s more than just music,” Iommi said. “Ozzy is like a brother to me. We’ve been through so much together good times, bad times, and everything in between. No matter what happened, that bond was never broken.”

The timing of Iommi’s comments comes as Ozzy, 76, continues to face health challenges that have kept him largely out of the public eye. After undergoing multiple surgeries and grappling with Parkinson’s disease, the singer has significantly reduced his public appearances, sparking concern among fans. Iommi admitted that watching his friend’s struggles has been heartbreaking. “It hurts to see him like this,” he said. “But every time we talk, we still have that same laugh. That’s what keeps me going.”

Black Sabbath’s story remains one of rock’s most enduring legacies. Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1968, the band helped create the blueprint for heavy metal, influencing generations of artists. Over the decades, the group navigated internal conflicts, substance abuse battles, and the pressures of fame. Yet, as Iommi reflected, the connection between him and Ozzy was always the band’s true heartbeat. “We’ve argued, we’ve fought, but it’s always been from a place of caring,” he shared. “When you’ve shared as much life as we have, it’s impossible not to love someone like family.”

The pair’s history includes numerous reunions, most notably their 2011 comeback and the farewell “The End” tour in 2017. Despite their different paths since then, they’ve remained in close contact. Iommi revealed that even now, they check in on each other regularly. “It’s not just about the music anymore it’s about looking out for each other,” he said.

Following the interview’s release earlier this week, social media platforms flooded with tributes and messages of support. Fans shared memories of the band’s golden years and expressed deep appreciation for the brotherhood that has endured for over half a century.

Closing his remarks, Iommi summed up the sentiment in a way only a lifelong friend could: “People see the shows, the albums, the fame. But for me, the greatest thing I go

t from Black Sabbath wasn’t the music it was the brother I found in Ozzy.”

For fans, that statement serves as a poignant reminder: beyond the roaring guitars and sold-out arenas, the true legacy of Black Sabbath lies in friendship, loyalty, and love that time cannot diminish. But now he is no more

Farewell my friend Ozzy Osbourne.