Ozzy Osbourne shared how it felt after recently being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The singer started his words in his email to Billboard:
” [To become one of the Rock Hall’s multiple inductees] feels big. I’m more than honored.”
Being Inducted As A Solo Artist Means More To Him
Ozzy was previously inducted as a member of Black Sabbath in 2008. So, this became his second induction, now as a solo artist. In the rest of his message, he said it felt different than first induction and explained why:
“Because my solo career, it’s been a much larger part of my overall music career as a whole.”
Osbourne came in fourth in the fan vote, with over 480,000 votes. He talked about it:
“[It] feels more special, and I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels that way.”
Sharon Osbourne Called For Ozzy’s Induction
Last year, Ozzy’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, said the Rock Hall should induct Ozzy as a solo artist appearance on The Adam Carolla Show because the singer has been eligible since 2006. Sharon noted:
“They know that Ozzy deserves to be there. They know he’s been a solo artist. You’ve gotta be doing it for 24 years. He’s been 43 years as a solo artist. He sold nearly a hundred million albums as a solo artist. So where is he? Induct him!”
Osbourne shared the following message on X after he learned that he was among the nominees for the class of 2024:
“I’m deeply honored to receive this news from the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. To be one of the few musicians who’s being considered for a second entry, now as a solo artist, is something I could never have imagined. After 44 years as a solo artist, the fact that I can continue to record music and receive this recognition is something I am incredibly proud of.”
It is not clear if the rocker will perform at the induction event on October 19 in Cleveland. He stopped touring due to health problems. He didn’t confirm a short set at the event but said he would wear black that night.
Cher, Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, and Kool & the Gang are the other nominees for the 2024 Hall of Fame. Some names that didn’t get picked are Mariah Carey, Eric B. & Rakim, Sade, Jane’s Addiction, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, and Sinéad O’Connor.