"Despite the absence of Ozzy Osbourne, the music world is graced with an emotional tribute by Wolfgang Van Halen, as he performs a cover of Mama, I'm Coming Home in honor of the Prince of Darkness."
Wolfgang Van Halen, son of the legendary Eddie Van Halen, honoured the music icon Ozzy Osbourne at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held in Cleveland, OH on October 19. The all-star tribute featured notable artists such as Chad Smith, Robert Trujillo, and Billy Idol, celebrating Ozzy's enduring legacy [1][4].
During the ceremony, Wolfgang performed "Mama, I'm Coming Home," a song that has been covered by bands like Dali Van Gogh as a heartfelt tribute to the late artist [2]. While specific details about Wolfgang's performance of the song are not documented in the search results, its inclusion in the tribute highlights the song's significance in honouring Ozzy.
Throughout the performance, Wolfgang's voice was superb, and he played a guitar solo on his EVH SA-126 Special. He dedicated the performance to Ozzy, expressing his sadness about the music legend's passing to the crowd [5].
In addition to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tribute, tributes to Ozzy's music and influence have been pouring in from various events and artists. Fans gathered at the Vans Warped Tour for emotional commemorations of his impact on rock music [3]. Other artists, like David Lee Roth, have delivered energetic tributes by performing songs connected to Ozzy or his musical affiliates [5].
Aside from the tributes, Mammoth, the band led by Wolfgang, has been making waves with their upcoming third album, titled The End. They have already released a blockbuster horror-themed music video for the opening track of the album [6].
In a touching gesture, Wolfgang shared an image with Ozzy backstage at the Rock Hall ceremony, captioned "Legend" and "Thank you for everything, Ozzy." This image encapsulates the deep respect and admiration that Wolfgang has for the music icon [7].
It's worth noting that Wolfgang had previously put the Eddie Van Halen-Randy Rhoads rivalry to bed by joining others to cover "Crazy Train" at Ozzy's Rock Hall induction [8]. This collaboration underscores the unity and camaraderie within the music industry in celebrating Ozzy's legacy.
In an interview, Wolfgang shared that writing songs is what brings him purpose with Mammoth. He believes that his music, in its own way, continues the legacy of his father and pays homage to the music icons who have inspired him [9].
As the music world continues to mourn the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, tributes like Wolfgang's serve as a testament to the enduring impact of the iconic musician and his music.
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