Increase in streaming of tracks by Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath following Ozzy's death
Ozzy Osbourne's Legacy Resounds Worldwide Following His Passing
Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic heavy metal singer and former frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away on July 22 at the age of 76. Since his passing, tributes have poured in from colleagues, artists, politicians, and the sports and Hollywood worlds.
Streaming numbers on platforms like Spotify surged significantly following Osbourne's death. His solo monthly Spotify listeners jumped from 12.4 million to 18.7 million, an increase of 6.3 million, while Black Sabbath's monthly listeners rose from 19.8 million to 24.6 million.
Key individual tracks experienced major spikes in streams. Ozzy's "Crazy Train" added 8 million streams, reaching a total of 809 million. "No More Tears" gained 7 million streams, reaching 266 million. "Mama, I'm Coming Home" increased by 7.2 million streams to 245 million. Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" surged by 9.3 million streams to a cumulative 1.38 billion. "Iron Man" increased from 581 million to 587 million, and "War Pigs" added 5 million streams to reach 385 million.
This widespread resurgence of interest in Osbourne's catalog across multiple streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, has seen several of his iconic tracks enter top charts. For instance, "Crazy Train" reached No. 23 on Apple Music’s Top 100: USA.
The music community has shown its appreciation for Osbourne in various ways. The reunited Oasis projected Ozzy Osbourne's image during their performance of Live Forever in London. Liam Gallagher dedicated the next song, Rock 'n' Roll Star, to Ozzy Osbourne during the same performance. Robbie Williams paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by projecting his image during his performance of Angels in Berlin, Germany.
Pantera, who considered Osbourne a mentor, a brother, and a constant presence in their lives, released a statement about his impact on them, which can be found in an Instagram post. In response to his passing, they have postponed and cancelled shows to grieve.
Ozzy Osbourne's final show, an all-day event called Back To The Beginning, took place at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5. Since his death, Black Sabbath's monthly listeners on Spotify have surpassed 4 million. No More Tears by Ozzy Osbourne has earned 7 million new streams this week, and Mama, I'm Coming Home has gained 7 million streams since his death.
The profound impact Osbourne had on hard rock and heavy metal is evident in these streaming numbers, sparking renewed engagement from fans and the music community worldwide. His legacy will undoubtedly continue to resonate for years to come.
[1] Spotify data for Osbourne and Black Sabbath
[2] Apple Music data for "Crazy Train"
[3] Additional Spotify data for Osbourne and Black Sabbath
[4] Apple Music data for additional Osbourne tracks
[5] The unfolding events in pop-culture and entertainment have been marked by numerous tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne, with celebrities and music industry peers acknowledging his influence in classic rock and heavy metal.
[6] Fans have been revisiting his solo works, and specific EPs and albums, such as 'No More Tears' and 'Mama, I'm Coming Home', have witnessed significant boosts in streams posthumously.
[7] In the realm of pop-culture, Ozzy Osbourne's indelible footprint is etched not just in metal and hard rock, but also in the collective desire for entertainment that embraces raw intensity and enduring power.
