Old friend of Ozzy Osbourne appreciates his enduring impact following demise
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Grammy-winning American record producer Andrew Watt paid tribute to the late rock icon Ozzy Osbourne following his death on Tuesday, July 22, at the age of 76.
Watt and Ozzy Osbourne collaborated closely on the album Ordinary Man, released in 2020. Watt produced the record and played a significant creative role. Their relationship evolved beyond professional collaboration into a strong personal friendship. Watt described their connection as "unlike anything else" he had ever experienced, emphasizing that they talked every day and were very close friends.
In his Instagram post, Watt expressed profound grief and affection, highlighting that the friendship they shared was the "greatest gift of all" beyond the music they made. He shared heartfelt sentiments about missing his friend and recounted their camaraderie with warmth and humor, saying, "I will miss laughing with you forever Boss… Do you want a kick in the balls?”
In a Guitar World interview in June, Watt reflected on the collaborative journey, noting that their partnership yielded two acclaimed albums—Ordinary Man and Patient Number 9. He underscored the mutual respect and trust Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne had in him to help shape Osbourne’s late-career sound.
Watt referred to Ozzy Osbourne as the Prince of Darkness in his Instagram post, a testament to the deep respect he held for the rock icon. He expressed his grief over saying goodbye to Ozzy and the new hole in his heart from the loss. He also mentioned that he misses his friendship with Ozzy and will miss laughing with him forever.
The album Ordinary Man was critically acclaimed, balancing Osbourne’s legacy with Watt’s modern production approach. Watt credited Ozzy and his wife Sharon Osbourne as the first to believe in his ability to produce a great rock album.
In the past, Watt has won a Grammy award and collaborated with various artists. However, his connection with Ozzy Osbourne was unique, a bond that transcended the professional realm and touched the core of their friendship. This relationship resulted in a critically acclaimed album that will forever serve as a testament to their shared passion for music and enduring friendship.
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