"Ozzy Osbourne, who was underestimated by many, was genuinely intelligent, according to Rick Wakeman in a touching tribute."
Rick Wakeman, the renowned progressive rock keyboardist, has expressed his condolences following the death of Ozzy Osbourne. The two musicians shared a unique history, with Wakeman contributing to Ozzy's 1995 album Ozzmosis and Black Sabbath's early work.
In Ozzmosis, Wakeman played Mellotron on two tracks, "Perry Mason" and "I Just Want You," marking a significant collaboration between the two artists. Prior to this, Wakeman had also played piano on Black Sabbath's song "Sabbra Cadabra," a notable track from the band's early repertoire featuring Ozzy Osbourne as the vocalist.
Wakeman's involvement with Ozzy and Black Sabbath was primarily as a session musician rather than a full-time member. His son, Adam Wakeman, however, has had a more extensive career with both artists, performing as a touring and recording musician with Ozzy Osbourne's band and Black Sabbath.
In a heartfelt video tribute, Rick Wakeman praised Ozzy Osbourne's music and personality, expressing that he misses him. Adam Wakeman, too, paid tribute to Ozzy, describing him as a man above all great men. However, Adam's tribute did not reference any specific songs or albums they worked on together.
Adam Wakeman has worked with Ozzy Osbourne on various tours around the world, and his contributions to Black Sabbath include off-stage performances. Despite their shared history, Adam's tribute did not mention his father or their past collaborations with Ozzy Osbourne.
Rick Wakeman and Ozzy Osbourne were longtime friends, and their collaboration extended beyond music. Ozzy later featured on Rick Wakeman's 1999 album, "Return To The Centre Of The Earth." Wakeman also played piano and Minimoog on "Sabbra Cadabra" from the album "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath."
Ozzy Osbourne passed away on Tuesday, and Rick Wakeman expressed his condolences to Sharon Osbourne. Adam Wakeman, however, did not express any condolences or well wishes for Ozzy Osbourne's special journey in the given quote.
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- Rick Wakeman played Mellotron on two tracks, "Perry Mason" and "I Just Want You," in Ozzy Osbourne's 1995 album Ozzmosis.
- Prior to his involvement in Ozzmosis, Wakeman had played piano on Black Sabbath's song "Sabbra Cadabra," featuring Ozzy Osbourne as the vocalist.
- Adam Wakeman, Rick's son, has had a more extensive career with both Ozzy Osbourne's band and Black Sabbath, performing as a touring and recording musician.
- In a heartfelt video tribute, Rick Wakeman described Ozzy Osbourne as a man above all great men, expressing that he misses him.
- Ozzy Osbourne passed away on Tuesday, and Rick Wakeman expressed his condolences to Sharon Osbourne, but Adam Wakeman did not express any condolences or well wishes for Ozzy Osbourne in the given quote.
