Surge in streaming of songs by Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath following the icon's passing
Ozzy Osbourne's Music Soars in Streams After His Passing
In the wake of Ozzy Osbourne's passing on July 22, 2025, his music has experienced a dramatic surge in popularity. His solo Spotify monthly listeners have jumped from about 12.4 million to 18.7 million, an increase of 6.3 million. Meanwhile, Black Sabbath's monthly listeners have risen from 19.8 million to 24.6 million.
Key songs have seen huge surges in streams. "Crazy Train" has added 8 million streams, reaching 809 million total. "No More Tears" has gained 7 million streams to reach 266 million, and "Mama, I'm Coming Home" has increased by 7.2 million to 245 million. Black Sabbath classics have also seen spikes: "Paranoid" has risen by 9.3 million streams to 1.38 billion, "Iron Man" has grown to 587 million, and "War Pigs" has gained 5 million streams.
The rock and metal community has expressed deep mourning and reverence in response to his death. Tributes poured in from fellow artists such as Judas Priest and Alice Cooper, with Rob Halford of Judas Priest dedicating performances in Ozzy's honor shortly after his passing. The broader cultural impact was notable, with statements arriving not only from rock legends but also figures in politics, sports, and Hollywood, underscoring Ozzy's vast crossover influence.
Pantera, who have postponed and cancelled shows to grieve Ozzy's passing, consider him as family, a mentor, and a constant presence in their lives. The reunited Oasis projected Ozzy's image during their performance of Live Forever in London, and Liam Gallagher dedicated a song, Rock 'n' Roll Star, to Ozzy during the same performance. Pop star Robbie Williams paid tribute to Ozzy by projecting his image during his performance of Angels in Berlin, Germany.
Ozzy played his retirement show, an all-day extravaganza called Back To The Beginning, at Villa Park in his hometown of Birmingham on July 5. Judas Priest and Alice Cooper performed in London on July 25, with Rob Halford dedicating a song to Ozzy during the performance.
The powerful resurgence in Ozzy's music's popularity demonstrates the profound respect and emotional impact he had within the rock community and beyond.
Sources:
- Billboard
- Rolling Stone
- NME
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