joshsquash729
Born on the cob
Really hit me hard too, surprisingly. Like others have said, it does feel like he was oddly close to death so many times over the years, but he powered through like a true legend. The Osbournes have all been a pretty consistent part of my life for a while; after my parents separated, the reality show was the first time that my Mom, sister, and I had some good laughs. My mom would put on his music, and it was the first time in my life that I saw her truly happy about something of her own volition (long story there); she'd tell me about each song and describe how misunderstood Ozzy was by the general public, etc. Strange as it sounds, Ozzy was my gateway to truly seeing my Mom for the first time, and I've always held a special place in my heart for him since.
Didn't know my Mom was out when I heard the news, so I was the one who called and told her he'd passed and man, I haven't heard her react that way in ages, not even when her own mom died (another long story). He was her idol in so many ways. She's just one of countless others, though, and if nothing else, it's been lovely seeing all the outpouring of love from fans of his. He changed the music industry in so many ways and inspired so many. I know we'll feel still feel his effect for a while, but man, it sucks knowing he's gone.
Didn't know my Mom was out when I heard the news, so I was the one who called and told her he'd passed and man, I haven't heard her react that way in ages, not even when her own mom died (another long story). He was her idol in so many ways. She's just one of countless others, though, and if nothing else, it's been lovely seeing all the outpouring of love from fans of his. He changed the music industry in so many ways and inspired so many. I know we'll feel still feel his effect for a while, but man, it sucks knowing he's gone.