Jelly Roll Mourns Loss of Rock Legend With 6 Heartbreaking Words

Jelly Roll is mourning the loss of Ozzy Osbourne.

“Forever grateful. Thank you for everything,” the country music star captioned a photo of himself with Osbourne, posting on his Instagram stories.

In 2024, Jelly Roll paid tribute to Osbourne at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Prior to the performance, Osbourne told Rolling Stone that he was delighted that the country music star would be taking part in his special day.

“Who doesn’t love Jelly Roll? His voice is soulful, pure, and dirty. I’m so honored that someone would do this for me who I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting,” Osbourne said.

Jelly Roll performed the Osbourne classic, “Mama, I’m Coming Home” at the induction ceremony. He was joined on stage by guitarist Zakk Wylde, who co-wrote the song.

Osbourne producer Andrew Watt was also on stage, as was Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, who accompanied Jelly Roll at the time.

Osbourne died on July 22 at the age of 76. Though his cause of death has not yet been revealed, the rock legend had been dealing with a variety of health issues, including Parkinson’s disease.

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,” the Osbourne family said in a statement, according to Variety.

Jelly Roll poured his heart into a soulful rendition of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mama, I’m Coming Home.” The stage pulsed with emotion as Zakk Wylde’s guitar wailed and Ozzy watched from a bat-adorned throne, eyes gleaming with pride. The crowd roared, swept up in the raw, gritty tribute that bridged country and metal. Jelly’s voice, pure yet dirty, carried the weight of reverence for a legend. It was a night of electric unity, where tears and cheers mingled, honoring the Prince of Darkness in unforgettable style.