Rummer Zak Starkey shared a personal message he received from Sharon Osbourne and revealed that he is still grieving after turning down Ozzy Osbourne.
Zak Starkey has revealed his one lasting regret as he spoke out following the death of Ozzy Osbourne. The Black Sabbath icon died earlier this week, aged 76, with tributes pouring in from the world of music and beyond.
Ozzy’s beloved family announced the sad news on Tuesday, as they shared how the Prince of Darkness was “surrounded by love” at the time of his death. Since then, Ozzy’s friends, family, fans and fellow musicians have spoke out about the loss of the rock legend.
Zak, who is The Beatles icon Ringo Starr’s son, was among those taking to social media to share tributes to Ozzy. The drummer, who has played with the likes of The Who and Oasis, posted an email he had received from Ozzy’s wife and manager Sharon Osbourne.
Before Black Sabbath’s 2013 tour, she inquired about Zak’s participation in the band. According to Sharon’s message, “Black Sabbath will headline Download on June 10 and Lollapalooza in August.”
For their album, which will be produced by Rick Rubin and be released in September, the band “The guys need a drummer.” You’d probably be required to wait 2-3 weeks before recording the album. Additionally, they require a drummer for Chicago’s Lollapalooza on August 3.
Sharon added a touch of humour as she joked: “Also, Ozzy wants to have sex with you while he is singing ‘Iron Man’. Big Kiss, Sharon.” However, Zak revealed he turned down the offer due to other commitments with The Who.
He and the band performed at the 2012 Olympics’ closing ceremony in London and during their Quadrophenia and More tour, which included dates in 2012 and 2013.
Zak explained his regrets for turning down Ozzy and said, “Not the sex part! One of the best, most natural, and brilliant singers all time will always be Ozzy.
In this agonizing situation, I extend my heart and comfort to his family. Get into the “Never Say Die” record if you aren’t familiar with it because it’s already far out.
Ozzy played his epic farewell show in his hometown of Birmingham just over two weeks before his death. He was joined by huge stars across rock at his Back to the Beginning concert where he took to the stage as a solo artists and with Black Sabbath for one last time.
As Steven Tyler, KoRn, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Metallica, Alice In Chains, Gojira, Anthrax, and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler performed, he “a ton of money” for charity.
Ozzy’s death was announced by his devastated family, with a statement telling fans: “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 surrounded by love and his family. At this time, we ask that everyone respects our family’s privacy. “Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis.
Source: Mirror
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