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Tony Iommi reveals final text he was sent by Ozzy Osbourne: “It was just another conversation”
Tony Iommi, the Black Sabbath guitarist, has shared details of the final text message he received from his bandmate and close friend Ozzy Osbourne before Osbourne's death. Iommi described it as an ordinary, unremarkable exchange, saying it felt like "just another conversation" rather than any kind of farewell, which has added a poignant note to tributes following Osbourne's passing.
The revelation comes as Iommi reflects publicly on his decades-long friendship and musical partnership with Osbourne, who fronted Black Sabbath before embarking on a solo career. Iommi's comments underline how sudden and unexpected the loss felt to those closest to the singer, with no sense at the time that the message would be their last.
In short
- Tony Iommi reveals his final text exchange with Ozzy Osbourne.
- He says it felt like an ordinary, unremarkable conversation.
- Comments highlight the sudden, unexpected nature of Osbourne's death.
Explained simply
Black Sabbath were an English rock band formed in Birmingham in the late 1960s. Guitarist Tony Iommi and singer Ozzy Osbourne were among its founding members, helping shape the band’s heavy sound before Osbourne left in 1979 to pursue a solo career.
Osbourne later reunited with Black Sabbath at different points, and his musical partnership with Iommi also developed into a long friendship. Their story matters to rock music because Black Sabbath helped establish heavy metal as a distinct style, while both men went on to have influential careers.