MTV Video Music Awards Tribute: Honoring Ozzy Osbourne with a Legendary Performance
This Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards will feature a special tribute to the late metal legend Ozzy Osbourne. Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Extreme's Nuno Bettencourt, and punk star Yungblud will come together for a unique performance honoring the Prince of Darkness with a medley of his greatest hits. The event will be hosted by LL Cool J and will air live from New York's UBS Arena on Sunday at 8 p.m. EST on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV, and streaming on Paramount+ in the United States.
These four musicians previously paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at his Back to the Beginning farewell concert on July 5, shortly before his passing on July 22 at the age of 76. Steven Tyler, who had recovered from a larynx injury, performed with Aerosmith, while Yungblud delivered a powerful rendition of Black Sabbath's "Changes," and Nuno Bettencourt played with various supergroups covering Ozzy and Black Sabbath songs.
Ozzy Osbourne has a rich history with MTV, having hosted Headbangers Ball in the '80s, judged the Battle for Ozzfest show in 2004, and starred in the reality TV series The Osbournes with his family. He was also honored with the MTV Europe Music Awards' Global Icon Award in 2014. A documentary titled "Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now" will premiere on Paramount+ later this year, chronicling his health struggles and journey back to the stage.
In conclusion, the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards will feature a memorable tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, showcasing the influence and legacy of the iconic metal musician. The performance by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Nuno Bettencourt, and Yungblud promises to be a fitting homage to the Prince of Darkness and his enduring impact on the music industry.