Osbourne celebrated for his solo career, after previous induction with Black Sabbath, by Black who praises his charisma and musical legacy.

During his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on October 19, Jack Black paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, calling the legendary rock star “the Jack Nicholson of rock” due to his magnetic charisma. Osbourne, aged 75, was being recognised for his remarkable solo career, having previously been inducted in 2006 as part of the iconic Black Sabbath.

Black, 55, kicked off his speech by listing some of Osbourne’s diverse past jobs, including plumber, car horn tuner, and slaughterhouse worker, before highlighting his main title as “the greatest frontman in the history of rock and roll.” He shared the impact of Osbourne’s music on him personally, recalling the first time he listened to Blizzard of Ozz at age 13, describing it as a life-changing experience. He remarked, “When the needle hit, the vinyl heaven opened up above me… ‘Crazy Train,’ ‘Suicide Solution,’ ‘Mr Crowley,’ and ‘Revelation’ were explosions of colours in my brain.”

Addressing the myths surrounding Osbourne’s image, Black reminded the audience that, despite his “evil alliance with the Dark Lord Satan,” Ozzy is “a loving father, husband, and friend” who is devoted to his family and friends.

Black then encouraged younger music fans to dive into Osbourne’s musical catalogue, stating: “Stay up all night and get your minds blown by Ozzy’s entire catalog for the first time,” before wrapping up with a message about Osbourne’s unparalleled contribution to the world of heavy metal.

The induction ceremony also saw other influential figures like Mary J. Blige, Cher, and Dave Matthews Band celebrated for their outstanding careers, while Osbourne was inducted alongside other rock legends such as Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, and A Tribe Called Quest. The event also saw additional accolades being given to figures like Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton.

Earlier in the week, Osbourne commented on the recent random shooting of his former guitarist, Jake E. Lee, in Las Vegas, denouncing it as “another senseless act of gun violence.”