Ozzy Osbourne has been remembered as a “pioneer,” a “fearless talent” and a “dear friend,” in an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians and his former Black Sabbath bandmates following his death on Tuesday at the age of 76.

Johnny Depp surprised fans by joining Alice Cooper's July 25 concert in London to perform Black Sabbath's hit "Paranoid" as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died three days prior at the age of 76.

The heavy metal legend's solo projects and Black Sabbath albums have hit the top of Amazon's CD and vinyl rock bestsellers chart

Entertainment producer Don Rugg of Apple Valley reflected on the death of music legend Ozzy Osbourne, who he impersonated for nearly two decades.

Ozzy Osbourne was known worldwide for his heavy metal behaviour and rock n’ roll antics but his final wish turned out to be a calmer change of pace. The Black Sabbath icon revealed how he wanted the last stage of his life to end just a couple months before his death earlier this week.

The legendary Ozzy Osbourne died July 22, leaving behind an impressive legacy of music, celebrity, controversy and family. Over his multi-decades career as a musician, Osbourne built a catalogue of massive musical hits and excellent songs.