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This week, we gather with heavy hearts to say farewell to a legend, a pioneer, and the ultimate prince of darkness—Ozzy Osbourne. Here at The Zoo, we’ve lost not just an icon but a brother in spirit, a voice that roared for generations of rebels, dreamers, and misfits.

Ozzy was more than a rock star; he was a force of nature. From the gritty streets of Birmingham to the global stage, he carved a path through the world of music with raw, unapologetic energy. As the frontman of Black Sabbath, he helped birth heavy metal, giving us anthems like “Iron Man,” “Paranoid,” and “War Pigs” that still shake the foundations of our souls. Those riffs, those screams, that unmistakable presence—they became the soundtrack for every Zoo Freak banging their head in defiance of the ordinary.

But Ozzy was never just about the music. He was a survivor, a madman with a heart of gold who wore his flaws like a badge of honor. Through triumphs and struggles, he remained authentic, inviting us all into his wild, chaotic, beautiful world. Whether he was biting the head off a bat or sharing his life on reality TV, Ozzy lived fearlessly, showing us that it’s okay to be a little crazy, as long as you’re true to yourself.

To the Zoo Freaks, Ozzy was our patron saint of rebellion. His music gave us permission to howl at the moon, to embrace our inner weirdness, and to crank the volume up to eleven. He wasn’t just a performer; he was one of us—a Zoo Freak in spirit, forever untamed and unbowed.

As we spin his records this week, from *Blizzard of Ozz* to *No More Tears*, let’s celebrate the man who taught us to live loud and love fiercely. Ozzy, you’re not gone—you’re just off on another crazy train, riding into eternity. Thank you for the music, the madness, and the memories.

Rock on forever, Prince of Darkness. The Zoo will never forget you.

With all our love,  
The Zoo Crew