Robert Plant and Jimmy Page honor Ozzy Osbourne with tribute – Led Zeppelin News

Plant and Osbourne remained friends over the years, with the Osbourne family even accidentally texting Plant while searching for their lost cat in 2016. The intertwined connections between Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath run deep, with Plant and Bonham having known the members of Black Sabbath before their Led Zeppelin days, thanks to shared roots in the Birmingham music scene.

The admiration between the two bands extended further, with Led Zeppelin’s crew member Richard Cole even making an appearance in an episode of “The Osbournes” in 2003. The camaraderie between the bands was undeniable, and the shared history and personal connections between the members only strengthened the bond between them.

In a somewhat lighthearted incident in 2022, Osbourne expressed confusion over Jimmy Page’s lack of response to play on his 2022 solo album, “Patient Number 9.” Osbourne had hoped to include Page, along with Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, on his album, but Page’s absence from the project left Osbourne pondering if perhaps Page had misplaced his phone.

The friendship between the members of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath transcended their roles as rock legends; it was a testament to the personal connections and shared experiences that bound them together. The mutual admiration and respect that Plant and Page expressed for Osbourne upon his passing highlighted the impact that he had on the world of rock music and the lasting legacy he leaves behind. Through shared jam sessions, hometown connections, and personal relationships, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath showcased the power of music to bring people together, forming an enduring bond that will stand the test of time.