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Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral took place at his Buckinghamshire estate, where he was buried near a lake as per his wishes. The private service saw the attendance of Black Sabbath and Metallica members, along with other notable musicians like Elton John, Zakk Wylde, Rob Zombie, Corey Taylor, and Marilyn Manson. This ceremony was described as reverent and beautiful by Marilyn Manson. Ozzy, who passed away at the age of 76, had complications related to Parkinson’s disease, but the exact cause of death was not disclosed.
In a heartwarming tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, a southern white rhino born on the same day as his passing was named “Ozzy” at Safari West in California. The wildlife park shared that the coincidental birth of the rhino on the day Ozzy died felt like a meaningful way to honor the iconic musician. Visitors will soon be able to see and interact with the rhino named after the heavy metal legend.
August 1st holds significance in the legacy of George Harrison, as it marked the day of the legendary Concerts for Bangladesh in 1971. Held at Madison Square Garden in New York, the star-studded event featured notable musicians like Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, and Ringo Starr. The concerts pioneered large-scale all-star benefit events and laid the foundation for future charity concerts like Live Aid and Farm Aid. The net proceeds of approximately $12 million were donated to the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF.
On the same date in subsequent years, George Harrison welcomed his son Dhani in 1978 and launched his movie production company, HandMade Films, in 1980. The company went on to produce several successful films before being sold in the early ’90s. The legacy of George Harrison continues to be celebrated, with Madison Square Garden unveiling a plaque commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Concert for Bangladesh in 2006.
Spinal Tap returned with a new album to accompany their mockumentary, featuring collaborations with Elton John, Paul McCartney, and other special guests. The album, titled “The End Continues,” includes a re-recording of their classic song “Stonehenge.” Elton John expressed his excitement about working with the band, stating that rocking out with Spinal Tap was a blast. The album cover pays homage to Crosby, Stills & Nash, with the band seen spoofing the iconic imagery of the classic rock trio.
Ringo Starr’s message of peace and love was spread through a video of The Changels performing his song “Give More Love” as part of the annual “Peace & Love” initiative. The video featured appearances from Ringo himself, along with other renowned musicians like Sammy Hagar, Mick Fleetwood, and Tom Morello. The performance aimed to promote music education in underserved communities and inspire young musicians to embrace the message of peace and love.
In a gesture of support for Manchester’s music scene, Oasis’s reunion shows generated a fund of 250,000 euros to aid local music venues. The success of the band’s concerts, which attracted around 300,000 attendees, paved the way for the establishment of the fund to help grassroots music venues in Oasis’s hometown of Manchester.