Ozzy Osbourne’s Grandson Mimics Infamous Bat Incident in Latest Video
After releasing a new Halloween-themed video on TikTok, Kelly Osbourne playfully paid homage to her father, the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. The video featured her son, Sidney, who is almost 3 years old and the child of Slipknot’s Sid Wilson, biting the head off a stuffed bat. As the little boy grinned widely, Osbourne’s classic hit “Crazy Train” played in the background, adding a nod to the iconic musician.
The social media post captured the attention of fans who flooded the comments section with praise for the video’s adorable nature and the striking resemblance between Sidney and his grandfather. One user commented, “That smile! He’s definitely a little Ozzy,” while another remarked, “Even before I knew who posted this, I thought, ‘He looks just like Ozzy.'”
Many recall Ozzy Osbourne’s infamous bat incident that occurred on January 20, 1982, during a concert in Des Moines, Iowa. At just 17 years old, a concertgoer named Mark Neal threw a dead bat onto the stage, leading the singer to unknowingly bite the head off the animal. The shocking act both startled and enthralled the thousands of fans in attendance. Osbourne later discovered that he had bitten into a real bat, mistakenly thinking it was made of rubber.
In his 2009 memoir “I Am Ozzy,” the singer described the incident, mentioning the unpleasant taste and aftereffects of the warm liquid that filled his mouth and stained his teeth and chin. Following the concert, Osbourne had to undergo rabies shots and continued receiving injections throughout the remainder of the tour. Despite the discomfort, the bat-biting spectacle became a significant part of Osbourne’s legacy, to the extent that his grandson now playfully mimics the act by decapitating a plush bat available on the singer’s website.
It’s fascinating to see how a moment of rock and roll lore, in which Ozzy Osbourne bit the head off a bat on stage, has become intertwined with his family’s tradition. Kelly Osbourne’s lighthearted tribute to her father through her son’s playful mimicry serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy and unforgettable moments that have shaped the iconic musician’s career.