Jack Osbourne Defends Black Sabbath After Roger Waters‘ Decades-Old Dismissal
Jack Osbourne has publicly criticized Roger Waters following the resurfacing of the Pink floyd member’s scathing 1970 review of Black sabbath’s debut single, “Evil Woman.” Osbourne,son of the late Ozzy Osbourne,vehemently defended his father’s band and their lasting impact on music.
The dispute stems from Waters’ initial assessment of the song, where he stated, “You keep thinking it’s going to start. You think that for the first minute, but then, if you are really perceptive, you realize it isn’t going to start, and that’s all there is.” Osbourne responded to the criticism, clarifying that his father “never did…have any interest in biting the heads of chickens or whatever they do. I couldn’t care less, you know.” The “chicken head biting” reference alludes to a widely publicized, though frequently enough misunderstood, incident from ozzy osbourne’s solo career.
This exchange resurfaces as the music world mourns Ozzy Osbourne’s death on July 22 at age 76, attributed to a heart attack stemming from coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease.His death certificate listed his occupation as “Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend.” The contrast between Waters’ early dismissal and Osbourne’s enduring legacy highlights the subjective nature of critical reception and the lasting influence of Black Sabbath’s pioneering sound.
Throughout his life, Ozzy Osbourne expressed admiration for Pink Floyd, even citing “Money” as one of his favorite rock songs in a 2004 Rolling Stone interview. despite this respect, Waters has long been perceived as critical of Black Sabbath, with reports of a negative review of “Evil Woman” dating back to 1970, as detailed by Far Out Magazine.
