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Grammys Honor Ozzy Osbourne With Fiery 'War Pigs' Tribute as His Family Looks On in Tears

Yungblud marked the night with a Best Rock Performance win for “Changes,” inviting Sharon Osbourne onstage in a cross‑generational nod to the metal icon.

Overview

  • Post Malone led an all‑star lineup with Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith and Andrew Watt for a high‑energy performance of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” during the In Memoriam segment.
  • Pyrotechnics and a cathartic finale capped the tribute, which the broadcast showed moving Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne to tears in the audience.
  • Yungblud earned his first Grammy for his live cover of “Changes” and used his acceptance to salute Ozzy’s influence, bringing Sharon onstage for the moment.
  • The Osbourne family said they were involved in shaping the memorial segment, with Kelly thanking the Recording Academy for giving them creative freedom.
  • Days earlier, Sharon, Kelly and Jack appeared together at pre‑Grammy events in Beverly Hills, signaling a united public remembrance ahead of the televised salute.