Ozzy Osbourne won two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Performance at the 2023 ceremony.
The 74-year-old rocker recently announced that he was retiring from the music industry due to his ongoing health issues.
That meant he wasn’t at the star-studded event in Los Angeles on Sunday night, instead producer Andrew Watt and Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo accepted the award for him.
The pair looked in good spirits as they took to the stage to collect the golden gramophone trophy, where they read the message from Osbourne: “Love you all and fuck off.”
On stage at the Los Angeles Microsoft Theater, Andrew and Robert also praised those featured on the now Grammy-winning album Patient Number 9.
Award-winning rocker: Ozzy Osbourne was honored with two Grammy Awards for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Performance at the 2023 ceremony
Osbourne’s Best Rock Performance award was for his 2022 single Degradation Rules from the same album.
Ozzy’s pals paid tribute to the late Taylor Hawkins and Jeff Beck, and also gave a mention to Black Sabbath’s Josh Homme and Tony Iommi.
Last week, Ozzy retired from touring and canceled all of his upcoming shows while recovering from spinal surgery.
The rocker was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease four years ago and has been battling various health issues lately.
However, the rock star insisted he didn’t want to give up and wanted to get back on stage as soon as possible.
Ozzy vowed this wouldn’t be the last we’ll see him perform as he thanked the fans for their support after being left with no choice but to retire from the tour.
He told Billboard, “My fans. That’s what I really miss when I’m not gigging.
“I’m a practical guy. I like talking to my fans. I miss her terribly. My goal is to get back on stage as soon as possible.”
Representing: The 74-year-old rocker recently announced he was retiring from the music industry due to his ongoing health issues – so Andrew left Watt, with Robert Trujillo accepting the award on Sunday night on his behalf
Acknowledgments: The couple looked in good spirits as they took to the stage to collect the golden gramophone trophy, where they read the message from Osbourne: “Love you all and fuck off.”
During the interview he also hinted that his children Kelly, Jack and Amy Osbourne could follow him and his wife Sharon back to the UK.
He said, ‘Our kids are over here (in America) right now, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they eventually follow us back.’
It comes after Ozzy was due to begin his European tour in May, originally scheduled for 2019 and then postponed three times, but it has now been officially canceled along with all other dates in the future.
Pals: Taking the stage at the Los Angeles Microsoft Theater, Andrew and Robert also praised those featured on the now Grammy-winning album Patient Number 9
Ozzy’s final tour show was in December 2018 where he performed as part of a farewell tour, No More Tours II, at Ozzfest in Inglewood.
However, in a heartfelt Instagram post, the Black Sabbath rocker apologized for “disappointing” his fans, admitting, “I never thought my touring days would end like this.”
He confessed he was still struggling with health issues seven months after undergoing spinal surgery that kept him from becoming paralyzed during his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease.
He explained, “This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago this month, I had a serious accident that damaged my spine.
Decorated: Ozzy’s last tour show was in December 2018 where he performed at Ozzfest in Inglewood as part of a farewell tour, No More Tours II (pictured September 2022)
“My only goal during that time was to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. But after three surgeries, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions and the latest breakthrough Cybernics (HAL) treatment, my body is still physically weak.”
Ozzy continued: “I am genuinely humbled at how you all have patiently held on to your tickets this whole time, but I have now come to the realization in good conscience that I am physically unable to compete in my upcoming European Championships/ UK tour dates as I know I could not handle the travel required. Believe me when I say the thought of disappointing my fans really pisses me off more than you will ever know.
He continued, “I never thought my touring days would end like this. My team is developing ideas for where I can perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country.
Sad news: Ozzy was due to kick off his European tour in May, originally scheduled for 2019 and then delayed three times, but has now been officially cancelled