Rock school actor compared the charisma of one of the greatest idols of its kind to the legend of American cinema
American humor giant, Jack Black It is also one of the biggest rock and metal fans among celebrities. The actor and musician, who unites his two passions in the project TENACIOUS Dmade a comparison curiously about a rockstar that, in his opinion, is as charismatic as the legendary Jack Nicholson.
In 2024, Black was responsible for making the discourse of introducing Ozzy Osbourne to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. THE Madman was already in the hall of fame with the Black Sabbath Since 2006, but on the new occasion it was honored as a solo artist.
The actor’s speech was one of the most exciting moments of the night. And it was there that the citation occurred to Nicholson.
In your statement, Jack Black quickly passed the career of Ozzy and even quoted an album titled Attention! Black Sabbath!unofficial collection launched in the European market between 1972 and 1973. It was probably his first contact with the sound of Sabbath.
Check out an excerpt from the speech (via website Igor Miranda):
I returned to the previous albums of the Ozzy, Black Sabbathand I thought, ‘M#rda profane. This son of p#ta invented the heavy metal along with Geezer Butler, Bill Ward and the immortal Tony IommiAm#rda dark and heavier the world has heard. And with all this power, the voice of Ozzy cutting like an air strike siren, he made the hair on my neck Attention!. Of course and clear as a morning bell, and that smile, he looked so happy, seemed crazy. So much charisma, the Jack Nicholson from rock. ”
The actor and musician also concluded his reasoning by citing some of the achievements of Ozzy Osbourne:
He invented a genre, had the best second act of return in rock history. ”
Jack Nicholson received its first nomination to Oscaras best supporting actor for Easy Rider (1969), in the same year the Black Sabbath released his namesake album of debut: 1970. As well as Ozzyit also shone over the 70’s and 80’s, but reduced the rhythm in the following times, while Osbourne He continued intensely until mid -2019, when he suffered a serious spine injury.
Jack Black and Music
Jack Black He likes to work with acting and music whenever he can. In 2003, he starred in Rock schoolone of his best known works, where he could explore his passion for rock and metal. Also formed with Kyle Gass the duo TENACIOUS Dwho won a movie: TENACIOUS D: An infernal duo (2006), with participation of Meat loaf, Dave Grohl and Ronnie James Dio.
Years before, in 2000, Black chose your top 5 rock albums to the Entertainment Weekly. The list is quite eclectic and brings the collection We Sold Our souls for rock ‘n’ roll (1976), from Black Sabbathwhich yielded the following comment:
Ozzy He is the most amazing vocalist, evil EF#of history. No doubt. This album is a capsule of a romantic time in which Satan was real. You were going to hell, but you didn’t care, because it was amazing. ”
The rest of the list brings were The Bends (1995), from Radiohead; Exile in guyville (1993), from Liz Phair; Freedom of Choice (1980), from Owe; and Pink surfer (1988), from Pixies. In the end, he also asked to add a sixth album he had forgotten: Back in Black (1980), from AC/DCthat he himself classifies as the best of all.
+++ Read more: the band that “swept” the stage Black Sabbath in the 70s, according to Ozzy
Collaborated: André Luiz Fernandes.
Source: Rollingstone
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