Son of Ringo Starr and former Dem of The Who shared Sharon Osbourne’s unusual email and paid tribute to Ozzy after his death
Zak Starkeyknown for his work as a drummer of The Who and son of Ringo Starrrevealed that he had the chance to integrate the Black Sabbathbut refused the offer. The invitation took place in 2012, before the meeting shows of the legendary band Birmingham, and came directly from Sharon Osbournewife and businesswoman of Ozzy.
In a publication in Instagram after the death of Ozzy, Starkey shared the print of an email sent by Sharoninviting you to play the album recording 13 with production of Rick Rubin and perform at the festivals Download (United Kingdom) and Lollapalooza (USA). The message included a style joke Sharon: “Ozzy Want to have sex with you while singing ‘Iron Man’. Big kiss. ”
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Despite the honor of the invitation, Starkey declined due to commitments to the The Whoat the time, he was preparing to play at the closing ceremony of London Olympics and on the tour SMANDENIA AND MOREwhich extended until 2013. Later, he had to remove temporarily because of a tendonitis, but returned to the active with the band in 2014.
When posting the registration, Starkey He wrote, “Regrets, I had some, and this is one of them (not the part of sex!).” He still paid tribute to Ozzy:
Ozzy It will always be one of the largest, most natural and brilliant vocalists of all time. I send a lot of love and strength to his family at this sad moment.
And finished indicating an album from the final phase of the Sabbath with Ozzy: NEVER SAY DIE.
After the refusal of Starkeythe band chose Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine) To record the album 13launched in 2013, and Tommy Clufetos to accompany them on the world tour.
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Source: Rollingstone
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