At the inaugural Rolling Stone UK Awards held at the Camden Roundhouse, Sharon Osbourne delivered an emotionally charged speech on behalf of her husband, the legendary rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, who was unable to attend due to illness.

Introduced by rising star Yungblud, who presented Ozzy with the prestigious Icon Award, Sharon’s speech paid homage not only to her late husband’s extraordinary career but also celebrated the symbolic passing of the torch from one generation of rock to the next.

Sharon recalled the moment when Ozzy first appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone:

“Does this mean I’ve made it now?”She reflected,

“Of all the other music press, Rolling Stone has always been the most important… that’s all Ozzy’s ever known his entire life.”

She continued by sharing a touching glimpse of her husband’s admiration for Yungblud:

“When Ozzy first met Yungblud, he said, ‘I’ve just met myself.’ He just adores him,”adding her own pride in Ozzy’s legacy:

“He’s been making music for 55 years and he’s never had a dud album… I am just so proud of him as a man, and as a musician.

In the broader context, Sharon’s remarks underscored the deep bond not only between Ozzy and the fans, but also the meaningful connection he shared with Yungblud—a younger artist inspired by the Prince of Darkness himself .

Now, following Ozzy Osbourne’s passing in mid-2025, Sharon’s words resonate even more powerfully as a tribute to a larger-than-life icon whose influence bridged generations. Drawing lines between rock’s gritty past and its vibrant present, her speech remains a testament to Ozzy’s undiminished spirit and the respect he commanded—both on stage and off.