“Mama, I’m Coming Home”: Jelly Roll’s Tearful Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Leaves Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Audience Sobbing

Los Angeles, CA — In what many are calling one of the most emotional performances in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame history, singer-songwriter Jelly Roll delivered a powerful and heartfelt tribute to his late friend and musical icon, Ozzy Osbourne.

The emotional moment unfolded just days after the world was rocked by the news of Ozzy’s passing, adding an unbearable weight of sorrow and reverence to an already iconic ceremony.

🎤 A Tribute That Felt Like a Farewell

Dressed in all black, with tears glistening in his eyes, Jelly Roll stepped onto the stage and whispered into the microphone:

“This one’s for you, brother. I love you.”

And with that, he launched into a soul-shaking rendition of “Mama, I’m Coming Home”, the beloved ballad from Ozzy’s 1991 No More Tears album. The moment the first chords rang out, the crowd of industry legends, fans, and fellow artists fell silent.

Every word Jelly Roll sang echoed with emotion, grief, and love — not only for Ozzy the rock god, but for Ozzy the man.

😢 Raw Emotion Onstage and Off

The camera panned across the audience to capture red eyes and trembling lips. Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy’s widow, clutched her daughter Kelly’s hand as tears streamed down both their faces.

Fellow performers including Post Malone, Joan Jett, and Dave Grohl stood with their heads bowed in reverence.

“It wasn’t just a performance,” Grohl later said. “It was a goodbye. One of the most powerful things I’ve ever seen onstage.”

When the final line — “I’ve seen your face a hundred times / Every day we’ve been apart” — rang out, Jelly Roll paused, eyes closed, and raised his head to the sky.

For several moments, there was nothing but silence.

Then the crowd erupted in a standing ovation, many wiping away tears, others holding each other tightly. It was a moment of unity — of mourning, celebration, and closure.

🎸 A Bond Beyond Music

Though the pairing might have seemed unexpected to some, Jelly Roll and Ozzy Osbourne shared a deeply personal friendship.

In interviews over the years, Jelly Roll often credited Ozzy for inspiring him to pursue music during his darkest days. “Ozzy was the first voice that made me believe pain could be art,” Jelly once said. “He gave a voice to the broken.”

The two artists had reportedly been working on a collaborative project before Ozzy’s health took a downturn. Though the project was never completed, Jelly Roll revealed in a brief backstage interview that he had played a demo of their unreleased track for Ozzy just weeks before his passing.

“He smiled the whole time. Said it sounded like heaven and hell had a baby.”

📺 Fans React Worldwide

Social media exploded within minutes of the performance. Fans around the world flooded platforms with tributes of their own, praising both Ozzy’s legacy and Jelly Roll’s heartfelt homage.

• “I didn’t know I needed to cry this morning, but Jelly Roll just broke me.”

• “This is why music matters. That was church.”

• “Ozzy would’ve been proud. Actually, he probably is.”

The official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame YouTube upload of the performance surpassed 20 million views in less than 48 hours, with thousands of comments from grieving fans across generations.

🕊️ The Legacy Lives On

Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy — as both a musical pioneer and cultural icon — will never be forgotten. And now, thanks to Jelly Roll’s moving tribute, a new chapter of remembrance has been etched into the annals of rock history.

In his final words onstage, Jelly Roll looked out into the crowd and whispered:

“Wherever you are, Ozzy — I hope you finally found peace. We’ll keep the music alive for you down here.”

And just like that, the spotlight dimmed, but the love burned brighter than ever.