Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in July this year, will be posthumously honored at the Brit Awards for lifetime achievement.
This is reported by New Music Express.
Chair of the 2026 Brit Awards committee, Stacey Tang, said: “Ozzy Osbourne was a powerful force in modern music. With his unmistakable voice and unique presence, he changed the sound and spirit of rock, inspiring a generation of artists to come.”
In her opinion? the award recognizes an artist's outstanding legacy, “built on originality and enduring influence.”
The ceremony will also feature an “all-star rock tribute” performance in honor of Osbourne, featuring a special arrangement of No More Tears, the title song from Ozzy's 1991 album of the same name.
The show was curated by the singer's wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne , and hosted by family friend and longtime Osbourne fan Robbie Williams . The performers will include musicians who have played in Ozzy's band over the years: Adam Wakeman , Robert Trujillo , Tommy Clufetos , and Zakk Wylde .
About the award
The Brit Awards (BRITs) are an annual awards ceremony by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) that celebrates the best in British and international music.
It was first held in 1977. The 46th award ceremony will take place on February 28, 2026, and for the first time will be held not in London, but in Manchester.
Who is Ozzy Osbourne?
Ozzy Osbourne (real name John Michael Osbourne) was born on December 3, 1948 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, into a poor working-class family.
He was interested in music from an early age, but had a difficult personality and learning difficulties. After a short stint in prison, he decided to become a musician and, with Tony Iommi and others, founded the band Black Sabbath, which became a foundation for heavy metal.
In 1979, Osbourne began a successful solo career, released a number of cult albums and became famous as an outrageous artist, in particular due to the bat incident – when the artist bit off the head of a bat right at his concert during a performance.
He also became a TV star, organized the Ozzfest festival, and supported Ukraine in 2022.
His awards include an Ivor Novello, five Grammy Awards (he was nominated 12 times), NME Godlike Genius, and Classic Rock Living Legend.
Osborne supported Ukraine and condemned Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. In particular, together with his wife Sharon, he decided to settle several Ukrainian families on his estate in Buckinghamshire.