OZZY Went To The Top Of The Mountain & Stayed There His Whole Life: Says Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES
- The Metal Voice
- Jul 23
- 2 min read

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist CHRIS HOLMES sat down with The Metal Voice on a live chat and discussed the legacy and recalls his personal stories with Ozzy Osbourne over the years.
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Holmes spoke about the legacy of Ozzy, "Every time I've ever met the guy (OZZY), he didn't have a mean bone in his body. I never heard him say anything mean to anybody or about anything. I will say that. He (Ozzy) went to the top of the mountain and stayed there his whole life, you got to give him credit for that. We went on top and never came down. He was on top forever. "
Holmes went on to talk about the time he had few BBQ's with the Osbournes when he was married to Lita Ford and Ford was managed by Sharon Osbourne.
According to the BBC Metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, 2025
In a statement, his family said "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning.
"He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.
"Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis."
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As he performed from a throne on stage at Villa Park less than three weeks ago, Osbourne told fans: "You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart."
It was a gig put together with performances from some of his favourite acts, including Metallica and Guns'n'Roses, for the 76-year-old's "final bow".
Osbourne pioneered heavy metal with Black Sabbath before going on to have huge success in his own right. He was known for hits including Iron Man, Paranoid, War Pigs, Crazy Train and Changes, both with the band and as a solo star.
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Chris Holmes’ words hit the nail on the head! Ozzy’s been at the top of the metal scene for so long—not just because of talent, but more because of his lasting passion for music, right? From Black Sabbath to his solo career, every classic has his mark. This "staying on top" status is really rare; he’s totally worthy of the "metal legend" title!If you want to relax, you can play scrandle
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