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Ozzy Osbourne bagged two Grammy Awards at the 2023 ceremony for the Best Rock Album and Best Rock Performance.
The 74-year-old rocker, recently announced that he was retiring from the music industry because of his ongoing health woes.
It meant he was not at the star-studded event in Los Angeles on Sunday night, with producer Andrew Watt and Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo instead picking up the award on his behalf.
The pair looked in good spirits as they took to the stage to collect the golden gramophone trophy, where they read the message from Osbourne: ‘I love you all and f*** off.’
Taking the stage at the Los Angeles Microsoft Theater, Andrew and Robert also praised those who featured on the now-Grammy-winning album Patient Number 9.
Award-winning rocker: Ozzy Osbourne bagged two Grammy Awards at the 2023 ceremony for the Best Rock Album and Best Rock Performance
Osbourne’s Best Rock Performance award was given for his single Degradation Rules from the same 2022 album.
Giving credit to the late Taylor Hawkins and Jeff Beck, Ozzy’s pals also gave Josh Homme and Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath a mention as well.
Last week, Ozzy retired from touring and cancelled all his upcoming shows while he recovered from spinal surgery.
The rocker was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease four years ago and has been battling various health problems recently.
However, the rock star insisted he plans to not give up and wants to get back on stage as soon as possible.
Ozzy vowed that this would not be the last time we see him perform as he thanked fans for their support after he was left with no choice but to retire from touring.
He told Billboard: ‘My fans. That’s the thing that I really miss about not doing gigs.
‘I’m a hands-on guy. I like talking to my fans. I miss them terribly. My goal is to get back on stage as soon as possible.’
Representing: The 74-year-old rocker, recently announced that he was retiring from the music industry because of his ongoing health woes – so Andrew Watt, left, and Robert Trujillo accepted the award on his behalf on Sunday night
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Giving thanks: The pair looked in good spirits as they took to the stage to collect the golden gramophone trophy, where they read the message from Osbourne: ‘I love you all and f*** off’
During the interview, he also hinted that his children Kelly, Jack, and Amy Osbourne might follow him and his wife Sharon back to the UK.
He said, ‘Our kids are over here (in America) at the moment, but it wouldn’t surprise me if they follow us back at some point.’
It comes after Ozzy had been due to kick off his tour European tour in May, initially set for 2019 and then rescheduled three times, but it has now officially been cancelled along with any more dates in the future.
Pals: Taking the stage at the Los Angeles Microsoft Theater, Andrew and Robert also praised those who featured on the now-Grammy-winning album Patient Number 9
Ozzy’s last tour show was in December 2018, where he performed at Ozzfest in Inglewood as part of a farewell tour, No More Tours II.
However, on a heartfelt Instagram post, the Black Sabbath rocker apologised for ‘disappointing’ his fans and admitted ‘never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way.’
He confessed he was still struggling with health problems seven months after undergoing spinal surgery that saved him from paralysis amid his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease.
He explained: ‘This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans. As you may all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine.
Decorated: Ozzy’s last tour show was in December 2018, where he performed at Ozzfest in Inglewood as part of a farewell tour, No More Tours II (pictured in September 2022)
‘My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak.’
Ozzy continued: ‘I am honestly humbled by the way you’ve all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realization that I’m not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn’t deal with the travel required. Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really F***S ME UP, more than you will ever know.’
He continued: ‘Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way. My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country.
Sad news: Ozzy had been due to kick off his tour European tour in May, initially set for 2019 and then rescheduled three times, but it has now officially been cancelled
