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Yungblud Honors Ozzy Osbourne With Tearful ‘Changes’ at Birmingham Arena Show

The tribute signaled how Ozzy’s influence now anchors Yungblud’s arena-era story.

Overview

  • Yungblud paused his Birmingham set Thursday to dedicate Black Sabbath’s 'Changes' to Ozzy Osbourne, growing visibly emotional as the crowd chanted his name.
  • He had been spotted hours earlier at the Tap & Spile pub near Black Sabbath Bridge, where staff shared photos and praised his down-to-earth manner.
  • Fans joined a full-voice singalong during the song, and Yungblud told the city he would return every year, underscoring Birmingham’s special place in his shows.
  • He first performed 'Changes' at Black Sabbath’s final Villa Park concert last summer, where he gifted Ozzy a custom gold cross, and he later won a Grammy for that live rendition.
  • The Idols tour moved to London’s O2 on Friday and heads to Manchester on Saturday, with the Ozzy tribute now a defining moment in his arena set.