Johnny Depp pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by covering Black Sabbath’s ‘Paranoid’ at Alice Cooper’s concert

Johnny Depp showed up at Alice Cooper's show in London on Friday, July 25, to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died on Tuesday, July 22, at 76 years old. The concert took place at The O2 Arena just three days after Osbourne's death and included a musical homage that featured a rendition of Black Sabbath's famous track, "Paranoid." Depp, 62, teamed up with Cooper on stage and played the guitar for the "Paranoid" performance, while Cooper took care of the singing.

To add to the tribute, Cooper wore a shirt with Osbourne's picture, highlighting the show's aim to remember and honor the former Black Sabbath singer's impact. 

Tributes pour in following Ozzy Osbourne’s death

Osbourne’s passing was confirmed by his family on July 22. In a public statement, the Osbourne family shared that he died surrounded by loved ones after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. They also requested privacy during this time of mourning.

“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,” the Osbournes told Us Weekly in a statement. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

After the news broke, Osbourne's old Black Sabbath bandmates shared their thoughts. Guitar player Tony Iommi couldn't believe it and felt sad, calling Osbourne his "brother." Bass player Geezer Butler thought back to their early days in Aston and said he was glad they got to play one last show together.

“I just can’t believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park,” Iommi, 77, wrote on Instagram. “It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.”

Drummer Bill Ward talked about the strong feelings they had for each other over time and sent his sympathies to Osbourne's family and fans. People from the entertainment world also spoke up. Actor Adam Sandler remembered how Osbourne shaped culture for different age groups, while singer YungBlud said Osbourne had a big effect on his own music career.

“Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover … Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness — Ozzy Osborne!” Adam Sandler said via X. “Loved him a lot like we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend himself. RIP.”

Osbourne's impact on music and pop culture still gets recognition from fans and artists around the world.