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Zak Starkey Reflects on Missed Black Sabbath Opportunity

7/26/2025

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Drummer Zak Starkey opened up about a tempting offer from Sharon Osbourne to join Black Sabbath during their 2011 reunion. He shared an email inviting him to perform at iconic festivals like Download and Lollapalooza. Starkey, bound by prior commitments, declined, reflecting on his regret and paying tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne.

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Drummer Zak Starkey opened up about a tempting offer from Sharon Osbourne to join Black Sabbath during their 2011 reunion. He shared an email inviting him to perform at iconic festivals like Download and Lollapalooza. Starkey, bound by prior commitments, declined, reflecting on his regret and paying tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne.