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MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx Reflects on Ozzy's Farewell

9/20/2025

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Nikki Sixx of MÖTLEY CRÜE explained the band's absence from Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert on July 5, attributing it to Vince Neil's recovery from a stroke.
He acknowledged Osbourne's significant influence on their career, stating, "Honestly, they broke our band."
Sixx watched the concert online and praised Osbourne's sendoff, saying, "Ozzy, way to f**kin’ go out with a bang."
Osbourne died on July 22, shortly after the concert.

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Nikki Sixx of MÖTLEY CRÜE explained the band's absence from Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert on July 5, attributing it to Vince Neil's recovery from a stroke.
He acknowledged Osbourne's significant influence on their career, stating, "Honestly, they broke our band."
Sixx watched the concert online and praised Osbourne's sendoff, saying, "Ozzy, way to f**kin’ go out with a bang."
Osbourne died on July 22, shortly after the concert.