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Dee Snider Sparks Credit-Royalties Row With Ozzy

8/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Dee Snider posted on X on August 12, 2026, asserting Ozzy Osbourne used bass players for his lyrics and that Geezer Butler wrote Black Sabbath lyrics.
Kelly Osbourne replied on Instagram Stories on August 14, 2026, calling the remarks classless, defending her father’s legacy, and calling Bob Daisley a delusional man with vendetta.
Snider later posted on X on August 14, 2026, saying he loves Ozzy but a songwriter can be touchy about credit and royalties.

History

Historical Context

In 1969 Dick James sold Northern Songs to Lew Grade’s ATV, stripping Lennon and McCartney of their publishing rights; their bid to buy back the catalog failed. Michael Jackson then acquired ATV in 1985 for £24.4 million, securing the Beatles’ royalties. The 2026 lyric-credit dispute among Dee Snider, Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne echoes this legacy, underscoring how ownership battles still shape rock royalties.

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Story summary

Dee Snider posted on X on August 12, 2026, asserting Ozzy Osbourne used bass players for his lyrics and that Geezer Butler wrote Black Sabbath lyrics.
Kelly Osbourne replied on Instagram Stories on August 14, 2026, calling the remarks classless, defending her father’s legacy, and calling Bob Daisley a delusional man with vendetta.
Snider later posted on X on August 14, 2026, saying he loves Ozzy but a songwriter can be touchy about credit and royalties.

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