Just one day after the passing of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, a selection of his memorabilia has hit the auction block. The items, which include signed guitars and custom stage outfits, are being offered by Gotta Have Rock and Roll, a New Jersey auction house.
Osbourne, who passed away at the age of 76 after a prolonged struggle with Parkinson's disease, spent his final days surrounded by family and friends. He performed in the "Back to the Beginning" charity show alongside his bandmates on July 5, a poignant farewell to his fans.
Among the six items available for bidding are two distinctive jackets. The first is an elaborate coat adorned with graffiti-style artwork, worn during the "Retirement Sucks Tour" from 1995 to 1996. The second jacket, crafted entirely from black mesh, was designed at Osbourne's request to help him stay dry during performances, as he often became drenched on stage.
This mesh jacket, part of his personal collection, was worn once during a concert in 2011. Both jackets are anticipated to fetch prices as high as $40,000.
In addition to the jackets, the auction features two guitars signed by all members of Black Sabbath. These items are expected to attract significant interest from fans and collectors alike.
Meanwhile, Randy Blythe, frontman of Lamb of God, is also contributing to the tribute by auctioning a pair of Adidas sneakers that were gifted to him by Osbourne. Blythe had pledged just ten days before Osbourne's death to auction the shoes to support charities that benefited from the "Back to the Beginning" show, including Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorn Children's Hospice.
In an Instagram post, Blythe expressed his gratitude: "This is how I would like to thank & honor him for all he did for music, my band, & myself. The shoes will be part of a larger auction that is being organized right now. Details soon." He concluded with a heartfelt message: "Thank you Ozzy. We love you."
