July 22, 2025 – Nashville, TN — In a moment that stopped time and shattered hearts, Coldplay delivered a soul-crushing tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne during their concert at Nissan Stadium. As the lights dimmed and the first melancholic notes of “Changes” rang out, fans realized they were witnessing something unforgettable — a goodbye to one of rock’s most iconic voices.
“We’d like to dedicate this whole show to the incredible genius, talent, and character-full gift to the world who was Ozzy Osbourne,” frontman Chris Martin told the audience. His voice trembled, and the crowd stood in stunned silence. “We send our love to his family.”
Coldplay’s haunting rendition of “Changes” — the emotional Black Sabbath classic later reimagined by Ozzy and his daughter Kelly — brought thousands to tears. As the final chords faded, Martin looked up and added softly:
“Ozzy, we love you… wherever you’re going.”
The tribute came just hours after the devastating announcement:
Ozzy Osbourne passed away Tuesday morning, July 22, surrounded by his family. The Osbourne family issued a heartfelt statement:
“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. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family’s privacy at this time.”
Though no cause of death was disclosed, Ozzy had struggled with serious health issues in recent years — including Parkinson’s disease, injuries from a fall in 2019, and complications from a past quad-bike accident that left him with metal rods in his spine.
Diagnosed in 2003 with a rare genetic form of Parkinson’s known as Parkin 2, Ozzy battled bravely and even returned to the stage a handful of times, including show-stopping appearances at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the NFL kickoff halftime show in Los Angeles.
But tonight in Nashville, it wasn’t just about the music — it was about memory, legacy, and loss. Coldplay’s powerful performance transformed the stadium into a temple of mourning and celebration, as fans raised their voices, their phones, and their tears in unison for a legend who gave everything to rock ’n’ roll.
